Private Jet Flights
Chicago → New York

Chicago to New York: frequently asked questions

How long is a private jet flight from Chicago to New York?

A nonstop private flight from Chicago to New York takes about 1h 50m, covering roughly 713 miles (1,147 km). Light and midsize jets such as the Citation XLS+ fly it without a fuel stop.

How much can you save on an empty leg from Chicago to New York?

Empty leg pricing on the Chicago → New York corridor typically runs 25–75% below the equivalent retail charter rate, because the operator is repositioning the aircraft anyway. The deepest discounts appear inside the 72-hour window before departure.

Which airports do Chicago to New York private flights use?

Departures usually leave from Chicago Midway International (MDW) and DuPage (DPA) in the Chicago area, and arrivals favor Teterboro (TEB) and Westchester County (HPN) near New York. These are dedicated business-aviation airports with private FBO terminals, not the main commercial hubs.

What aircraft fly empty legs from Chicago to New York?

The 713-mile distance makes this light and midsize jets territory. Expect aircraft like the Citation XLS+, Embraer Phenom 300, Learjet 75 — types with the range to fly Chicago–New York nonstop in about 1h 50m.

When is the best time to find a Chicago to New York empty leg?

Empty-leg supply on this route tracks repositioning demand, which is densest the fall business season and winter escapes to Florida from Chicago and fall through the winter holidays and the summer Hamptons season into New York. Set a saved-search alert on the corridor to catch new one-way listings as operators publish them.