Private jet charter from Chicago to Aspen

884 nm (1,637 km) 2h 30m – 3h 50m in the air from $8,700 one way

Charter a private jet from Chicago, IL to Aspen, CO directly from certified operators. The table below shows estimated one-way prices by aircraft class; the final price depends on the specific aircraft, date and positioning — the Yond app shows the full scenario breakdown for every real aircraft on this route.

Aircraft	Passengers	Flight time	Estimated price
Turboprop Pilatus PC-12, King Air 350	6–8	2h 40m	$8,700 – $14,800 447 aircraft
Stays at destination $8,700 Your flight $4,342 Repositioning $2,672 Fees & taxes $1,666 Total flying time 4h 10m Empty leg resold $11,700 Your flight $4,342 Repositioning $5,511 Fees & taxes $1,878 Total flying time 7h 35m Returns to base $14,800 Your flight $4,342 Repositioning $8,350 Fees & taxes $2,091 Total flying time 7h 35m Returns for the next trip $14,800 Your flight $4,342 Repositioning $8,350 Fees & taxes $2,091 Total flying time 7h 35m
Light jet Phenom 300, Citation CJ3, Learjet 45	6–7	2h 40m	$12,300 – $22,700 991 aircraft
Stays at destination $12,300 Your flight $10,406 Repositioning $0 Fees & taxes $1,920 Total flying time 2h 40m Empty leg resold $16,500 Your flight $10,406 Repositioning $3,854 Fees & taxes $2,209 Total flying time 4h 40m Returns to base $20,600 Your flight $10,406 Repositioning $7,708 Fees & taxes $2,498 Total flying time 4h 40m Returns for the next trip $22,700 Your flight $10,406 Repositioning $9,635 Fees & taxes $2,643 Total flying time 5h 10m
Very light jet HondaJet, Citation M2, Phenom 100	4–5	3h 50m	$12,800 – $22,200 96 aircraft
Stays at destination $12,800 Your flight $9,378 Repositioning $1,481 Fees & taxes $1,954 Total flying time 4h 25m Empty leg resold $22,200 Your flight $9,378 Repositioning $9,872 Fees & taxes $2,906 Total flying time 11h 10m Returns to base $31,200 Your flight $9,378 Repositioning $18,263 Fees & taxes $3,535 Total flying time 11h 10m Returns for the next trip $22,100 Your flight $9,378 Repositioning $10,119 Fees & taxes $2,602 Total flying time 7h 55m
Midsize jet Citation XLS, Hawker 800XP, Learjet 60	7–8	2h 40m	$18,200 – $31,200 637 aircraft
Stays at destination $18,200 Your flight $13,003 Repositioning $2,890 Fees & taxes $2,331 Total flying time 3h 20m Empty leg resold $24,700 Your flight $13,003 Repositioning $8,910 Fees & taxes $2,783 Total flying time 5h 50m Returns to base $31,200 Your flight $13,003 Repositioning $14,930 Fees & taxes $3,234 Total flying time 5h 50m Returns for the next trip $31,200 Your flight $13,003 Repositioning $14,930 Fees & taxes $3,234 Total flying time 5h 50m
Super-midsize jet Challenger 350, Citation X, Gulfstream G280	8–10	2h 40m	$19,300 – $36,100 316 aircraft
Stays at destination $19,300 Your flight $16,892 Repositioning $0 Fees & taxes $2,406 Total flying time 2h 35m Empty leg resold $27,700 Your flight $16,892 Repositioning $7,796 Fees & taxes $2,991 Total flying time 5h 00m Returns to base $36,100 Your flight $16,892 Repositioning $15,593 Fees & taxes $3,576 Total flying time 5h 00m Returns for the next trip $36,100 Your flight $16,892 Repositioning $15,593 Fees & taxes $3,576 Total flying time 5h 00m
Heavy jet Gulfstream G450, Falcon 900, Challenger 605	10–14	2h 40m	$28,300 – $48,700 266 aircraft
Stays at destination $28,300 Your flight $20,540 Repositioning $4,740 Fees & taxes $3,036 Total flying time 3h 10m Empty leg resold $38,500 Your flight $20,540 Repositioning $14,220 Fees & taxes $3,747 Total flying time 5h 35m Returns to base $48,700 Your flight $20,540 Repositioning $23,700 Fees & taxes $4,458 Total flying time 5h 35m Returns for the next trip $48,700 Your flight $20,540 Repositioning $23,700 Fees & taxes $4,458 Total flying time 5h 35m
Ultra-long-range jet Gulfstream G650, Global 7500, Falcon 8X	12–16	2h 30m	$35,500 – $61,300 302 aircraft
Stays at destination $35,500 Your flight $25,000 Repositioning $7,000 Fees & taxes $3,540 Total flying time 3h 10m Empty leg resold $48,400 Your flight $25,000 Repositioning $19,000 Fees & taxes $4,440 Total flying time 5h 35m Returns to base $61,300 Your flight $25,000 Repositioning $31,000 Fees & taxes $5,340 Total flying time 5h 35m Returns for the next trip $61,300 Your flight $25,000 Repositioning $31,000 Fees & taxes $5,340 Total flying time 5h 35m
Bizliner Boeing BBJ, Airbus ACJ319	19–48	3h 50m	$37,000 – $50,400 4 aircraft
Stays at destination $37,000 Your flight $13,346 Repositioning $20,018 Fees & taxes $3,642 Total flying time 9h 30m Empty leg resold $45,500 Your flight $13,346 Repositioning $24,935 Fees & taxes $7,236 Total flying time 12h 20m Returns to base $50,800 Your flight $13,346 Repositioning $29,852 Fees & taxes $7,604 Total flying time 12h 20m Returns for the next trip $50,400 Your flight $13,346 Repositioning $29,500 Fees & taxes $7,578 Total flying time 12h 10m

