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Empty Leg Flights from Chicago

200 empty leg flights from Chicago available now, from $3,300 (€2,970) for the whole aircraft. Save up to 75% compared with a regular charter.

* Total price incl. 10% service fee, converted to your selected currency. Price subject to operator confirmation.

Routes from Chicago

Private jet traffic in Chicago (last 30 days)

Arrivals
4,065
Departures
3,530
Different jets
2,173

Most frequent origins: Teterboro Airport (236), Ohio State University Airport (61), Dupage Airport (59), Washington Dulles International Airport (53), Lambert St Louis International Airport (47).

Most frequent destinations: Teterboro Airport (193), Ohio State University Airport (70), Oakland County International Airport (62), Naples Municipal Airport (59), Dupage Airport (55).

Most common aircraft types: Cessna Citation Latitude (698), Embraer Phenom 300 (626), Bombardier Challenger 350/3500 (600), Cessna Citation Excel/XLS (427), Embraer Legacy 450/Praetor 500 (398).

Our own analysis of public ADS-B signals from business jets. Not every flight is received, and jets with a removal request are excluded.

Empty leg flights from Chicago: prices, destinations and airports

Available now
200
from $3,300 (€2,970)
Empty legs (18 months)
2,464
Typical price
$5,900 – $15,600 (€5,300 – €13,900)
middle 50%, incl. service fee
Airports
KMDW · KORD

There are 200 empty leg flights from Chicago available right now; the next one departs on November 3. Prices range from $3,300 (€2,970) to $31,600 (€28,150) for the whole aircraft, including service fee. 200 of them depart within the next 14 days.

Over the last 18 months we recorded 2,464 empty legs from Chicago. Half of them cost between $5,900 (€5,300) and $15,600 (€13,900), with a median of $10,500 (€9,400).

The most frequent destinations were Quincy, Teterboro, Burlington, Cleveland and St Louis.

Private jets mainly depart from Chicago Midway International Airport (KMDW), Chicago O'Hare International Airport (KORD) and Lansing Municipal Airport (KIGQ). Common aircraft: Learjet 60 (Light Jet), Cessna CitationJet (Light Jet) and Challenger 300 (Super Midsize).

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.

If you want to charter a private jet from Chicago on fixed dates, a charter request collects quotes from several operators for any date and destination. Empty legs are the cheaper option when route and timing fit.

FAQ: empty leg flights from Chicago

How much does an empty leg flight from Chicago cost?

Over the last 18 months, empty legs from Chicago cost a median of $10,500 (€9,400), with most offers between $5,900 and $15,600 (€5,300 and €13,900). The cheapest deal available now starts at $3,300 (€2,970). Prices are for the whole aircraft, not per seat, and include the PrivJet service fee.

Where can I find empty leg flights from Chicago?

Right here: PrivJet collects empty legs from more than 400 operators and refreshes them several times a day. There are 200 flights from Chicago listed right now, the next on November 3. Pick a flight, send a booking request, and the operator confirms availability.

Which airports do private jets use in Chicago?

Mainly Chicago Midway International Airport (KMDW), Chicago O'Hare International Airport (KORD) and Lansing Municipal Airport (KIGQ).

Where do empty legs from Chicago fly to?

Most often to Quincy, Teterboro, Burlington, Cleveland and St Louis, based on the empty legs of the last 18 months. Current flights: Quincy, Burlington and Cape Girardeau.

When should I book an empty leg from Chicago?

Empty legs are short-notice offers: 200 of the 200 current flights depart within 14 days. If you are flexible, book as soon as a suitable flight appears. If your dates are fixed, a charter request is the more reliable option.