Charter Austin to Chicago privately from US$23,500, about 2h 22m gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
Private jet charter from Austin (AUS) to Chicago (ORD), and from Chicago (ORD) back to Austin (AUS).
The straight-line distance between Austin and Chicago is about 1,574 km (978 miles), or 850 nautical miles.
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Guide pricing for Austin–Chicago spans US$23,500 – US$64,500: 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. With seating for 7-9, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
Intercontinental comfort with a full stand-up cabin and separate sleeping area. With seating for 9-12, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 2h 22m | 2h 08m – 2h 36m | US$33,500 | 7-9 |
| Super Midsize Jet | 2h 13m | 2h 00m – 2h 26m | US$46,000 | 9-12 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 2h 22m | US$33,500 – US$47,000 | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 2h 21m | US$37,000 – US$51,500 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 2h 15m | US$40,000 – US$56,500 | 8-10 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 350 | 2h 13m | US$46,000 – US$64,500 | 9-12 |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | 2h 13m | US$50,500 – US$71,000 | 9-12 |
| Embraer Praetor 600 | 2h 15m | US$55,000 – US$77,500 | 9-12 |
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.
What determines the price between Austin and Chicago? Primarily: flight distance and typical jet-stream winds, fuel costs at both ends, and the handling and parking fees charged at each airport. We confirm everything against real-time aircraft availability.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
Austin, United States: Austin Bergstrom International Airport, San Marcos Regional Airport, Austin Executive Airport, New Braunfels National Airport and Georgetown Executive Airport at Johnny Gantt Field.
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.
Counts every airfield flown for each city — Austin: Austin (AUS), Pflugerville (KEDC), Georgetown (KGTU), New Braunfels (KBAZ); Chicago: Chicago (MDW, ORD), Chicago/West Chicago (DPA), Chicago/Romeoville (LOT), Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling (PWK).
Observed traffic makes this a weekday route with afternoon departures: departures cluster on Wed, most often around 16:00 UTC.
Chicago→Austin runs about 5 minutes longer, which is the prevailing wind rather than the distance.
Sun 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin → Chicago | 64 | 131 min | 116 min | Learjet 45 (9), Embraer Phenom 300 (6), Cessna Citation Latitude (4), Dassault Falcon 900 (4) |
| Chicago → Austin | 42 | 136 min | — | Learjet 45 (6), Embraer Phenom 300 (5), Bombardier Challenger 300 (4), Hawker BEECHCRAFT Hawker 750/850 (4) |
106 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
| Austin Bergstrom International Airport | Chicago O'Hare International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KAUS / AUS | KORD / ORD |
| Longest hard runway | 12,250 ft | 13,000 ft |
| Surface | Concrete | Concrete |
| Field elevation | 542 ft | 680 ft |
All 16 aircraft we quote for Austin to Chicago can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Austin Bergstrom International Airport has 12,250 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 1,574 km it is close to the limit for the shortest-legged aircraft here, the Embraer Phenom 100EV at 2,180 km.
Alternates within range: San Marcos Regional Airport (6,330 ft, 39 km) · Austin Executive Airport (6,025 ft, 24 km) · New Braunfels National Airport (6,503 ft, 66 km) · Georgetown Executive Airport at Johnny Gantt Field (5,004 ft, 53 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)
Scheduled airlines serve a handful of airports; private jets open up dozens more within range of Austin and Chicago.
Transparent from the start: a clear US$23,500 – US$64,500 range for Austin–Chicago, confirmed once we check live availability.
A private cabin means confidential conversations stay confidential. Ideal for executives and families alike.
Your dog or cat travels in the cabin beside you — never in the hold. Just mention your pet when you enquire.
Austin–Chicago is a frequently chartered domestic sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
As a guide, charter ranges US$23,500 – US$64,500 one-way — from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
Roughly 2h 22m gate to gate across the 1,574 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 Austin–Chicago charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Yes. Our Austin–Chicago charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
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