Empty Leg Flights from Chicago
200 empty leg flights from Chicago available now, from $3,300 (€2,980) for the whole aircraft. Save up to 75% compared with a regular charter.
- Fri, Nov 13in 9 daysNewChicago/Prospect Heights/WheelingKPWK · Chicago Executive AirportWilmingtonKILG · New Castle AirportHawker 9008—$11,330Estimated price13NovChicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling → WilmingtonKPWK → KILG · in 9 daysHawker 900 · 8 seatsNew$11,330Estimated price
- Fri, Nov 13in 9 daysNewChicagoKIGQ · Lansing Municipal AirportBurlingtonKBTV · Patrick Leahy Burlington International AirportCessna Citation XLS8—$11,880Estimated price13NovChicago → BurlingtonKIGQ → KBTV · in 9 daysCessna Citation XLS · 8 seatsNew$11,880Estimated price
- Fri, Nov 13in 9 daysNewChicago/AuroraKARR · Aurora Municipal AirportSt LouisKSUS · Spirit of St Louis AirportDassault Falcon 50EX9—$8,47013NovChicago/Aurora → St LouisKARR → KSUS · in 9 daysDassault Falcon 50EX · 9 seatsNew$8,470
- Sat, Nov 14in 10 daysNewChicagoKIGQ · Lansing Municipal AirportManisteeKMBL · Manistee County Blacker AirportCessna CitationJet5—$4,840Estimated price14NovChicago → ManisteeKIGQ → KMBL · in 10 daysCessna CitationJet · 5 seatsNew$4,840Estimated price
- Sat, Nov 14in 10 daysNewChicagoKIGQ · Lansing MuniCape GirardeauKCGI · Cape Girardeau Regional AirportHeavy Jet30—On request14NovChicago → Cape GirardeauKIGQ → KCGI · in 10 daysHeavy Jet · 30 seatsNewOn request
- Sat, Nov 14in 10 daysNewChicagoKORD · Chicago O'Hare International AirportQuincyKUIN · Quincy Regional Baldwin FieldEmbraer Phenom 300E7—$5,170Estimated price14NovChicago → QuincyKORD → KUIN · in 10 daysEmbraer Phenom 300E · 7 seatsNew$5,170Estimated price
- Sat, Nov 14in 10 daysNewChicagoKIGQ · Lansing Municipal AirportKirksvilleKIRK · Kirksville Regional AirportCessna CitationJet5—$5,390Estimated price14NovChicago → KirksvilleKIGQ → KIRK · in 10 daysCessna CitationJet · 5 seatsNew$5,390Estimated price
- Sat, Nov 14in 10 daysNewChicagoKIGQ · Lansing Municipal AirportQuincyKUIN · Quincy Regional Baldwin FieldCessna CitationJet5—$4,950Estimated price14NovChicago → QuincyKIGQ → KUIN · in 10 daysCessna CitationJet · 5 seatsNew$4,950Estimated price
KPWK · Chicago Executive Airport* 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
- 4,051
- Departures
- 3,527
- Different jets
- 2,179
Most frequent origins: Teterboro Airport (232), Ohio State University Airport (64), Dupage Airport (57), Washington Dulles International Airport (55), Oakland County International Airport (49).
Most frequent destinations: Teterboro Airport (196), Ohio State University Airport (71), Oakland County International Airport (64), Naples Municipal Airport (60), Dupage Airport (55).
Most common aircraft types: Cessna Citation Latitude (695), Embraer Phenom 300 (624), Bombardier Challenger 350/3500 (599), Cessna Citation Excel/XLS (429), Embraer Legacy 450/Praetor 500 (395).
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 (€2,980)
- Empty legs (18 months)
- 2,510
- Typical price
- $5,900 – $15,700 (€5,300 – €14,000)
- 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 4. Prices range from $3,300 (€2,980) to $31,600 (€28,240) for the whole aircraft, including service fee. 200 of them depart within the next 14 days.
Over the last 18 months we recorded 2,510 empty legs from Chicago. Half of them cost between $5,900 (€5,300) and $15,700 (€14,000), with a median of $10,500 (€9,400).
The most frequent destinations were Quincy, Teterboro, Burlington, Cleveland and Kirksville.
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 $15,700 (€5,300 and €14,000). 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?
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 4. 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 Kirksville, 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.