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Charter routes / Midwest / Aspen to Chicago
879 nm · about 2h 29m block on a midsize jet · typically $25,000–$35,000 one-way.
879 nm
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2h 29m typical block · Midsize Jet
$25,000–$35,000
One-way estimate
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Operators at endpoints
879 nm
Distance
2h 29m
Block time (midsize jet)
$25,000–$35,000
Typical one-way estimate
7
Operators at the endpoints
The Aspen–Chicago run covers 879 nautical miles, typically flown on a midsize jet in about 2h 29m block time from KASE to KPWK.
Chicago peaks May–Oct, strongest demand around spring and summer and fall. Book 2–4 weeks ahead in season; slots and ramp space at KPWK tighten around holidays and major events.
Departure side: Special crew training required, one FBO (Atlantic Aviation).
| Class | Typical aircraft | Seats | Block | One-way est. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop | King Air 350, Pilatus PC-12 | 6–9 | 3h 37m | $11,000–$15,000 |
| Light Jet | Citation CJ3, Phenom 300 | 4–7 | 2h 33m | $18,000–$25,000 |
| Midsize JetTypical | Citation XLS+, Learjet 60XR | 7–9 | 2h 29m | $25,000–$35,000 |
| Super-Midsize Jet | Citation Longitude, Challenger 350 | 8–12 | 2h 22m | $28,500–$40,000 |
| Heavy Jet | Gulfstream G550, Global 6000 | 12–19 | 2h 20m | $39,500–$55,500 |
Estimates only, class rate card × block time on great-circle distance +8% routing, the same math as the cost estimator. Real quotes vary with dates, positioning, and demand.
Operators based at either end fly it without positioning an aircraft first, often the sharpest quotes.
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The trip covers about 879 nautical miles. Plan on roughly 2h 29m block time on a midsize jet, a light jet runs about 2h 33m, a heavy jet about 2h 20m. Block time includes taxi and climb, not just cruise.
One-way estimates run $25,000–$35,000 on a midsize jet, the class most travelers book at this distance. Across the whole rate card the spread is $11,000 (turboprop) to $55,500 (heavy jet). Real quotes move with dates, positioning, and demand.
Departures typically use KASE, KEGE, KGJT; arrivals use KPWK, KMDW, KDPA, KUGN. When KPWK is slot-restricted or weathered in, nearby alternates include KORD, KENW, KGYY, KMKE.
At 879 nm, most charters book a midsize jet (Citation XLS+, Learjet 60XR, 7–9 seats). Larger cabins fly it faster with more room; smaller classes trade comfort for price.
Empty legs on this route are posted by operators as repositioning flights come up, they clear in hours, not days. Watch the empty-legs board or set an alert to catch the next one.
