Private jet charter from Chicago to Palm Beach

982 nm (1,819 km) 2h 40m – 3h 50m in the air from $9,400 one way

Map of the flight from Chicago to Palm Beach

Charter a private jet from Chicago, IL to Palm Beach, FL 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 50m	$9,400 – $13,200 441 aircraft
Stays at destination $9,400 Your flight $4,676 Repositioning $2,672 Fees & taxes $2,067 Total flying time 4h 25m Empty leg resold $11,300 Your flight $4,676 Repositioning $4,426 Fees & taxes $2,198 Total flying time 6h 30m Returns to base $13,200 Your flight $4,676 Repositioning $6,179 Fees & taxes $2,330 Total flying time 6h 30m Returns for the next trip $13,200 Your flight $4,676 Repositioning $6,179 Fees & taxes $2,330 Total flying time 6h 30m
Very light jet HondaJet, Citation M2, Phenom 100	4–5	3h 50m	$13,500 – $23,500 92 aircraft
Stays at destination $13,500 Your flight $9,625 Repositioning $1,481 Fees & taxes $2,349 Total flying time 4h 30m Empty leg resold $14,400 Your flight $9,625 Repositioning $2,345 Fees & taxes $2,413 Total flying time 5h 10m Returns to base $15,300 Your flight $9,625 Repositioning $3,209 Fees & taxes $2,478 Total flying time 5h 10m Returns for the next trip $23,500 Your flight $9,625 Repositioning $10,859 Fees & taxes $3,052 Total flying time 8h 20m
Light jet Phenom 300, Citation CJ3, Learjet 45	6–7	2h 50m	$13,500 – $25,100 981 aircraft
Stays at destination $13,500 Your flight $11,177 Repositioning $0 Fees & taxes $2,354 Total flying time 2h 55m Empty leg resold $24,100 Your flight $11,177 Repositioning $9,828 Fees & taxes $3,091 Total flying time 8h 00m Returns to base $34,700 Your flight $11,177 Repositioning $19,655 Fees & taxes $3,828 Total flying time 8h 00m Returns for the next trip $25,100 Your flight $11,177 Repositioning $10,791 Fees & taxes $3,163 Total flying time 5h 40m
Midsize jet Citation XLS, Hawker 800XP, Learjet 60	7–8	2h 50m	$19,100 – $33,600 635 aircraft
Stays at destination $19,100 Your flight $13,485 Repositioning $2,890 Fees & taxes $2,744 Total flying time 3h 25m Empty leg resold $26,400 Your flight $13,485 Repositioning $9,632 Fees & taxes $3,250 Total flying time 6h 10m Returns to base $33,600 Your flight $13,485 Repositioning $16,375 Fees & taxes $3,755 Total flying time 6h 10m Returns for the next trip $33,600 Your flight $13,485 Repositioning $16,375 Fees & taxes $3,755 Total flying time 6h 10m
Super-midsize jet Challenger 350, Citation X, Gulfstream G280	8–10	2h 50m	$21,100 – $39,900 312 aircraft
Stays at destination $21,100 Your flight $18,192 Repositioning $0 Fees & taxes $2,880 Total flying time 2h 50m Empty leg resold $30,500 Your flight $18,192 Repositioning $8,771 Fees & taxes $3,538 Total flying time 5h 30m Returns to base $39,900 Your flight $18,192 Repositioning $17,542 Fees & taxes $4,196 Total flying time 5h 30m Returns for the next trip $39,900 Your flight $18,192 Repositioning $17,542 Fees & taxes $4,196 Total flying time 5h 30m
Heavy jet Gulfstream G450, Falcon 900, Challenger 605	10–14	2h 40m	$29,500 – $52,500 265 aircraft
Stays at destination $29,500 Your flight $21,330 Repositioning $4,740 Fees & taxes $3,471 Total flying time 3h 20m Empty leg resold $41,000 Your flight $21,330 Repositioning $15,405 Fees & taxes $4,271 Total flying time 6h 00m Returns to base $52,500 Your flight $21,330 Repositioning $26,070 Fees & taxes $5,071 Total flying time 6h 00m Returns for the next trip $52,500 Your flight $21,330 Repositioning $26,070 Fees & taxes $5,071 Total flying time 6h 00m
Ultra-long-range jet Gulfstream G650, Global 7500, Falcon 8X	12–16	2h 40m	$37,000 – $63,900 302 aircraft
Stays at destination $37,000 Your flight $26,000 Repositioning $7,000 Fees & taxes $3,991 Total flying time 3h 20m Empty leg resold $50,400 Your flight $26,000 Repositioning $19,500 Fees & taxes $4,928 Total flying time 5h 50m Returns to base $63,900 Your flight $26,000 Repositioning $32,000 Fees & taxes $5,866 Total flying time 5h 50m Returns for the next trip $63,900 Your flight $26,000 Repositioning $32,000 Fees & taxes $5,866 Total flying time 5h 50m
Bizliner Boeing BBJ, Airbus ACJ319	19–48	3h 50m	$37,400 – $74,200 4 aircraft
Stays at destination $37,400 Your flight $13,346 Repositioning $20,018 Fees & taxes $4,018 Total flying time 9h 30m Empty leg resold $57,500 Your flight $13,346 Repositioning $35,471 Fees & taxes $8,725 Total flying time 18h 20m Returns to base $74,200 Your flight $13,346 Repositioning $50,924 Fees & taxes $9,883 Total flying time 18h 20m Returns for the next trip $74,200 Your flight $13,346 Repositioning $50,924 Fees & taxes $9,883 Total flying time 18h 20m

Prices are computed across 3032 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

$9,400

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

Your flight: $4,676
Repositioning: $2,672
Fees & taxes: $2,067
Total flying time: 4h 25m

Empty leg resold

$11,300

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

Your flight: $4,676
Repositioning: $4,426
Fees & taxes: $2,198
Total flying time: 6h 30m

Returns to base

$13,200

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

Your flight: $4,676
Repositioning: $6,179
Fees & taxes: $2,330
Total flying time: 6h 30m

Returns for the next trip

$13,200

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

Your flight: $4,676
Repositioning: $6,179
Fees & taxes: $2,330
Total flying time: 6h 30m

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 — Palm Beach

Palm Beach International Airport (PBI)

Frequently asked questions

How much does a private jet from Chicago to Palm Beach cost?

Estimated one-way charter cost is $9,400–$13,200 on a turboprop and up to $74,200 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 Palm Beach?

About 2h 40m – 3h 50m depending on the aircraft. The direct distance is 982 nm (1,819 km).

Which airports are used for private jets between Chicago and Palm Beach?

Departures typically use Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), Chicago Executive Airport (PWK). Arrivals typically use Palm Beach International Airport (PBI).

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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