Private Jet & Empty Legs from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago
3 empty leg flights available, up to 75% below a regular charter.
A private jet from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago covers about 1,867 km, with a flight time of approx. 3h 20m. 3 empty legs are available now. Empty legs on this route typically cost $19,300 (€17,200) for the whole aircraft including service fee, the median of 34 offers over the last 18 months.
- Thu, Nov 5TodayNewFort LauderdaleKFXE · Fort Lauderdale Executive AirportChicagoKMDW · Chicago Midway International AirportBeechcraft Hawker 800XP82h 58mOn request5NovFort Lauderdale → ChicagoKFXE → KMDW · TodayBeechcraft Hawker 800XP · 8 seats · 2h 58mNewOn request
- Thu, Nov 5TodayFort LauderdaleKFXE · Fort Lauderdale ExecutiveChicagoKMDW · Chicago Midway IntlLearjet 60XR—2h 59mOn request5NovFort Lauderdale → ChicagoKFXE → KMDW · TodayLearjet 60XR · 2h 59mOn request
- Thu, Nov 5TodayNewFort LauderdaleKFXE · Fort Lauderdale Executive AirportChicagoKMDW · Chicago Midway International AirportLearjet 60XR——On request5NovFort Lauderdale → ChicagoKFXE → KMDW · TodayLearjet 60XRNewOn request
KFXE · Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport* Total price incl. 10% service fee, converted to your selected currency. Price subject to operator confirmation.
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Fort Lauderdale to Chicago by private jet: prices, flight time and airports
- Distance
- 1,867 km
- Flight time
- approx. 3h 20m
- Typical empty leg price
- $15,900 – $20,200 (€14,200 – €18,000)
- middle 50%, incl. service fee
- Available now
- 3
- next departure November 5
There are 3 empty legs from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago available right now; the next one departs on November 5.
Over the last 18 months we recorded 34 empty legs from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago, plus 21 in the opposite direction. Half of them cost between $15,900 (€14,200) and $20,200 (€18,000), with a median of $19,300 (€17,200). The roughly 1,867 km take a private jet approx. 3h 20m.
The most common aircraft on this route are Learjet 60 (Light Jet), Learjet 60XR (Midsize) and Hawker 800XP (Midsize).
Flights usually depart from Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (KFXE) and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (KFLL) and land at Chicago Midway International Airport (KMDW), KDPA and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (KORD). 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 Fort Lauderdale to Chicago
How much does a private jet from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago cost?
As an empty leg, this route cost a median of $19,300 (€17,200) over the last 18 months, mostly between $15,900 and $20,200 (€14,200 and €18,000). 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 Fort Lauderdale to Chicago?
The distance is about 1,867 km. A private jet needs approx. 3h 20m including taxi, climb and descent, a little more or less depending on aircraft and wind.
Are there empty legs from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale?
From Chicago to Fort Lauderdale we recorded 21 empty legs over the last 18 months, typically $15,300 (€13,600) for the whole aircraft. The flight takes about the same time: approx. 3h 20m.
Where can I find empty leg flights from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago?
On this page: 3 flights are listed right now, the next on November 5. Over the last 18 months there were 34 empty legs on this route and 21 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 Fort Lauderdale and Chicago?
Departures usually from Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (KFXE) and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (KFLL), arrivals at Chicago Midway International Airport (KMDW), KDPA and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (KORD).