Private charter between Bozeman and Chicago starts at US$27,000 aboard a midsize jet.
Private jet charter from Bozeman (BZN) to Chicago (ORD), and from Chicago (ORD) back to Bozeman (BZN).
As the crow flies, Bozeman to Chicago is roughly 1,903 kilometres — 1,183 miles, or 1,028 nautical miles.
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Chartering a private jet from Bozeman to Chicago (and Chicago to Bozeman) ranges from US$27,000 for a midsize jet like the Cessna Citation XLS+, up to US$74,000 for a super midsize jet such as the Challenger 350. Charters on this route are dog- and pet-friendly, with in-cabin access for your companion.
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. 9-12 seats and 5,926 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 2h 47m | 2h 30m – 3h 04m | US$38,500 | 7-9 |
| Super Midsize Jet | 2h 35m | 2h 20m – 2h 51m | US$53,000 | 9-12 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 2h 47m | US$38,500 – US$54,000 | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 2h 45m | US$42,500 – US$59,500 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 2h 38m | US$46,000 – US$65,000 | 8-10 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 350 | 2h 35m | US$53,000 – US$74,000 | 9-12 |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | 2h 35m | US$58,500 – US$81,500 | 9-12 |
| Embraer Praetor 600 | 2h 38m | US$63,500 – US$89,000 | 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 Bozeman–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.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
Bozeman, United States: Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport, Mission Field, Three Forks Airport and Ennis Big Sky 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.
Counts every airfield flown for each city — Bozeman: Bozeman (BZN); Chicago: Chicago (MDW, ORD), Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling (PWK), Chicago/West Chicago (DPA), Chicago/Romeoville (LOT).
Observed traffic makes this a weekend leisure route: departures cluster on Sun, most often around 19:00 UTC.
Chicago→Bozeman runs about 30 minutes longer, which is the prevailing wind rather than the distance.
| Direction | Departures observed | Typical block | Fastest seen | Aircraft observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bozeman → Chicago | 16 | 148 min | 131 min | Embraer Phenom 300 (3), Bombardier Challenger 300 (2), Cessna Citation XLS (2) |
| Chicago → Bozeman | 21 | 178 min | — | Embraer Phenom 300 (5), Cessna Citation Latitude (3), Cessna Citation CJ3 (2), Gulfstream G280 (2) |
37 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
| Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport | Chicago O'Hare International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KBZN / BZN | KORD / ORD |
| Longest hard runway | 8,994 ft | 13,000 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Concrete |
| Field elevation | 4,473 ft | 680 ft |
15 of the 16 aircraft we quote for Bozeman to Chicago use both airfields and fly it non-stop. The exception is the Embraer Phenom 100EV, 199 km short after reserves on a 1,903 km leg — it would need a fuel stop. Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport has 8,994 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.
Alternates within range: Mission Field (5,701 ft, 55 km) · Three Forks Airport (5,100 ft, 34 km) · Ennis Big Sky Airport (7,600 ft, 68 km) · Townsend Airport (3,999 ft, 66 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 queues, no security theatre. From kerb to cruising altitude in under 20 minutes.
Flexibility at both ends: we pick the most convenient airfield, not the busiest one.
See the guide range — US$27,000 – US$74,000 — before you even submit a request. No bait-and-switch.
Your group travels alone. No strangers, no overheard calls — just your party from Bozeman to Chicago.
The Bozeman to Chicago route is a popular domestic private-jet path for both business travellers and leisure flyers seeking direct access without commercial schedules.
Budget US$27,000 – US$74,000 one-way depending on aircraft; a midsize jet sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
About 2h 47m gate to gate over 1,903 km (1,183 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
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 Bozeman–Chicago charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Yes. Our Bozeman–Chicago charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Of course: Chicago to Bozeman runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
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