Fly private between Kansas City and Chicago from US$10,000 for a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV). Get an instant quote.
Private jet charter from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago (ORD), and from Chicago (ORD) back to Kansas City (MCI).
Kansas City and Chicago lie approximately 647 km apart (402 mi / 349 nm) on a direct routing.
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Guide pricing for Kansas City–Chicago spans US$10,000 – US$25,000: 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. 4-6 seats and 2,180 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
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 18m | 1h 10m – 1h 26m | US$10,000 | 4-6 |
| Light Jet | 1h 14m | 1h 07m – 1h 21m | US$12,500 | 6-8 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 1h 18m | US$10,000 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 1h 16m | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 1h 14m | US$11,500 – US$16,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ | 1h 14m | US$12,500 – US$17,500 | 6-8 |
| Embraer Phenom 300E | 1h 12m | US$14,000 – US$19,000 | 6-8 |
| Learjet 75 Liberty | 1h 09m | US$15,000 – US$21,000 | 6-8 |
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.
You can fly to or from any of these airports at each end; we match the most convenient to your trip:
Kansas City, United States: Kansas City International Airport, Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport, Rosecrans Memorial Airport, Midwest National Air Center Airport, New Century AirCenter Airport and Lee's Summit Municipal 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.
| Kansas City International Airport | Chicago O'Hare International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KMCI / MCI | KORD / ORD |
| Longest hard runway | 10,801 ft | 13,000 ft |
| Surface | Concrete | Concrete |
| Field elevation | 1,026 ft | 680 ft |
All 21 aircraft we quote for Kansas City to Chicago can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Kansas City International Airport has 10,801 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 647 km.
Alternates within range: Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (6,827 ft, 22 km) · Rosecrans Memorial Airport (8,061 ft, 55 km) · Midwest National Air Center Airport (5,502 ft, 35 km) · New Century AirCenter Airport (7,339 ft, 55 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)
Pick your slot and depart. Private charter between Kansas City and Chicago is built around your itinerary.
A private terminal, a direct boarding ramp, and 1h 18m to your destination. That's the full journey.
Flexibility at both ends: we pick the most convenient airfield, not the busiest one.
Guide prices are one-way and include positioning. Taxes and handling are confirmed with your final quote.
The Kansas City to Chicago route is a popular domestic private-jet path for both business travellers and leisure flyers seeking direct access without commercial schedules.
Budget US$10,000 – US$25,000 one-way depending on aircraft; a very light jet sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
Roughly 1h 18m gate to gate across the 647 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
This sector is mainly served by Very Light Jet, Light Jet. We lead with a very light jet for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Kansas City–Chicago departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Yes. Our Kansas City–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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