Private jet charter from Chicago to Palm Beach

982 nm (1,819 km) 2h 30m – 3h 10m in the air est. from $9,600 one way · USD, incl. taxes & fees

Map of the flight from Chicago to Palm Beach

Charter a private jet from Chicago, IL to Palm Beach, FL, priced on real aircraft from charter 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	Request
Turboprop Pilatus PC-12, King Air 350	Passengers 6–8	2h 40m	$9,600 – $15,500 432 aircraft	Request
Stays at destination $9,600 Your flight $4,915 Repositioning $1,820 Fees & taxes $2,881 Total flying time 3h 40m Empty leg resold $12,600 Your flight $4,915 Repositioning $4,551 Fees & taxes $3,086 Total flying time 6h 40m Returns to base $15,500 Your flight $4,915 Repositioning $7,281 Fees & taxes $3,291 Total flying time 6h 40m Returns for the next trip $15,500 Your flight $4,915 Repositioning $7,281 Fees & taxes $3,291 Total flying time 6h 40m
Very light jet HondaJet, Citation M2, Phenom 100	Passengers 4–5	3h 10m	$13,900 – $23,900 52 aircraft	Request
Stays at destination $13,900 Your flight $9,045 Repositioning $1,696 Fees & taxes $3,181 Total flying time 3h 50m Empty leg resold $18,900 Your flight $9,045 Repositioning $6,360 Fees & taxes $3,531 Total flying time 7h 05m Returns to base $23,900 Your flight $9,045 Repositioning $11,023 Fees & taxes $3,881 Total flying time 7h 05m Returns for the next trip $23,900 Your flight $9,045 Repositioning $11,023 Fees & taxes $3,881 Total flying time 7h 05m
Light jet Phenom 300, Citation CJ3, Learjet 45	Passengers 6–7	3h 00m	$14,000 – $26,000 991 aircraft	Request
Stays at destination $14,000 Your flight $10,807 Repositioning $0 Fees & taxes $3,186 Total flying time 3h 00m Empty leg resold $18,800 Your flight $10,807 Repositioning $4,503 Fees & taxes $3,524 Total flying time 5h 30m Returns to base $23,700 Your flight $10,807 Repositioning $9,006 Fees & taxes $3,862 Total flying time 5h 30m Returns for the next trip $26,000 Your flight $10,807 Repositioning $11,167 Fees & taxes $4,024 Total flying time 6h 05m
Midsize jet Citation XLS, Hawker 800XP, Learjet 60	Passengers 7–8	2h 30m	$19,500 – $36,500 637 aircraft	Request
Stays at destination $19,500 Your flight $15,892 Repositioning $0 Fees & taxes $3,568 Total flying time 2h 30m Empty leg resold $36,200 Your flight $15,892 Repositioning $15,574 Fees & taxes $4,736 Total flying time 7h 25m Returns to base $52,900 Your flight $15,892 Repositioning $31,148 Fees & taxes $5,904 Total flying time 7h 25m Returns for the next trip $36,500 Your flight $15,892 Repositioning $15,892 Fees & taxes $4,760 Total flying time 5h 00m
Super-midsize jet Challenger 350, Citation X, Gulfstream G280	Passengers 8–10	2h 40m	$21,800 – $41,300 312 aircraft	Request
Stays at destination $21,800 Your flight $18,114 Repositioning $0 Fees & taxes $3,734 Total flying time 2h 40m Empty leg resold $31,600 Your flight $18,114 Repositioning $9,057 Fees & taxes $4,414 Total flying time 5h 25m Returns to base $41,300 Your flight $18,114 Repositioning $18,114 Fees & taxes $5,093 Total flying time 5h 25m Returns for the next trip $41,300 Your flight $18,114 Repositioning $18,114 Fees & taxes $5,093 Total flying time 5h 25m
Large jet Gulfstream G450, Falcon 900, Challenger 605	Passengers 10–14	2h 40m	$30,300 – $53,300 265 aircraft	Request
Stays at destination $30,300 Your flight $20,650 Repositioning $5,354 Fees & taxes $4,326 Total flying time 3h 25m Empty leg resold $39,800 Your flight $20,650 Repositioning $14,149 Fees & taxes $4,986 Total flying time 5h 40m Returns to base $49,200 Your flight $20,650 Repositioning $22,944 Fees & taxes $5,645 Total flying time 5h 40m Returns for the next trip $53,300 Your flight $20,650 Repositioning $26,768 Fees & taxes $5,932 Total flying time 6h 10m
Ultra-long-range jet Gulfstream G650, Global 7500, Falcon 8X	Passengers 12–16	2h 40m	$39,000 – $66,800 302 aircraft	Request
Stays at destination $39,000 Your flight $26,858 Repositioning $7,231 Fees & taxes $4,932 Total flying time 3h 20m Empty leg resold $52,900 Your flight $26,858 Repositioning $20,144 Fees & taxes $5,901 Total flying time 5h 50m Returns to base $66,800 Your flight $26,858 Repositioning $33,056 Fees & taxes $6,869 Total flying time 5h 50m Returns for the next trip $66,800 Your flight $26,858 Repositioning $33,056 Fees & taxes $6,869 Total flying time 5h 50m
Bizliner Boeing BBJ, Airbus ACJ319	Passengers 19–48	2h 40m	$79,100 – $122,400 3 aircraft	Request
Stays at destination $79,100 Your flight $41,880 Repositioning $29,471 Fees & taxes $7,727 Total flying time 4h 35m Empty leg resold $100,800 Your flight $41,880 Repositioning $49,635 Fees & taxes $9,239 Total flying time 7h 10m Returns to base $122,400 Your flight $41,880 Repositioning $69,800 Fees & taxes $10,752 Total flying time 7h 10m Returns for the next trip $122,400 Your flight $41,880 Repositioning $69,800 Fees & taxes $10,752 Total flying time 7h 10m

Prices are computed across 2994 real aircraft able to fly this route — see estimated prices per aircraft 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

$9,600

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

Your flight: $4,915
Repositioning: $1,820
Fees & taxes: $2,881
Total flying time: 3h 40m

Empty leg resold

$12,600

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

Your flight: $4,915
Repositioning: $4,551
Fees & taxes: $3,086
Total flying time: 6h 40m

Returns to base

$15,500

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

Your flight: $4,915
Repositioning: $7,281
Fees & taxes: $3,291
Total flying time: 6h 40m

Returns for the next trip

$15,500

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

Your flight: $4,915
Repositioning: $7,281
Fees & taxes: $3,291
Total flying time: 6h 40m

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

Get an estimate for your dates

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 $9,600–$15,500 on a turboprop and up to $122,400 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 Palm Beach?

About 2h 30m – 3h 10m 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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