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Empty Leg Flights to Chicago

200 empty leg flights to Chicago available now, from $1,320 (€1,180) 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 to Chicago

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Private jet traffic in Chicago (last 30 days)

Arrivals
4,033
Departures
3,512
Different jets
2,174

Most frequent origins: Teterboro Airport (232), Ohio State University Airport (64), Dupage Airport (56), Washington Dulles International Airport (55), Oakland County International Airport (49).

Most frequent destinations: Teterboro Airport (196), Ohio State University Airport (72), Oakland County International Airport (64), Naples Municipal Airport (58), Dupage Airport (54).

Most common aircraft types: Cessna Citation Latitude (689), Embraer Phenom 300 (625), Bombardier Challenger 350/3500 (593), Cessna Citation Excel/XLS (424), Embraer Legacy 450/Praetor 500 (391).

Tuesday 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.

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Empty leg flights to Chicago: prices, origins and airports

Available now
200
from $1,320 (€1,180)
Empty legs (18 months)
2,435
Typical price
$6,800 – $15,900 (€6,100 – €14,200)
middle 50%, incl. service fee
Airports
KMDW · KIGQ

There are 200 empty leg flights to Chicago available right now; the next one departs on November 4. Prices range from $1,320 (€1,180) to $31,100 (€27,850) for the whole aircraft, including service fee. 200 of them depart within the next 14 days.

Over the last 18 months we recorded 2,435 empty legs to Chicago. Half of them cost between $6,800 (€6,100) and $15,900 (€14,200), with a median of $11,000 (€9,800).

The most frequent origins were Teterboro, Quincy, Houston, Burlington and Kirksville.

Private jets mainly land at Chicago Midway International Airport (KMDW), Lansing Municipal Airport (KIGQ) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (KORD). 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.

FAQ: empty leg flights to Chicago

How much is a private jet to Chicago on an empty leg?

Over the last 18 months, empty legs to Chicago cost a median of $11,000 (€9,800), with most offers between $6,800 and $15,900 (€6,100 and €14,200). The cheapest deal available now starts at $1,320 (€1,180). Prices are for the whole aircraft, not per seat, and include the PrivJet service fee.

Where can I find empty leg flights to Chicago?

Right here: PrivJet collects empty legs from more than 400 operators and refreshes them several times a day. There are 200 flights to 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), Lansing Municipal Airport (KIGQ) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (KORD).

Where do empty legs to Chicago come from?

Most often from Teterboro, Quincy, Houston, Burlington 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 to 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.