Private charter between Chicago and Seattle starts at US$51,500 aboard a midsize jet.
We fly Chicago (ORD) ⇄ Seattle (SEA) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
Chicago and Seattle lie approximately 2,762 km apart (1,716 mi / 1,491 nm) on a direct routing.
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Guide pricing for Chicago–Seattle spans US$51,500 – US$133,500: 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. 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. | 3h 51m | 3h 28m – 4h 14m | US$51,500 | 7-9 |
| Super Midsize Jet | 3h 34m | 3h 13m – 3h 55m | US$70,500 | 9-12 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 3h 51m | US$51,500 – US$70,000 | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 3h 49m | US$56,500 – US$70,000 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 3h 39m | US$62,000 – US$70,000 | 8-10 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 350 | 3h 34m | US$70,500 – US$98,500 | 9-12 |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | 3h 34m | US$77,500 – US$100,000 | 9-12 |
| Embraer Praetor 600 | 3h 39m | US$84,500 – US$100,000 | 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.
Every Chicago–Seattle quote is built fresh: distance and wind factor, fuel costs at both ends, landing and handling fees, and live aircraft positioning. The figure shown is a guide; we confirm a firm price against live 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.
Seattle, United States: Seattle–Tacoma International Airport, King County International Airport - Boeing Field, Renton Municipal Airport, Bremerton National Airport, Seattle Paine Field International Airport and Tacoma Narrows Airport.
Counts every airfield flown for each city — Chicago: Chicago (MDW), Chicago/West Chicago (DPA), Chicago/Romeoville (LOT); Seattle: Seattle (BFI, SEA), Everett (PAE), Renton (RNT).
Observed traffic makes this a weekday route with afternoon departures: departures cluster on Tue, most often around 13:00 UTC.
Chicago→Seattle runs about 28 minutes longer in the flights we have logged so far.
| Direction | Departures observed | Typical block | Fastest seen | Aircraft observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago → Seattle | 19 | 231 min | 207 min | Cessna Citation Longitude (4), Gulfstream G280 (3), Gulfstream 4 (2), Learjet 35 (2) |
| Seattle → Chicago | 6 | 203 min | — | Cessna Citation Latitude (2) |
25 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
| Chicago O'Hare International Airport | Seattle–Tacoma International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KORD / ORD | KSEA / SEA |
| Longest hard runway | 13,000 ft | 11,901 ft |
| Surface | Concrete | Porous friction course |
| Field elevation | 680 ft | 433 ft |
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 8,701 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,273 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 9,001 ft spare |
2,410 km 1,043 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 8,401 ft spare |
3,700 km 247 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 8,623 ft spare |
3,650 km 197 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 7,701 ft spare |
3,900 km 447 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 6,325 ft spare |
4,600 km 1,147 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 6,971 ft spare |
5,926 km 2,473 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 7,001 ft spare |
6,400 km 2,947 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 7,209 ft spare |
7,220 km 3,767 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 6,461 ft spare |
7,400 km 3,947 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 6,601 ft spare |
7,800 km 4,347 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 7,111 ft spare |
7,400 km 3,947 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 5,901 ft spare |
14,260 km 10,807 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 6,101 ft spare |
11,112 km 7,659 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 5,901 ft spare |
12,960 km 9,507 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 7,101 ft spare |
11,945 km 8,492 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) · King County International Airport - Boeing Field (10,007 ft, 9 km) · Renton Municipal Airport (5,382 ft, 9 km) · Bremerton National Airport (6,000 ft, 35 km) · Seattle Paine Field International Airport (9,010 ft, 51 km)
Your group travels alone. No strangers, no overheard calls — just your party from Chicago to Seattle.
Your dog or cat travels in the cabin beside you — never in the hold. Just mention your pet when you enquire.
Your aircraft is sourced from operators we have verified — licensing, insurance, maintenance history and crew ratings included.
Fast responses matter when schedules shift. We turn around most Chicago–Seattle quote requests within 60 minutes.
Demand on Chicago–Seattle comes from corporate trips and getaways in equal measure — a domestic route where private charter pays off in time and privacy.
As a guide, charter ranges US$51,500 – US$133,500 one-way — from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
Roughly 3h 51m gate to gate across the 2,762 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
This sector is mainly served by Midsize Jet, Super Midsize Jet. We lead with a midsize jet for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Chicago–Seattle departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Yes. Our Chicago–Seattle 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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