Charter Chicago to Birmingham privately from US$11,000, about 1h 33m gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
Private jet charter from Chicago (ORD) to Birmingham (BHM), and from Birmingham (BHM) back to Chicago (ORD).
Chicago and Birmingham lie approximately 941 km apart (585 mi / 508 nm) on a direct routing.
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Expect US$11,000 – US$31,500 for a one-way charter between Chicago and Birmingham, 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. With seating for 7-9, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 1h 33m | 1h 24m – 1h 42m | US$22,500 | 7-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 1h 33m | US$22,500 – US$31,500 | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 1h 32m | US$25,000 – US$34,500 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 1h 29m | US$27,000 – US$38,000 | 8-10 |
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 Chicago and Birmingham? 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.
Both cities are served by several airports, giving flexibility on slots and routing:
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.
Birmingham, United States: Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport, Shelby County Airport, Bessemer Airport, St Clair County Airport, Merkel Field Sylacauga Municipal Airport and Talladega Municipal Airport.
| Chicago O'Hare International Airport | Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KORD / ORD | KBHM / BHM |
| Longest hard runway | 13,000 ft | 12,007 ft |
| Surface | Concrete | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 680 ft | 650 ft |
All 19 aircraft we quote for Chicago to Birmingham can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Chicago O'Hare International Airport has 13,000 ft and Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport 12,007 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. The leg is 941 km.
Alternates within range: 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) · Shelby County Airport (5,000 ft, 43 km) · Bessemer Airport (6,007 ft, 32 km) · St Clair County Airport (5,001 ft, 46 km) · Merkel Field Sylacauga Municipal Airport (5,390 ft, 60 km)
Airline schedules are fixed; yours doesn't have to be. Depart Chicago–Birmingham when the time is right.
Private terminals mean check-in takes minutes. The 941 km flight is the fastest part of the door-to-door journey.
Private jets access far more airports than commercial flights — reducing transfers and getting you closer to where you need to be.
Transparent from the start: a clear US$11,000 – US$31,500 range for Chicago–Birmingham, confirmed once we check live availability.
Chicago–Birmingham is a frequently chartered domestic sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
Budget US$11,000 – US$31,500 one-way depending on aircraft; a midsize jet sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
Roughly 1h 33m gate to gate across the 941 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
Midsize Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a midsize jet for value and comfort on this distance.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Chicago–Birmingham departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Yes. Our Chicago–Birmingham charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Of course: Birmingham to Chicago runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
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