Private Jet Charter
Private Jet : Aspen ➔ Chicago
Tailor-made charter service. A senior broker reviews your request within 30 minutes.
Estimated distance
~4,540 km
Average flight time
~5h 32m
Recommended aircraft
Super Midsize / Heavy Jet (Challenger 350, Falcon 2000)
Whether for an urgent business trip or an exclusive leisure flight, our brokers organise your journey between Aspen and Chicago aboard latest-generation aircraft. Discreet handling, dedicated cabin crew, FBO access at departure and arrival, ground transfers and on-board catering tailored to your wishes — every detail is curated by a Redwood senior broker.
Operational context
Aspen → Chicago: 1,628 km, 2h20 block time, departing Aspen Pitkin (KASE) and arriving Chicago Executive (KPWK). The constraint here is rarely range but slot and parking availability at Chicago Executive (1554 m runway). Firm quote from a senior broker within 30 minutes, 24/7.
Departure and arrival airports
Aspen Pitkin (KASE)
On the departure side, Aspen Pitkin (KASE) serves Aspen from 39.22°N / 106.86°W. The general-aviation terminal is run by Atlantic Aviation Aspen; 2434 m — heavy and long-range jets without performance penalty. Helicopter onward leg to Aspen Mountain.
Chicago Executive (KPWK)
On the arrival side, Chicago Executive (KPWK) serves Chicago from 42.11°N / 87.90°W. The general-aviation terminal is run by Atlantic Aviation / Signature; 1554 m — light to midsize jets, payload-limited on hot days. Helicopter onward leg to Centre Chicago.
Route data
- Great-circle distance
- 1,628 km · 879 NM
- Estimated block time
- 2h20
- Recommended aircraft
- Citation XLS+ (Midsize Jet)
- Departure FBO
- Atlantic Aviation Aspen — Aspen Pitkin (KASE / ASE)
- Arrival FBO
- Atlantic Aviation / Signature — Chicago Executive (KPWK / PWK)
- Departure runway
- 2434 m — heavy and long-range jets without performance penalty
- Arrival runway
- 1554 m — light to midsize jets, payload-limited on hot days
- Onward helicopter
- Centre Chicago
Seasonality & slots
Business traffic peaks Monday mornings and Thursday evenings; weekend slots are usually immediate.
Customs & formalities
Domestic sector: no customs, boarding possible up to 15 minutes before departure.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the flight from Aspen to Chicago?
About 2h20 block time on a Citation XLS+, for 1,628 km great-circle between KASE and KPWK.
Which aircraft suits Aspen → Chicago?
A Citation XLS+ (Midsize Jet) is the natural fit. Runway at arrival: 1554 m — light to midsize jets, payload-limited on hot days.
How fast can we depart from Aspen Pitkin?
Wheels-up is typically possible within 2 to 4 hours subject to slot and crew duty, from Atlantic Aviation Aspen.
What about customs and formalities?
Domestic sector: no customs, boarding possible up to 15 minutes before departure.