Private charter between Allentown and Chicago starts at US$12,000 aboard a midsize jet.
Private jet charter from Allentown (ABE) to Chicago (ORD), and from Chicago (ORD) back to Allentown (ABE).
Allentown and Chicago lie approximately 1,050 km apart (653 mi / 567 nm) on a direct routing.
From US$12,000 · Reply within the hour · No obligation
Expect US$12,000 – US$35,000 for a one-way charter between Allentown 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. It seats 7-9 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 1h 43m | 1h 33m – 1h 53m | US$25,000 | 7-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 1h 43m | US$25,000 – US$35,000 | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 1h 42m | US$27,500 – US$38,500 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 1h 38m | US$30,000 – US$42,000 | 8-10 |
Same aircraft, same route — return pricing is symmetric; flight times can vary about ±10% with wind direction.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available.
Guide prices reflect the key cost drivers on this sector — distance, fuel costs at both ends, and airport fees at both ends. Every quote is checked against live availability before we confirm it.
You can fly to or from any of these airports at each end; we match the most convenient to your trip:
Allentown, United States: Lehigh Valley International Airport, Reading Regional Airport (Carl A Spaatz Field), Pocono Mountains Municipal Airport, Hazleton Municipal Airport and Trenton Mercer 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.
Observed traffic makes this a weekday route with afternoon departures: departures cluster on Mon, most often around 13:00 UTC.
Allentown→Chicago runs about 22 minutes longer, which is the prevailing wind rather than the distance.
Wed is the quietest day we observe on this pairing, which is usually when an aircraft is easiest to source at short notice.
| Direction | Departures observed | Typical block | Fastest seen | Aircraft observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allentown → Chicago | 20 | 109 min | 95 min | Embraer Phenom 300 (3), Cessna Citation Latitude (3), Embraer Praetor 500 (2), Cessna Citation CJ4 (1) |
| Chicago → Allentown | 11 | 87 min | — | Cessna Citation XLS (2), Beechcraft Super King Air 350 (2), Cessna Citation CJ4 (1), Dassault Falcon 900 (1) |
31 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
| Lehigh Valley International Airport | Chicago O'Hare International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KABE / ABE | KORD / ORD |
| Longest hard runway | 7,599 ft | 13,000 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Concrete |
| Field elevation | 393 ft | 680 ft |
| Aircraft | Needs | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft | 1,800 km | Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft | 2,700 km | Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft | 2,180 km | Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft | 2,410 km | Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft | 2,900 km | Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft | 3,700 km | Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft | 3,650 km | Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft | 3,900 km | Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft | 4,600 km | Non-stop |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft | 5,926 km | Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft | 6,400 km | Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft | 7,220 km | Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft | 7,400 km | Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft | 7,800 km | Non-stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft | 7,400 km | Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft | 14,260 km | Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft | 11,112 km | Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft | 12,960 km | Non-stop |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft | 11,945 km | Non-stop |
Alternates within range: Reading Regional Airport (Carl A Spaatz Field) (6,350 ft, 54 km) · Pocono Mountains Municipal Airport (5,001 ft, 54 km) · Hazleton Municipal Airport (5,001 ft, 60 km) · Trenton Mercer Airport (6,006 ft, 68 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)
Pets are welcome on every Allentown–Chicago charter, in the cabin, not the hold. Note them in your enquiry.
We work exclusively with operators who hold the correct certifications and maintenance records for the routes they fly.
You speak to people, not chatbots. A response with real aircraft options is typically with you within the hour.
Choose your wheels-up time — Allentown–Chicago runs on your calendar, not an airline's.
The Allentown to Chicago route is a popular domestic private-jet path for both business travellers and leisure flyers seeking direct access without commercial schedules.
As a guide, charter ranges US$12,000 – US$35,000 one-way — from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
About 1h 43m in the air over 1,050 km (653 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
Midsize Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a midsize jet for value and comfort on this distance.
Yes — we handle last-minute Allentown–Chicago charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Absolutely — pets travel in the cabin with you on this route; just tell us the details when you ask for a quote.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
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