Downtown Columbus, Ohio, view from Main St. Bridge (Edited version)

Private Jet from Chicago to Columbus

A short Midwest business route of about an hour.

Estimate this trip

Chicago to Columbus by Jet Size

MDW to CMH is 282 statute miles (245 nautical). Showing aircraft that fly it nonstop. Estimates exclude taxes, fees and repositioning.

Jet sizeSeatsTimeOne way, estimated
Turboprop6–81 hr 10 mindaily minimum$9,000–$14,000
Very light jet4–51 hrdaily minimum$9,000–$14,000
Light jet5–755 mindaily minimum$10,900–$15,900
Midsize jet7–955 mindaily minimum$16,600–$21,500
Super-midsize jet8–1050 mindaily minimum$20,500–$31,000
Heavy jet10–1650 mindaily minimum$36,500–$56,000
Ultra-long-range jet12–1950 mindaily minimum$49,500–$86,500

Tips for This Route

Ohio State

Football weekends at Ohio State bring extra traffic into Columbus.

Light Jets

A very light or light jet is ideal for the trip.

Departure and Arrival Airports

Other options: Midway (MDW), Chicago Executive (PWK) or O’Hare (ORD); John Glenn Columbus (CMH) or Ohio State University Airport (OSU).

Departure

MDW Chicago Midway International Airport

About 10 miles to downtown Chicago

Midway airport guide

Chicago to Columbus Questions

How long is a private flight from Chicago to Columbus?

About 1 hr 10 min in a turboprop and about 50 min in an ultra-long-range jet, from takeoff to landing.

How much does a private jet from Chicago to Columbus cost?

Estimates start at about $9,000 to $14,000 one way in a turboprop, before taxes, fees and repositioning. Larger jets cost more; see the table above for every size. Your quote shows the exact price for your dates.

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