Chicago to Philadelphia Private Jet Flights
Private Jet Charter provides on-demand private flights between Chicago and Philadelphia. Both cities have large banking, law and healthcare sectors, and both are home to major research universities, so executives, physicians and academics travel between them throughout the year.
Most trips start in Chicago and return the same day or the next. Philadelphia-based teams also fly west for client meetings. Demand does not follow a single season, and families add trips around school breaks.
A private jet charter from Chicago to Philadelphia lets you set the departure time and keep the whole group on one aircraft. It also lets you choose the airport nearest your meeting at either end, instead of working around one airline schedule.
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Chicago to Philadelphia is about 580 nautical miles. Every aircraft listed here flies it nonstop, and none comes near the limit of its range.
The light jets on this route are the Embraer Phenom 300E and the Citation CJ4. The Beech King Air 350 is a turboprop that covers the distance with a slower cruise than any of the jets.
Two midsize jets, the Citation XLS and the Hawker 800XP/900XP, sit one step above the light jets. The Bombardier Challenger 300 is a super midsize jet and the largest category on the page.
I would book the Citation XLS for most trips here. On a leg with this much range to spare, a super midsize jet buys you nothing you need, and the midsize category costs less. Pick the turboprop only if the schedule has room for the extra time in the air.
Below are some of the most popular aircraft frequently chartered for private jet flights between Chicago and Philadelphia:
Rent Midsize Jets Citation XLS
Rent Super Midsize Jets Bombardier Challenger 300
Rent Turboprops Aircraft Beech King Air 350
Rent Light Private Jets Embraer Phenom 300E
Rent Midsize Jets Hawker 800XP/900XP
Rent Light Private Jets Citation CJ4
Best Airports for Private Jets Between Chicago and Philadelphia
Chicago Airports
- Chicago Executive Airport (PWK): Based in Wheeling, it serves the northern and northwest suburbs, and the Loop is about 45 minutes away outside rush hour. It is the airport to pick when your trip starts in the suburbs rather than downtown.
- Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW): Serves the south side and downtown, with the Loop about 25 minutes away outside rush hour. It is the airport for trips that begin in the city itself.
Philadelphia Airports
- Northeast Philadelphia Airport (PNE): Serves the Northeast, Bucks County and the northern suburbs. Center City is about 30 minutes away outside rush hour.
- Philadelphia International Airport (PHL): Serves University City and the airport district to the south. Center City is about 20 minutes away outside rush hour.
For a downtown to downtown meeting, pair Midway (MDW) with Philadelphia International (PHL). You are roughly 25 minutes from the Loop at one end and 20 minutes from Center City at the other. If your meetings are in the suburbs, pair Chicago Executive (PWK) with Northeast Philadelphia (PNE), which put you on the north side of each metro area.
Private jet airports near Chicago and Philadelphia
How Much Does a Private Jet Charter Cost from Chicago to Philadelphia?
| Aircraft Type | Estimated Price Range | Average Flight Duration | Example Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop | $5,500 – $9,500 | 2 hr 20 min | Beech King Air 350 Piaggio Avanti 180 Beech King Air 200 Beech King Air 90 GTx Pilatus PC-12 |
| Light Jet | $10,500 – $15,000 | 1 hr 40 min | Embraer Phenom 300E Citation CJ4 Lear 35 Nextant 400XT Citation Bravo |
| Midsize Jet | $14,500 – $20,000 | 1 hr 35 min | Citation XLS Hawker 800XP/900XP Learjet 60 Citation VII Embraer Legacy 450 |
| Super Midsize Jet | $18,500 – $25,000 | 1 hr 30 min | Bombardier Challenger 300 Hawker 4000 Citation Sovereign Citation Latitude Citation X |
The final one-way price depends on repositioning, which is higher when the aircraft has to fly in from outside Chicago, and on the category you choose. A quote for your dates shows where in the range you land.
Round-Trip Private Jet Charter Between Chicago and Philadelphia
The prices in the table are one-way. A same-day return in a midsize jet works here, since each leg is well under two hours in the air. You can hold a morning meeting and be home that evening. Plan an overnight when the business runs into a second day.
For a stay of a night or more, the aircraft and crew can wait for you, with the crew’s hotel and daily expenses for each night part of the round-trip quote. The other option is for the aircraft to leave and come back for your return, which adds two positioning flights. A night or two usually favors waiting on a leg this long. A longer stay moves the choice toward sending the aircraft home. Include your return date when you request a quote.
Ready to Book Your Private Jet from Chicago to Philadelphia?
Our agents answer 24/7. We source the aircraft from operators, negotiate the price with them directly, and help you decide between the midsize category and a lighter or larger one, and between the MDW and PHL pairing or the PWK and PNE pairing.
Call our charter team at +1 (954) 727-0629 or email flights@privatejetcharter.com for help with your flight between Chicago and Philadelphia. If you already know your dates, request a private charter flight quote online.
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