Fly private between Waterloo and Chicago from US$10,000 for a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX). Get an instant quote.
Private jet charter from Waterloo (ALO) to Chicago (ORD), and from Chicago (ORD) back to Waterloo (ALO).
As the crow flies, Waterloo to Chicago is roughly 375 kilometres — 233 miles, or 203 nautical miles.
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Chartering a private jet from Waterloo to Chicago (and Chicago to Waterloo) ranges from US$10,000 for a turboprop like the Pilatus PC-12 NGX, up to US$15,500 for a very light jet such as the Embraer Phenom 100EV. Charters on this route are dog- and pet-friendly, with in-cabin access for your companion.
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.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. With seating for 4-6, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 1h 09m | 1h 02m – 1h 16m | US$10,000 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 55 min | 50 min – 1h 01m | US$10,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 1h 09m | US$10,000 – US$11,000 | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 1h 06m | US$10,000 – US$12,000 | 8-11 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 55 min | US$10,000 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 54 min | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 53 min | US$11,500 – US$16,000 | 4-6 |
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.
Guide prices reflect the key cost drivers on this sector — distance, fuel costs at both ends, and airport fees at both ends. Every quote is checked against live availability before we confirm it.
You can fly to or from any of these airports at each end; we match the most convenient to your trip:
Waterloo, United States: Waterloo Regional Airport, Independence Municipal Airport and Marshalltown Municipal Airport.
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.
| Waterloo Regional Airport | Chicago O'Hare International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KALO / ALO | KORD / ORD |
| Longest hard runway | 8,399 ft | 13,000 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Concrete |
| Field elevation | 873 ft | 680 ft |
All 21 aircraft we quote for Waterloo to Chicago can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Waterloo Regional Airport has 8,399 ft and Chicago O'Hare International Airport 13,000 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 375 km.
Alternates within range: Independence Municipal Airport (5,500 ft, 39 km) · Marshalltown Municipal Airport (5,007 ft, 65 km) · Oelwein Municipal Airport (4,000 ft, 38 km) · Northeast Iowa Regional Airport (4,000 ft, 60 km) · 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)
No hubs, no layovers, no fixed departures. The Waterloo–Chicago sector leaves when you do.
No queues, no security theatre. From kerb to cruising altitude in under 20 minutes.
Flexibility at both ends: we pick the most convenient airfield, not the busiest one.
See the guide range — US$10,000 – US$15,500 — before you even submit a request. No bait-and-switch.
The Waterloo to Chicago route is a popular domestic private-jet path for both business travellers and leisure flyers seeking direct access without commercial schedules.
Budget US$10,000 – US$15,500 one-way depending on aircraft; a turboprop sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
Roughly 1h 09m gate to gate across the 375 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
Turboprop, Very Light Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a turboprop for value and comfort on this distance.
Yes — we handle last-minute Waterloo–Chicago charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Absolutely — pets travel in the cabin with you on this route; just tell us the details when you ask for a quote.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
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