Fly private between Albany and Chicago from US$13,000 for a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+). Get an instant quote.
Private jet charter from Albany (ALB) to Chicago (ORD), and from Chicago (ORD) back to Albany (ALB).
Albany and Chicago lie approximately 1,161 km apart (721 mi / 627 nm) on a direct routing.
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Expect US$13,000 – US$37,000 for a one-way charter between Albany and Chicago, depending on the aircraft — a midsize jet sits at the lower end, larger jets above. Pets are welcome in-cabin on every option.
A stand-up cabin and more baggage room for medium-haul comfort. With seating for 7-9, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 1h 50m | 1h 39m – 2h 01m | US$26,500 | 7-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 1h 50m | US$26,500 – US$37,000 | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 1h 49m | US$29,000 – US$40,500 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 1h 45m | US$32,000 – US$44,500 | 8-10 |
Outbound and return are priced alike on identical aircraft; expect roughly ±10% variation in time by wind.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available.
Every Albany–Chicago quote is built fresh: distance and wind factor, fuel costs at both ends, landing and handling fees, and live aircraft positioning. The figure shown is a guide; we confirm a firm price against live availability.
You can fly to or from any of these airports at each end; we match the most convenient to your trip:
Albany, United States: Albany International Airport, Schenectady County Airport, Columbia County Airport, Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport and Pittsfield Municipal Airport.
Chicago, United States: Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Dupage Airport, Chicago Executive Airport, Chicago Midway International Airport, Gary/Chicago International Airport and Lewis University Airport.
| Albany International Airport | Chicago O'Hare International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KALB / ALB | KORD / ORD |
| Longest hard runway | 8,500 ft | 13,000 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Concrete |
| Field elevation | 285 ft | 680 ft |
All 19 aircraft we quote for Albany to Chicago can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Albany International Airport has 8,500 ft and Chicago O'Hare International Airport 13,000 ft, both comfortably beyond the 6,000 ft the largest types here need, so field length is not what decides the aircraft on this route — cabin size and range are. At 1,161 km it is close to the limit for the shortest-legged aircraft here, the Pilatus PC-12 NGX at 1,800 km.
Alternates within range: Schenectady County Airport (7,001 ft, 16 km) · Columbia County Airport (5,350 ft, 51 km) · Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport (5,000 ft, 68 km) · Pittsfield Municipal Airport (5,792 ft, 55 km) · Dupage Airport (7,571 ft, 30 km) · Chicago Executive Airport (5,001 ft, 15 km) · Chicago Midway International Airport (6,522 ft, 25 km) · Gary/Chicago International Airport (8,859 ft, 57 km)
Charter safety is non-negotiable. All operators on our network carry current AOC certification and third-party audits.
Our team responds to Albany–Chicago quote requests within the hour during business hours, with real aircraft options.
Choose your wheels-up time — Albany–Chicago runs on your calendar, not an airline's.
Commercial adds hours in terminals. Private charter cuts the Albany–Chicago trip to about 1h 50m gate to gate.
Albany–Chicago is a frequently chartered domestic sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
As a guide, charter ranges US$13,000 – US$37,000 one-way — from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
Roughly 1h 50m gate to gate across the 1,161 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
This sector is mainly served by Midsize Jet. We lead with a midsize jet for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Yes — we handle last-minute Albany–Chicago charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Yes. Our Albany–Chicago charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Of course: Chicago to Albany runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
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