Private charter between Chicago and Salt Lake City starts at US$28,000 aboard a midsize jet.
This route runs both ways — Chicago (ORD) to Salt Lake City (SLC) and Salt Lake City to Chicago — timed and priced alike.
Chicago and Salt Lake City lie approximately 2,006 km apart (1,247 mi / 1,083 nm) on a direct routing.
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Guide pricing for Chicago–Salt Lake City spans US$28,000 – US$77,500: 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 54m | 2h 37m – 3h 11m | US$40,500 | 7-9 |
| Super Midsize Jet | 2h 42m | 2h 26m – 2h 58m | US$55,500 | 9-12 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 2h 54m | US$40,500 – US$56,500 | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 2h 53m | US$44,500 – US$62,000 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 2h 46m | US$48,500 – US$68,000 | 8-10 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 350 | 2h 42m | US$55,500 – US$77,500 | 9-12 |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | 2h 42m | US$61,000 – US$85,000 | 9-12 |
| Embraer Praetor 600 | 2h 46m | US$66,500 – US$93,000 | 9-12 |
Same aircraft, same route — return pricing is symmetric; flight times can vary about ±10% with wind direction.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available.
The guide range for Chicago–Salt Lake City is derived from the sector distance and typical winds, fuel costs at both ends, and the handling and landing charges levied at both airports. Final pricing is locked once we check live aircraft schedules.
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.
Salt Lake City, United States: Salt Lake City International Airport, South Valley Regional Airport, Ogden Hinckley Airport, Bolinder Field Tooele Valley Airport, Provo Municipal Airport and Heber Valley Airport.
Counts every airfield flown for each city — Chicago: Chicago (MDW, ORD), Chicago/West Chicago (DPA); Salt Lake City: Salt Lake City (SLC), Provo (PVU), Ogden (OGD).
Observed traffic makes this a weekday route with afternoon departures: departures cluster on Tue, most often around 17:00 UTC.
Chicago→Salt Lake City runs about 24 minutes longer, which is the prevailing wind rather than the distance.
Sat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago → Salt Lake City | 22 | 182 min | 147 min | Bombardier Challenger (3), Cessna Citation Latitude (2), Dassault Falcon 2000 (2), Gulfstream 5 (2) |
| Salt Lake City → Chicago | 22 | 158 min | — | Embraer Phenom 300 (5), Cessna Citation XLS (4), Cessna Citation Latitude (2), Bombardier Challenger 350 (2) |
44 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
| Chicago O'Hare International Airport | Salt Lake City International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KORD / ORD | KSLC / SLC |
| Longest hard runway | 13,000 ft | 12,002 ft |
| Surface | Concrete | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 680 ft | 4,227 ft |
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 8,802 ft spare |
2,180 km 328 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 9,102 ft spare |
2,410 km 98 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 8,502 ft spare |
3,700 km 1,192 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 8,724 ft spare |
3,650 km 1,142 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 7,802 ft spare |
3,900 km 1,392 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 6,426 ft spare |
4,600 km 2,092 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 7,072 ft spare |
5,926 km 3,418 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 7,102 ft spare |
6,400 km 3,892 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 7,310 ft spare |
7,220 km 4,712 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 6,562 ft spare |
7,400 km 4,892 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 6,702 ft spare |
7,800 km 5,292 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 7,212 ft spare |
7,400 km 4,892 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 6,002 ft spare |
14,260 km 11,752 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 6,202 ft spare |
11,112 km 8,604 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 6,002 ft spare |
12,960 km 10,452 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 7,202 ft spare |
11,945 km 9,437 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
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) · South Valley Regional Airport (5,862 ft, 19 km) · Ogden Hinckley Airport (8,107 ft, 45 km) · Bolinder Field Tooele Valley Airport (6,102 ft, 37 km) · Provo Municipal Airport (8,603 ft, 67 km)
Your dog or cat travels in the cabin beside you — never in the hold. Just mention your pet when you enquire.
Every aircraft and crew we place is from a certified, audited operator. You fly with professionals, not unknowns.
You speak to people, not chatbots. A response with real aircraft options is typically with you within the hour.
Pick your slot and depart. Private charter between Chicago and Salt Lake City is built around your itinerary.
Chicago–Salt Lake City is a frequently chartered domestic sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
As a guide, charter ranges US$28,000 – US$77,500 one-way — from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
About 2h 54m gate to gate over 2,006 km (1,247 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.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Chicago–Salt Lake City departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Yes. Our Chicago–Salt Lake City 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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