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Empty Leg Flights from Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling

34 empty leg flights from Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling available now, from $3,300 (€2,980) 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/Prospect Heights/Wheeling

Private jet traffic in Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling (last 30 days)

Arrivals
1,698
Departures
1,472
Different jets
1,010

Most frequent origins: Teterboro Airport (88), Ohio State University Airport (56), Chicago Midway International Airport (33), Austin Straubel International Airport (22), General Mitchell International Airport (19).

Most frequent destinations: Teterboro Airport (65), Ohio State University Airport (59), Chicago Midway International Airport (37), Naples Municipal Airport (33), Austin Straubel International Airport (21).

Most common aircraft types: Cessna Citation Latitude (257), Embraer Phenom 300 (216), Bombardier Challenger 350/3500 (200), Cessna Citation Excel/XLS (194), Pilatus PC-12 (189).

Monday is the busiest day.

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/Prospect Heights/Wheeling: prices, destinations and airports

Available now
34
from $3,300 (€2,980)
Empty legs (18 months)
837
Typical price
$6,800 – $14,200 (€6,100 – €12,700)
middle 50%, incl. service fee
Airports
KPWK

There are 34 empty leg flights from Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling available right now; the next one departs on November 3. Prices range from $3,300 (€2,980) to $34,100 (€30,500) for the whole aircraft, including service fee. 20 of them depart within the next 14 days.

Over the last 18 months we recorded 837 empty legs from Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling. Half of them cost between $6,800 (€6,100) and $14,200 (€12,700), with a median of $9,300 (€8,300).

The most frequent destinations were Teterboro, Indianapolis, St Louis, Minneapolis and Minocqua-Woodruff.

Private jets here almost always depart from Chicago Executive Airport (KPWK). Common aircraft: Learjet 60 (Light Jet), Challenger 300 (Super Midsize) and Citation XLS+ (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/Prospect Heights/Wheeling 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/Prospect Heights/Wheeling

How much does an empty leg flight from Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling cost?

Over the last 18 months, empty legs from Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling cost a median of $9,300 (€8,300), with most offers between $6,800 and $14,200 (€6,100 and €12,700). The cheapest deal available now starts at $3,300 (€2,980). Prices are for the whole aircraft, not per seat, and include the PrivJet service fee.

Where can I find empty leg flights from Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling?

Right here: PrivJet collects empty legs from more than 400 operators and refreshes them several times a day. There are 34 flights from Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling listed right now, the next on November 3. Pick a flight, send a booking request, and the operator confirms availability.

Which airport do private jets use in Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling?

Almost all empty legs from Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling use Chicago Executive Airport (KPWK).

Where do empty legs from Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling fly to?

Most often to Teterboro, Indianapolis, St Louis, Minneapolis and Minocqua-Woodruff, based on the empty legs of the last 18 months. Current flights: Aspen, Knoxville and Naples.

When should I book an empty leg from Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling?

Empty legs are short-notice offers: 20 of the 34 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.