Private Jet Charter
Private Jet : Montréal ➔ Chicago
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 Montréal 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 Montréal and Chicago our desk plans 1,195 km in 1h48, midsize jet category. The constraint here is rarely range but slot and parking availability at Chicago Executive (1554 m runway). Onward helicopter transfer available to Centre Chicago.
Departure and arrival airports
Montréal-Trudeau (CYUL)
Montréal-Trudeau (CYUL / YUL) is a major business field at 45.47°N / 73.74°W, Canada. Runway: 3353 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation. Business-aviation handling: Starlink Aviation. Helicopter link: Vieux-Montréal / Mont-Tremblant.
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
- 1,195 km · 645 NM
- Estimated block time
- 1h48
- Recommended aircraft
- Citation XLS+ (Midsize Jet)
- Departure FBO
- Starlink Aviation — Montréal-Trudeau (CYUL / YUL)
- Arrival FBO
- Atlantic Aviation / Signature — Chicago Executive (KPWK / PWK)
- Departure runway
- 3353 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation
- 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
International sector Canada → USA: 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 Montréal to Chicago?
About 1h48 block time on a Citation XLS+, for 1,195 km great-circle between CYUL and KPWK.
Which aircraft suits Montréal → 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 Montréal-Trudeau?
Wheels-up is typically possible within 2 to 4 hours subject to slot and crew duty, from Starlink Aviation.
What about customs and formalities?
International sector Canada → USA: GENDEC, APIS and customs pre-notification filed by our operations desk; passports required, visas checked at booking.