Private Jet Charter

Private Jet : Chicago ➔ Austin

Tailor-made charter service. A senior broker reviews your request within 30 minutes.

Estimated distance

~5,380 km

Average flight time

~6h 34m

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 Chicago and Austin 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

Chartering privately between Chicago Executive (KPWK) and Austin-Bergstrom (KAUS) removes connections entirely: 1,587 km non-stop in 2h17. Boarding at Atlantic Aviation / Signature, private-lounge processing and direct taxi to the holding point. On this short sector a Citation XLS+ is the best cost / block-time compromise.

Departure and arrival airports

Chicago Executive (KPWK)

Chicago Executive (KPWK / PWK) is a major business field at 42.11°N / 87.90°W, USA. Runway: 1554 m — light to midsize jets, payload-limited on hot days. Business-aviation handling: Atlantic Aviation / Signature. Helicopter link: Centre Chicago.

Austin-Bergstrom (KAUS)

Austin-Bergstrom (KAUS / AUS) is a major business field at 30.19°N / 97.67°W, USA. Runway: 3658 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation. Business-aviation handling: Atlantic Aviation AUS. Helicopter link: Downtown Austin.

Route data

Great-circle distance: 1,587 km · 857 NM
Estimated block time: 2h17
Recommended aircraft: Citation XLS+ (Midsize Jet)
Departure FBO: Atlantic Aviation / Signature — Chicago Executive (KPWK / PWK)
Arrival FBO: Atlantic Aviation AUS — Austin-Bergstrom (KAUS / AUS)
Departure runway: 1554 m — light to midsize jets, payload-limited on hot days
Arrival runway: 3658 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation
Onward helicopter: Downtown Austin

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 Chicago to Austin?

About 2h17 block time on a Citation XLS+, for 1,587 km great-circle between KPWK and KAUS.

Which aircraft suits Chicago → Austin?

A Citation XLS+ (Midsize Jet) is the natural fit. Runway at arrival: 3658 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation.

How fast can we depart from Chicago Executive?

Wheels-up is typically possible within 2 to 4 hours subject to slot and crew duty, from Atlantic Aviation / Signature.

What about customs and formalities?