Charter Chicago to St. Louis privately from US$10,000, about 59 min in the air. Request your price in minutes.
We fly Chicago (ORD) ⇄ St. Louis (STL) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
The straight-line distance between Chicago and St. Louis is about 415 km (258 miles), or 224 nautical miles.
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Chartering a private jet from Chicago to St. Louis (and St. Louis to Chicago) ranges from US$10,000 for a very light jet like the Embraer Phenom 100EV, up to US$15,500 for a turboprop such as the Pilatus PC-12 NGX. Charters on this route are dog- and pet-friendly, with in-cabin access for your companion.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. With seating for 4-6, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
The popular choice for this distance — strong value and cabin comfort. 6-8 seats and 3,700 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. 6-9 seats and 1,800 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very Light Jet · rec. | 59 min | 53 min – 1h 05m | US$10,000 | 4-6 |
| Light Jet | 56 min | 50 min – 1h 02m | US$11,000 | 6-8 |
| Turboprop | 1h 14m | 1h 07m – 1h 21m | US$10,000 | 6-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 59 min | US$10,000 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 57 min | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 56 min | US$11,500 – US$16,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ | 56 min | US$11,000 – US$15,500 | 6-8 |
| Embraer Phenom 300E | 55 min | US$12,000 – US$17,000 | 6-8 |
| Learjet 75 Liberty | 53 min | US$13,000 – US$18,500 | 6-8 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 1h 14m | US$10,000 – US$11,000 | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 1h 10m | US$10,000 – US$12,000 | 8-11 |
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.
On Chicago–St. Louis, pricing is a function of the route distance and headwinds, fuel costs at both ends, and handling charges at origin and destination. We verify against current aircraft availability before quoting a firm price.
You can fly to or from any of these airports at each end; we match the most convenient to your trip:
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.
St. Louis, United States: St. Louis Lambert International Airport, Spirit of St Louis Airport, St Louis Regional Airport, St Louis Downtown Airport, Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport and Washington Regional Airport.
Observed traffic makes this an end-of-week route — Friday departures dominate: departures cluster on Fri, most often around 15:00 UTC.
Block times are close to symmetrical in both directions.
Thu 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 → St. Louis | 79 | 45 min | 38 min | Bombardier Challenger 350 (24), Cessna Citation Latitude (14), Embraer Phenom 300 (9), Cessna Citation Longitude (5) |
| St. Louis → Chicago | 84 | 44 min | — | Bombardier Challenger 350 (26), Cessna Citation Latitude (16), Embraer Phenom 300 (10), Gulfstream G280 (6) |
163 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
| Chicago O'Hare International Airport | St. Louis Lambert International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KORD / ORD | KSTL / STL |
| Longest hard runway | 13,000 ft | 11,020 ft |
| Surface | Concrete | Concrete |
| Field elevation | 680 ft | 618 ft |
| Aircraft | Needs | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft | 1,800 km | Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft | 2,700 km | Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft | 2,180 km | Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft | 2,410 km | Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft | 2,900 km | Non-stop |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft | 1,980 km | Non-stop |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft | 1,480 km | Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft | 3,700 km | Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft | 3,650 km | Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft | 3,900 km | Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft | 4,600 km | Non-stop |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft | 5,926 km | Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft | 6,400 km | Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft | 7,220 km | Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft | 7,400 km | Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft | 7,800 km | Non-stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft | 7,400 km | Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft | 14,260 km | Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft | 11,112 km | Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft | 12,960 km | Non-stop |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft | 11,945 km | 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) · Spirit of St Louis Airport (7,486 ft, 26 km) · St Louis Regional Airport (8,099 ft, 32 km) · St Louis Downtown Airport (7,002 ft, 27 km) · Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport (10,000 ft, 52 km)
Commercial adds hours in terminals. Private charter cuts the Chicago–St. Louis trip to its true flying time: 59 min.
Scheduled airlines serve a handful of airports; private jets open up dozens more within range of Chicago and St. Louis.
Guide pricing on Chicago–St. Louis is published clearly: US$10,000 – US$15,500. Your confirmed quote is all-in.
Your group travels alone. No strangers, no overheard calls — just your party from Chicago to St. Louis.
Demand on Chicago–St. Louis 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$10,000 – US$15,500 one-way — from a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
Roughly 59 min airborne across the 415 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
This sector is mainly served by Very Light Jet, Light Jet, Turboprop. We lead with a very light jet for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Yes — we handle last-minute Chicago–St. Louis charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Yes. Our Chicago–St. Louis 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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