Fly private between Denver and Chicago from US$21,500 for a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+). Get an instant quote.
We fly Denver (DEN) ⇄ Chicago (ORD) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
As the crow flies, Denver to Chicago is roughly 1,426 kilometres — 886 miles, or 770 nautical miles.
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Guide pricing for Denver–Chicago spans US$21,500 – US$60,000: 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. 9-12 seats and 5,926 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 2h 11m | 1h 58m – 2h 24m | US$31,000 | 7-9 |
| Super Midsize Jet | 2h 02m | 1h 50m – 2h 14m | US$43,000 | 9-12 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 2h 11m | US$31,000 – US$43,500 | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 2h 10m | US$34,000 – US$48,000 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 2h 05m | US$37,000 – US$52,000 | 8-10 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 350 | 2h 02m | US$43,000 – US$60,000 | 9-12 |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | 2h 02m | US$47,500 – US$66,000 | 9-12 |
| Embraer Praetor 600 | 2h 05m | US$51,500 – US$72,000 | 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.
Every Denver–Chicago quote is built fresh: distance and wind factor, fuel costs at both ends, landing and handling fees, and live aircraft positioning. The figure shown is a guide; we confirm a firm price against live availability.
You can fly to or from any of these airports at each end; we match the most convenient to your trip:
Denver, United States: Denver International Airport, Buckley Space Force Base, Centennial Airport, Colorado Air and Space Port, Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport and Greeley–Weld 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.
Counts every airfield flown for each city — Denver: Denver (APA, BJC, DEN), Greeley (GXY); Chicago: Chicago (MDW, ORD), Chicago/West Chicago (DPA), Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling (PWK), Chicago/Romeoville (LOT), Gary (GYY).
Observed traffic makes this a weekday route with afternoon departures: departures cluster on Mon, most often around 19:00 UTC.
Chicago→Denver runs about 19 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver → Chicago | 101 | 116 min | 99 min | Bombardier Challenger 350 (13), Embraer Phenom 300 (12), Cessna Citation Latitude (7), Dassault Falcon 2000 (5) |
| Chicago → Denver | 98 | 135 min | — | Pilatus PC-12 (11), Bombardier Challenger (9), Embraer Phenom 300 (9), Bombardier Challenger 350 (6) |
199 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
| Denver International Airport | Chicago O'Hare International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KDEN / DEN | KORD / ORD |
| Longest hard runway | 16,000 ft | 13,000 ft |
| Surface | Concrete | Concrete |
| Field elevation | 5,431 ft | 680 ft |
Denver International Airport is at 5,431 ft, high enough to reduce performance on a warm day; your operator may limit payload on departure.
All 16 aircraft we quote for Denver to Chicago can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Denver International Airport has 16,000 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. At 1,426 km it is close to the limit for the shortest-legged aircraft here, the Embraer Phenom 100EV at 2,180 km.
Alternates within range: Buckley Space Force Base (11,006 ft, 19 km) · Centennial Airport (10,001 ft, 36 km) · Colorado Air and Space Port (8,002 ft, 14 km) · Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (9,000 ft, 38 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)
Guide pricing on Denver–Chicago is published clearly: US$21,500 – US$60,000. Your confirmed quote is all-in.
The cabin is your own from departure to landing — work, rest or hold sensitive conversations without concern.
Travel Denver–Chicago with your dog, cat or other pet beside you in the cabin. Simply flag it when you request a quote.
Your aircraft is sourced from operators we have verified — licensing, insurance, maintenance history and crew ratings included.
The Denver to Chicago 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$21,500 – US$60,000 one-way — from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
About 2h 11m gate to gate over 1,426 km (886 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
This sector is mainly served by Midsize Jet, Super Midsize Jet. We lead with a midsize jet for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Denver–Chicago departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
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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