Private Jet Charter
Private Jet : Los Angeles ➔ Chicago
Tailor-made charter service. A senior broker reviews your request within 30 minutes.
Estimated distance
~2,800 km
Average flight time
~3h 25m
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 Los Angeles 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
Chartering privately between Van Nuys (KVNY) and Chicago Executive (KPWK) removes connections entirely: 2,798 km non-stop in 3h33. The constraint here is rarely range but slot and parking availability at Chicago Executive (1554 m runway). A helicopter connection to Centre Chicago can be added to the quote.
Departure and arrival airports
Van Nuys (KVNY)
On the departure side, Van Nuys (KVNY) serves Los Angeles from 34.21°N / 118.49°W. The general-aviation terminal is run by Signature Flight Support; 2469 m — heavy and long-range jets without performance penalty. Helicopter onward leg to Beverly Hills / Malibu.
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
- 2,798 km · 1,511 NM
- Estimated block time
- 3h33
- Recommended aircraft
- Falcon 2000LXS (Heavy Jet)
- Departure FBO
- Signature Flight Support — Van Nuys (KVNY / VNY)
- Arrival FBO
- Atlantic Aviation / Signature — Chicago Executive (KPWK / PWK)
- Departure runway
- 2469 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 Los Angeles to Chicago?
About 3h33 block time on a Falcon 2000LXS, for 2,798 km great-circle between KVNY and KPWK.
Which aircraft suits Los Angeles → 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 Van Nuys?
Wheels-up is typically possible within 2 to 4 hours subject to slot and crew duty, from Signature Flight Support.
What about customs and formalities?
Domestic sector: no customs, boarding possible up to 15 minutes before departure.