Private jet charter from Palm Beach to Chicago

982 nm (1,819 km) 2h 50m – 4h 00m in the air from $10,500 one way

Map of the flight from Palm Beach to Chicago

Charter a private jet from Palm Beach, FL to Chicago, IL 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	$10,500 – $13,400 435 aircraft
Stays at destination $10,500 Your flight $4,843 Repositioning $3,507 Fees & taxes $2,142 Total flying time 5h 00m Empty leg resold $11,900 Your flight $4,843 Repositioning $4,843 Fees & taxes $2,242 Total flying time 6h 35m Returns to base $13,400 Your flight $4,843 Repositioning $6,179 Fees & taxes $2,342 Total flying time 6h 35m Returns for the next trip $13,400 Your flight $4,843 Repositioning $6,179 Fees & taxes $2,342 Total flying time 6h 35m
Very light jet HondaJet, Citation M2, Phenom 100	4–5	3h 20m	$13,600 – $23,000 92 aircraft
Stays at destination $13,600 Your flight $9,309 Repositioning $1,917 Fees & taxes $2,358 Total flying time 4h 05m Empty leg resold $18,300 Your flight $9,309 Repositioning $6,298 Fees & taxes $2,686 Total flying time 7h 20m Returns to base $23,000 Your flight $9,309 Repositioning $10,679 Fees & taxes $3,015 Total flying time 7h 20m Returns for the next trip $23,000 Your flight $9,309 Repositioning $10,679 Fees & taxes $3,015 Total flying time 7h 20m
Light jet Phenom 300, Citation CJ3, Learjet 45	6–7	2h 50m	$16,000 – $28,000 989 aircraft
Stays at destination $16,000 Your flight $11,177 Repositioning $2,312 Fees & taxes $2,527 Total flying time 3h 30m Empty leg resold $22,000 Your flight $11,177 Repositioning $7,900 Fees & taxes $2,947 Total flying time 6h 25m Returns to base $28,000 Your flight $11,177 Repositioning $13,489 Fees & taxes $3,366 Total flying time 6h 25m Returns for the next trip $28,000 Your flight $11,177 Repositioning $13,489 Fees & taxes $3,366 Total flying time 6h 25m
Midsize jet Citation XLS, Hawker 800XP, Learjet 60	7–8	3h 10m	$17,500 – $32,400 636 aircraft
Stays at destination $17,500 Your flight $14,840 Repositioning $0 Fees & taxes $2,629 Total flying time 3h 05m Empty leg resold $24,900 Your flight $14,840 Repositioning $6,941 Fees & taxes $3,149 Total flying time 6h 00m Returns to base $32,400 Your flight $14,840 Repositioning $13,882 Fees & taxes $3,670 Total flying time 6h 00m Returns for the next trip $32,400 Your flight $14,840 Repositioning $13,882 Fees & taxes $3,670 Total flying time 6h 00m
Super-midsize jet Challenger 350, Citation X, Gulfstream G280	8–10	2h 50m	$23,200 – $44,100 312 aircraft
Stays at destination $23,200 Your flight $20,155 Repositioning $0 Fees & taxes $3,027 Total flying time 2h 55m Empty leg resold $33,600 Your flight $20,155 Repositioning $9,730 Fees & taxes $3,757 Total flying time 5h 40m Returns to base $44,100 Your flight $20,155 Repositioning $19,460 Fees & taxes $4,487 Total flying time 5h 40m Returns for the next trip $44,100 Your flight $20,155 Repositioning $19,460 Fees & taxes $4,487 Total flying time 5h 40m
Heavy jet Gulfstream G450, Falcon 900, Challenger 605	10–14	2h 50m	$29,500 – $52,000 263 aircraft
Stays at destination $29,500 Your flight $20,860 Repositioning $5,215 Fees & taxes $3,471 Total flying time 3h 30m Empty leg resold $38,800 Your flight $20,860 Repositioning $13,783 Fees & taxes $4,114 Total flying time 5h 50m Returns to base $48,000 Your flight $20,860 Repositioning $22,350 Fees & taxes $4,757 Total flying time 5h 50m Returns for the next trip $52,000 Your flight $20,860 Repositioning $26,075 Fees & taxes $5,036 Total flying time 6h 20m
Ultra-long-range jet Gulfstream G650, Global 7500, Falcon 8X	12–16	2h 50m	$31,800 – $60,900 302 aircraft
Stays at destination $31,800 Your flight $28,140 Repositioning $0 Fees & taxes $3,626 Total flying time 2h 50m Empty leg resold $46,400 Your flight $28,140 Repositioning $13,568 Fees & taxes $4,644 Total flying time 5h 30m Returns to base $60,900 Your flight $28,140 Repositioning $27,135 Fees & taxes $5,661 Total flying time 5h 30m Returns for the next trip $60,900 Your flight $28,140 Repositioning $27,135 Fees & taxes $5,661 Total flying time 5h 30m
Bizliner Boeing BBJ, Airbus ACJ319	19–48	4h 00m	$53,400 – $74,900 4 aircraft
Stays at destination $53,400 Your flight $14,048 Repositioning $30,906 Fees & taxes $8,435 Total flying time 12h 50m Empty leg resold $64,100 Your flight $14,048 Repositioning $40,915 Fees & taxes $9,185 Total flying time 18h 30m Returns to base $74,900 Your flight $14,048 Repositioning $50,924 Fees & taxes $9,936 Total flying time 18h 30m Returns for the next trip $74,900 Your flight $14,048 Repositioning $50,924 Fees & taxes $9,936 Total flying time 18h 30m

Prices are computed across 3033 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

$10,500

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

Your flight: $4,843
Repositioning: $3,507
Fees & taxes: $2,142
Total flying time: 5h 00m

Empty leg resold

$11,900

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

Your flight: $4,843
Repositioning: $4,843
Fees & taxes: $2,242
Total flying time: 6h 35m

Returns to base

$13,400

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

Your flight: $4,843
Repositioning: $6,179
Fees & taxes: $2,342
Total flying time: 6h 35m

Returns for the next trip

$13,400

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

Your flight: $4,843
Repositioning: $6,179
Fees & taxes: $2,342
Total flying time: 6h 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 — Palm Beach

Palm Beach International Airport (PBI)

Arrival airports — Chicago

Frequently asked questions

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

Estimated one-way charter cost is $10,500–$13,400 on a turboprop and up to $74,900 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 Palm Beach to Chicago?

About 2h 50m – 4h 00m depending on the aircraft. The direct distance is 982 nm (1,819 km).

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

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

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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