MDW → VNY · 1,515 nm · 3h 55m
Private jet
Chicago to Los Angeles
A private jet from Chicago to Los Angeles leaves Chicago Midway (MDW) for Los Angeles Van Nuys (VNY), from about $52,451 one way. Live market pricing, current empty legs and confirmed operator quotes.
Flying the other way? Private jet Los Angeles to Chicago
Indicative pricing
What a private jet Chicago to Los Angeles costs.
Heavy Jet
Indicative ranges for four passengers, one way, based on live market data. Seat and hourly figures divide the lower bound by four passengers and by the 3h 55m block time. Confirmed pricing depends on aircraft availability for your dates.
Flying Chicago to Los Angeles
Midway (MDW) sits 1,515 nautical miles from Van Nuys (VNY) — about 3h 55m in the air once taxi, climb and descent are counted. Beyond light-jet range. A midsize aircraft flies this nonstop; a light jet would need a fuel stop.
Scheduled alternatives on this pairing mean fixed departure times, terminal queues and, on connecting itineraries, a lost half-day. A private charter departs when you do: arrive fifteen minutes before wheels-up, walk to the aircraft, and land at the field closest to where you are actually going.
Aircraft that fly this sector
Realistic cabin classes: Midsize jet, Heavy jet. Typical types on the route include Challenger 350, Praetor 600 and Citation Longitude (all super-midsize). A larger cabin buys range, baggage volume and a quieter ride rather than a faster crossing — on a sector this length the time difference between classes is measured in minutes.
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Empty legs
On record: 6 empty legs departing Chicago since tracking began, the lowest listed at $10,213. Monthly price report
No empty legs on this sector right now — they are published daily, so it is worth checking the live board of empty leg flights.
Questions
Chicago to Los Angeles, answered.
How long is the flight from Chicago to Los Angeles?
The sector is roughly 1,515 nautical miles, which works out at about 3h 55m block time including taxi, climb and descent. Headwinds can add to that on the eastbound leg.
How much does a private jet from Chicago to Los Angeles cost?
Indicative one-way pricing starts around $52,451 for four passengers, depending on aircraft class and availability. The estimate on this page prices your exact dates.
Which aircraft suits this route?
Beyond light-jet range. A midsize aircraft flies this nonstop; a light jet would need a fuel stop. Typical aircraft: Challenger 350, Praetor 600 and Citation Longitude (all super-midsize).
Which airports are used?
Departure from Midway (MDW / KMDW) in Chicago, arrival at Van Nuys (VNY / KVNY) in Los Angeles. Alternative fields nearby can often be arranged on request.
Chicago to Los Angeles, on your schedule.
Confirmed aircraft and firm pricing for your dates.