Private Jet Charter
Private Jet : Fort Lauderdale ➔ Chicago
Tailor-made charter service. A senior broker reviews your request within 30 minutes.
Estimated distance
~6,850 km
Average flight time
~8h 21m
Recommended aircraft
Heavy Jet (Falcon 7X, Gulfstream G450)
Whether for an urgent business trip or an exclusive leisure flight, our brokers organise your journey between Fort Lauderdale 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
Between Fort Lauderdale and Chicago our desk plans 1,905 km in 2h31, heavy jet category. The flight plan is filed once takeoff performance at Fort Lauderdale Executive (1832 m) and alternate fuel are validated. On this short sector a Falcon 2000LXS is the best cost / block-time compromise.
Departure and arrival airports
Fort Lauderdale Executive (KFXE)
On the departure side, Fort Lauderdale Executive (KFXE) serves Fort Lauderdale from 26.20°N / 80.17°W. The general-aviation terminal is run by Sheltair FXE; 1832 m — midsize and most heavy jets, full fuel on standard days. Helicopter onward leg to Las Olas / Boca Raton.
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
- 1,905 km · 1,028 NM
- Estimated block time
- 2h31
- Recommended aircraft
- Falcon 2000LXS (Heavy Jet)
- Departure FBO
- Sheltair FXE — Fort Lauderdale Executive (KFXE / FXE)
- Arrival FBO
- Atlantic Aviation / Signature — Chicago Executive (KPWK / PWK)
- Departure runway
- 1832 m — midsize and most heavy jets, full fuel on standard days
- 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 Fort Lauderdale to Chicago?
About 2h31 block time on a Falcon 2000LXS, for 1,905 km great-circle between KFXE and KPWK.
Which aircraft suits Fort Lauderdale → Chicago?
A Falcon 2000LXS (Heavy 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 Fort Lauderdale Executive?
Wheels-up is typically possible within 2 to 4 hours subject to slot and crew duty, from Sheltair FXE.
What about customs and formalities?
Domestic sector: no customs, boarding possible up to 15 minutes before departure.