Fly private between Chicago and St. Thomas from US$59,500 for a midsize jet (Hawker 900XP). Get an instant quote.
Private jet charter from Chicago (ORD) to St. Thomas (STT), and from St. Thomas (STT) back to Chicago (ORD).
As the crow flies, Chicago to St. Thomas is roughly 3,408 kilometres — 2,117 miles, or 1,840 nautical miles.
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Chartering a private jet from Chicago to St. Thomas (and St. Thomas to Chicago) ranges from US$59,500 for a midsize jet like the Hawker 900XP, up to US$156,000 for a heavy jet such as the Challenger 605. Charters on this route are dog- and pet-friendly, with in-cabin access for your companion.
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.
Large-group luxury with full galley, lie-flat beds, and dedicated crew rest. It seats 12-16 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 4h 36m | 4h 08m – 5h 04m | US$59,500 | 7-9 |
| Super Midsize Jet | 4h 19m | 3h 53m – 4h 45m | US$82,500 | 9-12 |
| Heavy Jet | 4h 19m | 3h 53m – 4h 45m | US$111,500 | 12-16 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawker 900XP | 4h 36m | US$59,500 – US$70,000 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 4h 25m | US$65,500 – US$70,000 | 8-10 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 350 | 4h 19m | US$82,500 – US$100,000 | 9-12 |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | 4h 19m | US$91,000 – US$100,000 | 9-12 |
| Embraer Praetor 600 | 4h 25m | US$99,000 – US$100,000 | 9-12 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 605 | 4h 19m | US$111,500 – US$156,000 | 12-16 |
| Falcon 2000LXS | 4h 11m | US$122,500 – US$171,500 | 10-14 |
| Gulfstream G450 | 4h 11m | US$134,000 – US$187,000 | 13-16 |
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.
Several variables shape what you pay for a Chicago–St. Thomas charter: the distance and prevailing winds on the day, fuel costs across the regions you cross, handling and landing fees at both airports, and the specific aircraft confirmed against live availability. International routing adds overflight permits and customs clearance to the final figure.
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. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands: Cyril E. King Airport.
| Chicago O'Hare International Airport | Cyril E. King Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KORD / ORD | TIST / STT |
| Longest hard runway | 13,000 ft | 7,000 ft |
| Surface | Concrete | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 680 ft | 23 ft |
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 3,800 ft spare |
2,180 km 2,080 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 4,100 ft spare |
2,410 km 1,850 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 3,500 ft spare |
3,700 km 560 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 3,722 ft spare |
3,650 km 610 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 2,800 ft spare |
3,900 km 360 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 1,424 ft spare |
4,600 km 340 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 2,070 ft spare |
5,926 km 1,666 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 2,100 ft spare |
6,400 km 2,140 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 2,308 ft spare |
7,220 km 2,960 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 1,560 ft spare |
7,400 km 3,140 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 1,700 ft spare |
7,800 km 3,540 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 2,210 ft spare |
7,400 km 3,140 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 1,000 ft spare |
14,260 km 10,000 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 1,200 ft spare |
11,112 km 6,852 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 1,000 ft spare |
12,960 km 8,700 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 2,200 ft spare |
11,945 km 7,685 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) · Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport (4,642 ft, 48 km) · Antonio Rivera Rodriguez Airport (4,301 ft, 59 km) · Benjamin Rivera Noriega Airport (2,600 ft, 35 km) · Virgin Gorda Airport
From boarding to arrival, the aircraft is exclusively yours. Discretion is built into every private charter.
One of private aviation's quiet advantages: your pet sits with you throughout. No cargo, no separation.
We work exclusively with operators who hold the correct certifications and maintenance records for the routes they fly.
You speak to people, not chatbots. A response with real aircraft options is typically with you within the hour.
Demand on Chicago–St. Thomas comes from corporate trips and getaways in equal measure — a international route where private charter pays off in time and privacy.
As a guide, charter ranges US$59,500 – US$156,000 one-way — from a midsize jet (Hawker 900XP) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
Roughly 4h 36m gate to gate across the 3,408 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
Midsize Jet, Super Midsize Jet, Heavy 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–St. Thomas departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Yes. Our Chicago–St. Thomas 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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