Private Jet & Empty Legs from Columbus to Chicago
3 empty leg flights available, from $1,320 (€1,180) for the whole aircraft, up to 75% below a regular charter.
A private jet from Columbus to Chicago covers about 454 km, with a flight time of approx. 1h 20m. 3 empty legs are available now, from $1,320 (€1,180) for the whole aircraft. Empty legs on this route typically cost $6,500 (€5,800) for the whole aircraft including service fee, the median of 51 offers over the last 18 months.
- Wed, Nov 4TomorrowNewColumbusKCMH · John Glenn Columbus International AirportChicagoKMDW · Chicago Midway International AirportCessna Citation CJ5—$1,8704NovColumbus → ChicagoKCMH → KMDW · TomorrowCessna Citation CJ · 5 seatsNew$1,870
- Wed, Nov 4TomorrowNewColumbusKCMH · John Glenn Columbus International AirportChicagoKMDW · Chicago Midway International AirportCitation CJ15—$1,3184NovColumbus → ChicagoKCMH → KMDW · TomorrowCitation CJ1 · 5 seatsNew$1,318
- Mon, Feb 15in 104 daysNewColumbusKCMH · John Glenn Columbus IntlChicagoKORD · Chicago O'Hare IntlBombardier Challenger 85015—On request15FebColumbus → ChicagoKCMH → KORD · in 104 daysBombardier Challenger 850 · 15 seatsNewOn request
KCMH · John Glenn Columbus International Airport* Total price incl. 10% service fee, converted to your selected currency. Price subject to operator confirmation.
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Columbus to Chicago by private jet: prices, flight time and airports
- Distance
- 454 km
- Flight time
- approx. 1h 20m
- Typical empty leg price
- $5,900 – $8,600 (€5,300 – €7,700)
- middle 50%, incl. service fee
- Available now
- 3
- next departure November 4
There are 3 empty legs from Columbus to Chicago available right now; the next one departs on November 4. Prices range from $1,320 (€1,180) to $1,870 (€1,670) for the whole aircraft, including service fee.
Over the last 18 months we recorded 51 empty legs from Columbus to Chicago, plus 8 in the opposite direction. Half of them cost between $5,900 (€5,300) and $8,600 (€7,700), with a median of $6,500 (€5,800). The roughly 454 km take a private jet approx. 1h 20m.
The most common aircraft on this route are Learjet 60 (Light Jet), Cessna CitationJet (Light Jet) and Challenger 300 (Super Midsize).
Flights usually depart from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (KCMH), Columbus Metropolitan Airport (KCSG) and Columbus Municipal Airport (KBAK) and land at Chicago Midway International Airport (KMDW), Chicago O'Hare International Airport (KORD) and Lansing Municipal Airport (KIGQ). Private jets often use dedicated general aviation terminals: short walks, quick security checks.
An empty leg is a repositioning flight: the private jet has to fly without passengers to its next job or back to base, and the operator sells that flight at a steep discount. Date, time and route are set by the operator, so empty legs suit travellers with flexible plans.
FAQ: private jet Columbus to Chicago
How much does a private jet from Columbus to Chicago cost?
As an empty leg, this route cost a median of $6,500 (€5,800) over the last 18 months, mostly between $5,900 and $8,600 (€5,300 and €7,700). Current deals start at $1,320 (€1,180). Prices are for the whole aircraft and include the service fee. A regular charter on the same route usually costs considerably more.
How long is a private jet flight from Columbus to Chicago?
The distance is about 454 km. A private jet needs approx. 1h 20m including taxi, climb and descent, a little more or less depending on aircraft and wind.
Are there empty legs from Chicago to Columbus?
From Chicago to Columbus we recorded 8 empty legs over the last 18 months, typically $4,500 (€4,000) for the whole aircraft. The flight takes about the same time: approx. 1h 20m.
Where can I find empty leg flights from Columbus to Chicago?
On this page: 3 flights are listed right now, the next on November 4. Over the last 18 months there were 51 empty legs on this route and 8 in the opposite direction. PrivJet collects empty legs from more than 400 operators. If no date fits, a charter request collects quotes from several operators.
Which airports are used between Columbus and Chicago?
Departures usually from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (KCMH), Columbus Metropolitan Airport (KCSG) and Columbus Municipal Airport (KBAK), arrivals at Chicago Midway International Airport (KMDW), Chicago O'Hare International Airport (KORD) and Lansing Municipal Airport (KIGQ).