Charter Duluth to Chicago privately from US$10,000, about 1h 17m gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
This route runs both ways — Duluth (DLH) to Chicago (ORD) and Chicago to Duluth — timed and priced alike.
The straight-line distance between Duluth and Chicago is about 639 km (397 miles), or 345 nautical miles.
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Guide pricing for Duluth–Chicago spans US$10,000 – US$24,500: from a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV) at the entry level to a light jet (Cessna Citation CJ3+) at the top. All cabins are pet-friendly — travel with dogs and pets beside you.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. It seats 4-6 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
The popular choice for this distance — strong value and cabin comfort. 6-8 seats and 3,700 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very Light Jet · rec. | 1h 17m | 1h 09m – 1h 25m | US$10,000 | 4-6 |
| Light Jet | 1h 13m | 1h 06m – 1h 20m | US$12,500 | 6-8 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 1h 17m | US$10,000 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 1h 15m | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 1h 13m | US$11,500 – US$16,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ | 1h 13m | US$12,500 – US$17,500 | 6-8 |
| Embraer Phenom 300E | 1h 11m | US$14,000 – US$19,000 | 6-8 |
| Learjet 75 Liberty | 1h 09m | US$15,000 – US$21,000 | 6-8 |
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.
Jet charter costs between Duluth and Chicago are driven by three main factors: the direct distance and winds on the day, fuel costs at both ends, and airside fees at each airport. Final pricing is confirmed against real aircraft availability before you book.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
Duluth, United States: Duluth International Airport, Richard I Bong Memorial Airport and Minnesuing 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 — Duluth: Duluth (DLH); Chicago: Chicago (MDW), Chicago/West Chicago (DPA), Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling (PWK).
Observed traffic points to a weekday route with afternoon departures, on the departures logged so far.
Chicago→Duluth runs about 12 minutes longer in the flights we have logged so far.
| Direction | Departures observed | Typical block | Fastest seen | Aircraft observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duluth → Chicago | 12 | 69 min | 54 min | Cirrus Vision (5), Embraer Praetor 500 (3) |
| Chicago → Duluth | 6 | 81 min | — | Cirrus Vision (3), Hawker BEECHCRAFT Hawker 750/850 (2) |
18 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
| Duluth International Airport | Chicago O'Hare International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KDLH / DLH | KORD / ORD |
| Longest hard runway | 10,591 ft | 13,000 ft |
| Surface | Concrete | Concrete |
| Field elevation | 1,428 ft | 680 ft |
All 21 aircraft we quote for Duluth to Chicago can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Duluth International Airport has 10,591 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 639 km.
Alternates within range: Richard I Bong Memorial Airport (5,100 ft, 19 km) · Minnesuing Airport (5,300 ft, 63 km) · Cloquet Carlton County Airport (4,003 ft, 28 km) · Richard B Helgeson Airport (4,400 ft, 41 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)
Private jets are pet-friendly by default. Your companion flies in the cabin with you, not in cargo.
Every aircraft and crew we place is from a certified, audited operator. You fly with professionals, not unknowns.
Fast responses matter when schedules shift. We turn around most Duluth–Chicago quote requests within 60 minutes.
You set the departure time. The aircraft waits for you, not the other way around.
Duluth–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$24,500 one-way — from a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
Roughly 1h 17m gate to gate across the 639 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
Very Light Jet, Light Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a very light jet for value and comfort on this distance.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Duluth–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.
Of course: Chicago to Duluth runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
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