Private Jet Charter
Private Jet : New York ➔ Chicago
Tailor-made charter service. A senior broker reviews your request within 30 minutes.
Estimated distance
~1,140 km
Average flight time
~1h 23m
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 New York 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 New York Teterboro (KTEB) and Chicago Executive (KPWK) removes connections entirely: 1,160 km non-stop in 1h45. The flight plan is filed once takeoff performance at New York Teterboro (2134 m) and alternate fuel are validated. On this short sector a Citation XLS+ is the best cost / block-time compromise.
Departure and arrival airports
New York Teterboro (KTEB)
On the departure side, New York Teterboro (KTEB) serves New York from 40.85°N / 74.06°W. The general-aviation terminal is run by Signature / Meridian / Jet Aviation; 2134 m — midsize and most heavy jets, full fuel on standard days. Helicopter onward leg to Manhattan Heliport (Downtown).
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
- 1,160 km · 626 NM
- Estimated block time
- 1h45
- Recommended aircraft
- Citation XLS+ (Midsize Jet)
- Departure FBO
- Signature / Meridian / Jet Aviation — New York Teterboro (KTEB / TEB)
- Arrival FBO
- Atlantic Aviation / Signature — Chicago Executive (KPWK / PWK)
- Departure runway
- 2134 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 New York to Chicago?
About 1h45 block time on a Citation XLS+, for 1,160 km great-circle between KTEB and KPWK.
Which aircraft suits New York → 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 New York Teterboro?
Wheels-up is typically possible within 2 to 4 hours subject to slot and crew duty, from Signature / Meridian / Jet Aviation.
What about customs and formalities?
Domestic sector: no customs, boarding possible up to 15 minutes before departure.