Charter Sanford to Chicago privately from US$33,000, about 2h 21m gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
This route runs both ways — Sanford (DAB) to Chicago (DPA) and Chicago to Sanford — timed and priced alike.
Sanford and Chicago lie approximately 1,556 km apart (967 mi / 840 nm) on a direct routing.
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Chartering a private jet from Sanford to Chicago (and Chicago to Sanford) ranges from US$33,000 for a midsize jet like the Cessna Citation XLS+, up to US$63,500 for a super midsize jet such as the Challenger 350. 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. With seating for 7-9, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
Intercontinental comfort with a full stand-up cabin and separate sleeping area. It seats 9-12 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 2h 21m | 2h 07m – 2h 35m | US$33,000 | 7-9 |
| Super Midsize Jet | 2h 11m | 1h 58m – 2h 24m | US$45,500 | 9-12 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 2h 21m | US$33,000 – US$46,000 | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 2h 19m | US$36,500 – US$50,500 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 2h 14m | US$39,500 – US$55,000 | 8-10 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 350 | 2h 11m | US$45,500 – US$63,500 | 9-12 |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | 2h 11m | US$50,000 – US$70,000 | 9-12 |
| Embraer Praetor 600 | 2h 14m | US$54,500 – US$76,000 | 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 Sanford–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.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
Sanford, United States: Orlando Sanford International Airport, Orlando Executive Airport, Space Florida Launch and Landing Facility, Orlando International Airport, Daytona Beach International Airport and Space Coast Regional 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.
Observed traffic makes this a weekend leisure route: departures cluster on Sun, most often around 20:00 UTC.
Sanford→Chicago runs about 19 minutes longer, which is the prevailing wind rather than the distance.
Wed 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanford → Chicago | 37 | 147 min | 120 min | Embraer Phenom 300 (6), Bombardier Challenger 350 (4), Bombardier Challenger 300 (3), Bombardier Challenger (3) |
| Chicago → Sanford | 31 | 128 min | 111 min | Dassault Falcon 2000 (3), Learjet 45 (3), Embraer Praetor 500 (3), Dassault Falcon 50 (2) |
68 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
68 business-aviation flights were tracked between Sanford and Chicago from 17 August 2025 to 16 August 2026 – about 1.3 a week, on 57 separate days.
97% were jets and 3% turboprops. 37 flights set out from the Sanford side and 31 from the Chicago side.
Busiest full month: January 2026 (14 flights). The first and last bars (lighter) are part-months.
Tuesday is the busiest day for this route. Days are by departure date (UTC).
| City | Airfields used (tracked flights) |
|---|---|
| Sanford | Orlando Executive Airport (ORL) – 42 flights; Daytona Beach International Airport (DAB) – 19 flights; Orlando International Airport (MCO) – 6 flights; Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB) – 1 flights |
| Chicago | Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) – 27 flights; Dupage Airport (DPA) – 24 flights; Lewis University Airport (LOT) – 10 flights; Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) – 5 flights |
Source: open ADS-B network (adsb.lol), 17 August 2025 to 16 August 2026. These are tracked business-aviation movements – a floor, not a census: flights without an active transponder are not seen, and not every flight is a charter.
| Daytona Beach International Airport | Dupage Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KDAB / DAB | KDPA / DPA |
| Longest hard runway | 10,500 ft | 7,571 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Concrete |
| Field elevation | 34 ft | 759 ft |
All 16 aircraft we quote for Sanford to Chicago can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Daytona Beach International Airport has 10,500 ft and Dupage Airport 7,571 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 1,556 km it is close to the limit for the shortest-legged aircraft here, the Embraer Phenom 100EV at 2,180 km.
Alternates within range: Orlando Executive Airport (6,004 ft, 27 km) · Space Florida Launch and Landing Facility (15,001 ft, 56 km) · Orlando International Airport (12,005 ft, 39 km) · Daytona Beach International Airport (10,500 ft, 48 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)
More airport choice means fewer ground miles. We match the airfield to your final address, not the nearest hub.
See the guide range — US$33,000 – US$63,500 — before you even submit a request. No bait-and-switch.
A private cabin means confidential conversations stay confidential. Ideal for executives and families alike.
Private jets are pet-friendly by default. Your companion flies in the cabin with you, not in cargo.
Sanford–Chicago is a frequently chartered domestic sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
As a guide, charter ranges US$33,000 – US$63,500 one-way — from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
Roughly 2h 21m gate to gate across the 1,556 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
Midsize Jet, Super 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 Sanford–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.
Between 17 August 2025 and 16 August 2026 we tracked 68 business-aviation flights between Sanford and Chicago – about 1.3 a week, flown on 57 different days. Tuesday was the busiest day of the week and January 2026 the busiest full month (14 flights). Tracking uses the open ADS-B network, so the true figure is somewhat higher.
Tracked flights used Orlando Executive Airport (ORL) – 42 flights; Daytona Beach International Airport (DAB) – 19 flights; Orlando International Airport (MCO) – 6 flights; Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB) – 1 flights on the Sanford side, and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) – 27 flights; Dupage Airport (DPA) – 24 flights; Lewis University Airport (LOT) – 10 flights; Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) – 5 flights on the Chicago side.
97% of the tracked flights were jets and 3% were turboprops. The most frequently seen aircraft was the Embraer Phenom 300.
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