Charter Newark to Chicago privately from US$13,000, about 1h 51m gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
Private jet charter from Newark (EWR) to Chicago (ORD), and from Chicago (ORD) back to Newark (EWR).
The straight-line distance between Newark and Chicago is about 1,154 km (717 miles), or 623 nautical miles.
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Chartering a private jet from Newark to Chicago (and Chicago to Newark) ranges from US$13,000 for a midsize jet like the Cessna Citation XLS+, up to US$37,000 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 51m | 1h 40m – 2h 02m | US$26,500 | 7-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 1h 51m | US$26,500 – US$37,000 | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 1h 49m | US$29,000 – US$40,500 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 1h 45m | US$32,000 – US$44,500 | 8-10 |
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.
On Newark–Chicago, pricing is a function of the route distance and headwinds, fuel costs at both ends, and handling charges at origin and destination. We verify against current aircraft availability before quoting a firm price.
You can fly to or from any of these airports at each end; we match the most convenient to your trip:
Newark, United States: Newark Liberty International Airport, Morristown Municipal Airport, John F. Kennedy International Airport, Teterboro Airport, LaGuardia Airport and Republic 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 — Newark: New York (LGA, JFK), Newark (EWR); Chicago: Chicago (MDW, ORD), Chicago/West Chicago (DPA).
Observed traffic makes this a weekday route with afternoon departures: departures cluster on Thu, most often around 18:00 UTC.
Newark→Chicago runs about 22 minutes longer, which is the prevailing wind rather than the distance.
Tue 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newark → Chicago | 25 | 118 min | 98 min | Bombardier Challenger 350 (6), Embraer Phenom 300 (4), Bombardier Challenger (4), Cessna Citation Latitude (3) |
| Chicago → Newark | 23 | 96 min | — | Cessna Citation Latitude (4), Bombardier Challenger 350 (4), Bombardier Challenger 300 (3), Embraer Praetor 500 (2) |
48 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
| Newark Liberty International Airport | Chicago O'Hare International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KEWR / EWR | KORD / ORD |
| Longest hard runway | 11,000 ft | 13,000 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Concrete |
| Field elevation | 18 ft | 680 ft |
All 19 aircraft we quote for Newark to Chicago can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Newark Liberty International Airport has 11,000 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 1,154 km it is close to the limit for the shortest-legged aircraft here, the Pilatus PC-12 NGX at 1,800 km.
Alternates within range: Morristown Municipal Airport (5,998 ft, 24 km) · John F. Kennedy International Airport (14,511 ft, 33 km) · Teterboro Airport (6,997 ft, 20 km) · LaGuardia Airport (7,002 ft, 27 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)
We work exclusively with operators who hold the correct certifications and maintenance records for the routes they fly.
Send your request and expect a real answer within the hour — not an automated holding reply, but live options with pricing.
Choose your wheels-up time — Newark–Chicago runs on your calendar, not an airline's.
A private terminal, a direct boarding ramp, and 1h 51m to your destination. That's the full journey.
The Newark 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$13,000 – US$37,000 one-way depending on aircraft; a midsize jet sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
About 1h 51m gate to gate over 1,154 km (717 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
This sector is mainly served by Midsize Jet. We lead with a midsize jet for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Yes — we handle last-minute Newark–Chicago charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Yes. Our Newark–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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