Prices are computed across 3059 real aircraft able to fly this route — see live options and exact quotes in the Yond app.

How the price forms

A one-way charter can be flown four ways, and what happens to the aircraft after drop-off decides the price. These scenarios are computed for the cheapest option above (Turboprop); the Yond app prices every aircraft on the route this way.

Stays at destination

$8,700

The aircraft waits at the destination for its next client — you pay your flight and minimal repositioning.

Your flight: $4,342
Repositioning: $2,672
Fees & taxes: $1,666
Total flying time: 4h 10m

Empty leg resold

$11,700

The operator expects to resell the empty return flight, so only part of it lands in your price.

Your flight: $4,342
Repositioning: $5,511
Fees & taxes: $1,878
Total flying time: 7h 35m

Returns to base

$14,800

The aircraft flies home empty after drop-off and the full ferry leg is on your invoice — the most expensive case.

Your flight: $4,342
Repositioning: $8,350
Fees & taxes: $2,091
Total flying time: 7h 35m

Returns for the next trip

$14,800

The aircraft flies back empty to where it started, ready for its next trip.

Your flight: $4,342
Repositioning: $8,350
Fees & taxes: $2,091
Total flying time: 7h 35m

Planning estimates for a departure in about six weeks, fees and taxes included. The final price is confirmed by the operator.

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Passengers

Departure airports — Chicago

Arrival airports — Aspen

Aspen-Pitkin County Airport (Sardy Field) (ASE)

Frequently asked questions

How much does a private jet from Chicago to Aspen cost?

Estimated one-way charter cost is $8,700–$14,800 on a turboprop and up to $50,400 on a bizliner. The final price depends on the aircraft, date, positioning and airport fees — the Yond app breaks it into detailed cost scenarios per aircraft.

How long is a private flight from Chicago to Aspen?

About 2h 30m – 3h 50m depending on the aircraft. The direct distance is 884 nm (1,637 km).

Which airports are used for private jets between Chicago and Aspen?

Departures typically use Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), Chicago Executive Airport (PWK). Arrivals typically use Aspen-Pitkin County Airport (Sardy Field) (ASE).

How far in advance should I book?

Most trips can be arranged within 24–48 hours, and same-day departures are often possible. Booking 5+ days ahead usually means more aircraft options and better pricing — last-minute trips carry a premium.

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