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Empty Leg Flights from Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling

37 empty leg flights from Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling available now, from $3,300 (€2,960) 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
1,702
Departures
1,483
Different jets
1,012

Most frequent origins: Teterboro Airport (88), Ohio State University Airport (59), Chicago Midway International Airport (35), Austin Straubel International Airport (22), Centennial Airport (19).

Most frequent destinations: Ohio State University Airport (62), Teterboro Airport (61), Chicago Midway International Airport (36), Naples Municipal Airport (30), Oakland County International Airport (22).

Most common aircraft types: Cessna Citation Latitude (260), Embraer Phenom 300 (219), Bombardier Challenger 350/3500 (212), Pilatus PC-12 (196), Cessna Citation Excel/XLS (195).

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
37
from $3,300 (€2,960)
Empty legs (18 months)
864
Typical price
$6,900 – $14,400 (€6,100 – €12,800)
middle 50%, incl. service fee
Airports
KPWK

There are 37 empty leg flights from Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling available right now; the next one departs on November 5. Prices range from $3,300 (€2,960) to $34,900 (€30,950) for the whole aircraft, including service fee. 21 of them depart within the next 14 days.

Over the last 18 months we recorded 864 empty legs from Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling. Half of them cost between $6,900 (€6,100) and $14,400 (€12,800), with a median of $9,400 (€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 $9,400 (€8,300), with most offers between $6,900 and $14,400 (€6,100 and €12,800). The cheapest deal available now starts at $3,300 (€2,960). 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 37 flights from Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling listed right now, the next on November 5. 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, Teterboro and Naples.

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

Empty legs are short-notice offers: 21 of the 37 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.