Chicago Midway International Airport
KMDW, Chicago, IL
- Longest runway
- 13L/31R (6,522 ft)
About 10 miles to downtown Chicago
Midway airport guide
Private Jet Charter to Chicago
Chicago has three good options for private flights, and the right one depends on whether you are going downtown, to the North Shore or on to another flight.
- Main airport
- MDW / KMDW
- Elevation
- 620 ft
- Longest runway
- 13L/31R (6,522 ft)
- Customs
- Confirmed with your quote
Flying Private to Chicago
Midway is the closest jet airport to the Loop. Chicago Executive, northwest of the city, is business-aviation only and convenient for the North Shore suburbs. O’Hare works best when you are connecting to an international airline flight.
Chicago is a year-round business market, and winter weather is the main thing to plan around.
Chicago Airports for Private Jets
Which airport is best depends on where you are going on the ground, the time of day and the aircraft.
Chicago Executive Airport
KPWK, Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling, IL
- Longest runway
- 16/34 (5,001 ft)
About 25 miles to downtown Chicago; convenient for the North Shore
Chicago Executive airport guideChicago O'Hare International Airport
KORD, Chicago, IL
- Longest runway
- 10L/28R (13,000 ft)
- Customs
- Yes
About 17 miles to downtown Chicago
O’Hare airport guideDupage Airport
KDPA, Chicago/West Chicago, IL
- Longest runway
- 02L/20R (7,571 ft)
About 35 miles to downtown Chicago; convenient for the western suburbs
DuPage airport guideWaukegan National Airport
KUGN, Chicago/Waukegan, IL
- Longest runway
- 05/23 (6,001 ft)
About 15 minutes to Lake Forest and an hour to downtown Chicago
Waukegan airport guideBefore You Book Chicago
The local rules and conditions that affect your aircraft, schedule and price.
De-Icing
In winter, de-icing is common and is added to the final bill.
Airport Choice
Midway suits the Loop and Gold Coast; Chicago Executive suits Winnetka, Highland Park and Lake Forest.
When Demand Peaks in Chicago
Book early for these dates. Quieter periods offer the widest choice of aircraft.
- December to March
- Snow and de-icing can add time on the ground; allow extra time in the morning.
- Summer
- Lake-effect storms are less of an issue; demand rises for weekend trips to Michigan and Wisconsin lake houses.
Flight Times and Prices to Chicago
Estimated one-way flight times and prices to MDW for aircraft that fly the trip nonstop. Prices exclude taxes, fees and repositioning. Estimate a different trip
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize jet | Heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (TEB) | 712 mi | 2 hr$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr 55 min$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 50 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 1,742 mi | Needs fuel stop | 3 hr 45 min$20,500–$25,500 | 3 hr 30 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Miami (OPF) | 1,177 mi | 3 hr$13,000–$18,800 | 2 hr 50 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 40 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Dallas (DAL) | 794 mi | 2 hr$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr 55 min$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 50 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Houston (HOU) | 938 mi | 2 hr 20 min$10,900–$15,900 | 2 hr 15 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 5 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 1,850 mi | Needs fuel stop | 3 hr 55 min$21,500–$27,000 | 3 hr 40 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 1,517 mi | 3 hr 25 min$14,900–$21,500 | 3 hr 15 min$18,100–$23,000 | 3 hr 5 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Boston (BED) | 844 mi | 2 hr 20 min$10,900–$15,900 | 2 hr 15 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 5 min$36,500–$56,000 |
Route Guides
Private Jet Chicago to Burlington
PWKChicago
BTVBurlington
- Turboprop
- 2 hr 35 min
- Very light jet
- 2 hr 5 min
- One way from
- $9,000
Private Jet Chicago to Columbus
MDWChicago
CMHColumbus
- Turboprop
- 1 hr 10 min
- Very light jet
- 1 hr
- One way from
- $9,000
Private Jet Chicago to Fort Lauderdale
PWKChicago
FXEFort Lauderdale
- Light jet
- 2 hr 50 min
- Midsize jet
- 2 hr 45 min
- One way from
- $12,400
Private Jet Chicago to Jackson Hole
PWKChicago
JACJackson Hole
- Light jet
- 3 hr 5 min
- Midsize jet
- 2 hr 55 min
- One way from
- $13,500
Private Jet Chicago to Las Vegas
PWKChicago
LASLas Vegas
- Midsize jet
- 3 hr 45 min
- Super-midsize jet
- 3 hr 35 min
- One way from
- $20,500
Private Jet Chicago to Park City
PWKChicago
SLCPark City
- Light jet
- 3 hr 20 min
- Midsize jet
- 3 hr 10 min
- One way from
- $14,400
Best Aircraft for Chicago
Light and midsize jets suit most Midwest and East Coast trips. For nonstop flights to the West Coast, choose a super-midsize.
Chicago Private Jet Questions
Which Chicago airport is best for private jets?
Midway (MDW) for downtown, Chicago Executive (PWK) for the North Shore, and O’Hare (ORD) for airline connections.
How long is a private flight from Chicago to New York?
About two hours in a light or midsize jet.
