Private charter between Chicago and West Palm Beach starts at US$26,500 aboard a midsize jet.
We fly Chicago (ORD) ⇄ West Palm Beach (PBI) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
The straight-line distance between Chicago and West Palm Beach is about 1,844 km (1,146 miles), or 996 nautical miles.
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Guide pricing for Chicago–West Palm Beach spans US$26,500 – US$73,000: 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. 7-9 seats and 3,900 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
Intercontinental comfort with a full stand-up cabin and separate sleeping area. With seating for 9-12, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 2h 42m | 2h 26m – 2h 58m | US$38,000 | 7-9 |
| Super Midsize Jet | 2h 31m | 2h 16m – 2h 46m | US$52,000 | 9-12 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 2h 42m | US$38,000 – US$53,000 | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 2h 41m | US$42,000 – US$58,500 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 2h 34m | US$45,500 – US$63,500 | 8-10 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 350 | 2h 31m | US$52,000 – US$73,000 | 9-12 |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | 2h 31m | US$57,000 – US$80,500 | 9-12 |
| Embraer Praetor 600 | 2h 34m | US$62,500 – US$87,500 | 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.
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.
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.
West Palm Beach, United States: President Donald J. Trump International Airport, Boca Raton Airport, William P Gwinn Airport, Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport, Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport and Witham Field.
Counts every airfield flown for each city — Chicago: Chicago (MDW, ORD), Chicago/West Chicago (DPA), Chicago/Romeoville (LOT), Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling (PWK); West Palm Beach: West Palm Beach (PBI), Stuart (SUA), Boca Raton (BCT).
Observed traffic makes this a weekday route with afternoon departures: departures cluster on Thu, most often around 16:00 UTC.
West Palm Beach→Chicago runs about 14 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 → West Palm Beach | 147 | 146 min | 115 min | Gulfstream G650 (22), Cessna Citation Latitude (16), Embraer Phenom 300 (11), Bombardier Challenger 350 (10) |
| West Palm Beach → Chicago | 199 | 160 min | — | Gulfstream G650 (22), Dassault Falcon 7X (17), Cessna Citation Latitude (16), Bombardier Challenger 350 (15) |
346 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
| Chicago O'Hare International Airport | President Donald J. Trump International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KORD / ORD | KDJT / PBI |
| Longest hard runway | 13,000 ft | 10,001 ft |
| Surface | Concrete | ASPH-G |
| Field elevation | 680 ft | 19 ft |
15 of the 16 aircraft we quote for Chicago to West Palm Beach use both airfields and fly it non-stop. The exception is the Embraer Phenom 100EV, 125 km short after reserves on a 1,844 km leg — it would need a fuel stop. Chicago O'Hare International Airport has 13,000 ft and President Donald J. Trump International Airport 10,001 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.
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) · Boca Raton Airport (6,276 ft, 34 km) · William P Gwinn Airport (7,003 ft, 34 km) · Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (6,002 ft, 55 km) · Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (9,000 ft, 68 km)
Private jets are pet-friendly by default. Your companion flies in the cabin with you, not in cargo.
We do the due diligence on every operator so you don't have to. Certified, insured, and audited before your wheels leave the ground.
Fast responses matter when schedules shift. We turn around most Chicago–West Palm Beach quote requests within 60 minutes.
You set the departure time. The aircraft waits for you, not the other way around.
The Chicago to West Palm Beach route is a popular domestic private-jet path for both business travellers and leisure flyers seeking direct access without commercial schedules.
As a guide, charter ranges US$26,500 – US$73,000 one-way — from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
Roughly 2h 42m gate to gate across the 1,844 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
Midsize Jet, Super Midsize Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a midsize jet for value and comfort on this distance.
Yes — we handle last-minute Chicago–West Palm Beach 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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