Private Jet Charter

Private Jet : Chicago ➔ Montréal

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

Estimated distance

~1,200 km

Average flight time

~1h 28m

Recommended aircraft

Midsize Jet (Citation XLS, Hawker 900XP)

Whether for an urgent business trip or an exclusive leisure flight, our brokers organise your journey between Chicago and Montréal 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

Between Chicago and Montréal our desk plans 1,195 km in 1h48, midsize jet category. 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.

Montréal-Trudeau (CYUL)

On the arrival side, Montréal-Trudeau (CYUL) serves Montréal from 45.47°N / 73.74°W. The general-aviation terminal is run by Starlink Aviation; 3353 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation. Helicopter onward leg to Vieux-Montréal / Mont-Tremblant.

Route data

Great-circle distance: 1,195 km · 645 NM
Estimated block time: 1h48
Recommended aircraft: Citation XLS+ (Midsize Jet)
Departure FBO: Atlantic Aviation / Signature — Chicago Executive (KPWK / PWK)
Arrival FBO: Starlink Aviation — Montréal-Trudeau (CYUL / YUL)
Departure runway: 1554 m — light to midsize jets, payload-limited on hot days
Arrival runway: 3353 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation
Onward helicopter: Vieux-Montréal / Mont-Tremblant

Seasonality & slots

Business traffic peaks Monday mornings and Thursday evenings; weekend slots are usually immediate.

Customs & formalities

International sector USA → Canada: GENDEC, APIS and customs pre-notification filed by our operations desk; passports required, visas checked at booking.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight from Chicago to Montréal?

About 1h48 block time on a Citation XLS+, for 1,195 km great-circle between KPWK and CYUL.

Which aircraft suits Chicago → Montréal?

A Citation XLS+ (Midsize Jet) is the natural fit. Runway at arrival: 3353 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?