Private charter between Cedar Rapids and Chicago starts at US$10,000 aboard a turboprop.
We fly Cedar Rapids (IOW) ⇄ Chicago (ORD) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
The straight-line distance between Cedar Rapids and Chicago is about 304 km (189 miles), or 164 nautical miles.
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Guide pricing for Cedar Rapids–Chicago spans US$10,000 – US$15,500: from a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the entry level to a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV) at the top. All cabins are pet-friendly — travel with dogs and pets beside you.
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. It seats 6-9 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. It seats 4-6 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 1h 02m | 56 min – 1h 08m | US$10,000 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 50 min | 45 min – 55 min | US$10,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 1h 02m | US$10,000 – US$11,000 | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 59 min | US$10,000 – US$12,000 | 8-11 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 50 min | US$10,000 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 49 min | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 48 min | US$11,500 – US$16,000 | 4-6 |
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.
Jet charter costs between Cedar Rapids and Chicago are driven by three main factors: the direct distance and winds on the day, fuel costs at both ends, and airside fees at each airport. Final pricing is confirmed against real aircraft availability before you book.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
Cedar Rapids, United States: Iowa City Municipal Airport and Independence 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.
Counts every airfield flown for each city — Cedar Rapids: Iowa City (IOW); Chicago: Chicago/West Chicago (DPA), Chicago (MDW, ORD).
Observed traffic makes this a weekend leisure route: departures cluster on Sat, most often around 20:00 UTC.
Cedar Rapids→Chicago runs about 5 minutes longer, which is the prevailing wind rather than the distance.
| Direction | Departures observed | Typical block | Fastest seen | Aircraft observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Rapids → Chicago | 18 | 41 min | 30 min | Cessna Citation XLS (6), Pilatus PC-12 (3), Embraer Phenom 300 (2), Hawker BEECHCRAFT Hawker 750/850 (2) |
| Chicago → Cedar Rapids | 20 | 36 min | — | Embraer Phenom 300 (6), Cessna Citation XLS (4), Pilatus PC-12 (3), Hawker BEECHCRAFT Hawker 750/850 (2) |
38 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
| Iowa City Municipal Airport | Chicago O'Hare International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KIOW / IOW | KORD / ORD |
| Longest hard runway | 5,002 ft | 13,000 ft |
| Surface | Concrete | Concrete |
| Field elevation | 668 ft | 680 ft |
| Distance from city | 31 km | in the city |
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,502 ft spare |
1,800 km 1,420 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 3,002 ft spare |
2,700 km 2,320 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 1,802 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,800 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 2,102 ft spare |
2,410 km 2,030 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 2,002 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,520 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,502 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,600 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 3,802 ft spare |
1,480 km 1,100 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 1,502 ft spare |
3,700 km 3,320 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 1,724 ft spare |
3,650 km 3,270 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 802 ft spare |
3,900 km 3,520 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 574 ft short |
4,600 km 4,220 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 72 ft spare |
5,926 km 5,546 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 102 ft spare |
6,400 km 6,020 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 310 ft spare |
7,220 km 6,840 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 438 ft short |
7,400 km 7,020 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 298 ft short |
7,800 km 7,420 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 212 ft spare |
7,400 km 7,020 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 998 ft short |
14,260 km 13,880 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 798 ft short |
11,112 km 10,732 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 998 ft short |
12,960 km 12,580 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 202 ft spare |
11,945 km 11,565 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
Alternates within range: Independence Municipal Airport (5,500 ft, 67 km) · Vinton Veterans Memorial Airpark (4,000 ft, 45 km) · Belle Plaine Municipal Airport (4,001 ft, 48 km) · Monticello Regional Airport (4,400 ft, 59 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)
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No hubs, no layovers, no fixed departures. The Cedar Rapids–Chicago sector leaves when you do.
Those 1h 02m are uninterrupted time — work, rest, or simply arrive ready.
More airport choice means fewer ground miles. We match the airfield to your final address, not the nearest hub.
Demand on Cedar Rapids–Chicago comes from corporate trips and getaways in equal measure — a domestic route where private charter pays off in time and privacy.
Budget US$10,000 – US$15,500 one-way depending on aircraft; a turboprop sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
About 1h 02m gate to gate over 304 km (189 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
Turboprop, Very Light Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a turboprop for value and comfort on this distance.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Cedar Rapids–Chicago departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Yes. Our Cedar Rapids–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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