Charter Amarillo to Chicago privately from US$21,500, about 2h 10m gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
We fly Amarillo (AMA) ⇄ Chicago (ORD) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
The straight-line distance between Amarillo and Chicago is about 1,413 km (878 miles), or 763 nautical miles.
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Guide pricing for Amarillo–Chicago spans US$21,500 – US$59,500: from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the entry level to a super midsize jet (Challenger 350) at the top. All cabins are pet-friendly — travel with dogs and pets beside you.
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.
Intercontinental comfort with a full stand-up cabin and separate sleeping area. It seats 9-12 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 2h 10m | 1h 57m – 2h 23m | US$31,000 | 7-9 |
| Super Midsize Jet | 2h 02m | 1h 50m – 2h 14m | US$42,500 | 9-12 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 2h 10m | US$31,000 – US$43,500 | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 2h 09m | US$34,000 – US$48,000 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 2h 04m | US$37,000 – US$52,000 | 8-10 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 350 | 2h 02m | US$42,500 – US$59,500 | 9-12 |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | 2h 02m | US$47,000 – US$65,500 | 9-12 |
| Embraer Praetor 600 | 2h 04m | US$51,000 – US$71,500 | 9-12 |
The return leg uses the same aircraft and guide pricing; timings may shift up to ±10% depending on winds.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available.
Charter pricing on Amarillo–Chicago moves with route distance, winds, fuel costs at both ends, and airport charges at origin and destination. We lock in a firm, all-in figure once we match your dates to available aircraft.
You can fly to or from any of these airports at each end; we match the most convenient to your trip:
Amarillo, United States: Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport, Tradewind Airport, Hutchinson County Airport and Hereford 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.
| Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport | Chicago O'Hare International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KAMA / AMA | KORD / ORD |
| Longest hard runway | 13,502 ft | 13,000 ft |
| Surface | Concrete | Concrete |
| Field elevation | 3,607 ft | 680 ft |
All 16 aircraft we quote for Amarillo to Chicago can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport has 13,502 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 1,413 km it is close to the limit for the shortest-legged aircraft here, the Embraer Phenom 100EV at 2,180 km.
Alternates within range: Tradewind Airport (5,098 ft, 12 km) · Hutchinson County Airport (6,299 ft, 61 km) · Hereford Municipal Airport (6,100 ft, 69 km) · Panhandle Carson County Airport (4,404 ft, 35 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)
No hubs, no layovers, no fixed departures. The Amarillo–Chicago sector leaves when you do.
Those 2h 10m are uninterrupted time — work, rest, or simply arrive ready.
We can route through smaller, less congested airfields at either end, often a shorter drive from your actual destination.
We publish the price band (US$21,500 – US$59,500) so you can plan before committing. The confirmed quote has no surprises.
Demand on Amarillo–Chicago comes from corporate trips and getaways in equal measure — a domestic route where private charter pays off in time and privacy.
Budget US$21,500 – US$59,500 one-way depending on aircraft; a midsize jet sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
Roughly 2h 10m gate to gate across the 1,413 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
Midsize Jet, Super 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 Amarillo–Chicago charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Yes. Our Amarillo–Chicago charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Of course: Chicago to Amarillo runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
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