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 |
| 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 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: 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 airborne 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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