Fly private between Columbia and Chicago from US$10,000 for a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+). Get an instant quote.
This route runs both ways — Columbia (CAE) to Chicago (ORD) and Chicago to Columbia — timed and priced alike.
As the crow flies, Columbia to Chicago is roughly 1,073 kilometres — 667 miles, or 579 nautical miles.
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Chartering a private jet from Columbia to Chicago (and Chicago to Columbia) ranges from US$10,000 for a midsize jet like the Cessna Citation XLS+, up to US$22,500 for a midsize jet such as the Cessna Citation XLS+. 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. 7-9 seats and 3,900 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 1h 02m | 56 min – 1h 08m | US$16,000 | 7-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 1h 02m | US$16,000 – US$22,500 | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 1h 02m | US$17,500 – US$25,000 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 1h 00m | US$19,000 – US$27,000 | 8-10 |
The return leg uses the same aircraft and guide pricing; timings may shift up to ±10% depending on winds.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available.
What determines the price between Columbia and Chicago? Primarily: flight distance and typical jet-stream winds, fuel costs at both ends, and the handling and parking fees charged at each airport. We confirm everything against real-time aircraft availability.
You can fly to or from any of these airports at each end; we match the most convenient to your trip:
Columbia, United States: Columbia Metropolitan Airport, Mc Entire Joint National Guard Base, Jim Hamilton L.B. Owens Airport, Orangeburg Municipal Airport and Fairfield County 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.
| Columbia Metropolitan Airport | Chicago O'Hare International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KCAE / CAE | KORD / ORD |
| Longest hard runway | 8,601 ft | 13,000 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Concrete |
| Field elevation | 236 ft | 680 ft |
All 19 aircraft we quote for Columbia to Chicago can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Columbia Metropolitan Airport has 8,601 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 1,073 km.
Alternates within range: Mc Entire Joint National Guard Base (9,012 ft, 30 km) · Jim Hamilton L.B. Owens Airport (5,011 ft, 12 km) · North Air Force Auxillary Airfield (10,003 ft, 37 km) · Orangeburg Municipal Airport (5,399 ft, 59 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)
Every aircraft and crew we place is from a certified, audited operator. You fly with professionals, not unknowns.
We aim to have live options and a firm quote in your hands within 60 minutes of your request.
You set the departure time. The aircraft waits for you, not the other way around.
Private terminals mean check-in takes minutes. The 1,073 km flight is the fastest part of the door-to-door journey.
Columbia–Chicago is a frequently chartered domestic sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
As a guide, charter ranges US$10,000 – US$22,500 one-way — from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
Roughly 1h 02m gate to gate across the 1,073 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
Midsize 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 Columbia–Chicago departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Yes. Our Columbia–Chicago 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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