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Charter routes / Midwest / Chicago to Minneapolis
292 nm · about 1h 05m block on a light jet · typically $7,500–$10,500 one-way.
292 nm
Great-circle
1h 05m typical block · Light Jet
$7,500–$10,500
One-way estimate
10
Operators at endpoints
292 nm
Distance
1h 05m
Block time (light jet)
$7,500–$10,500
Typical one-way estimate
10
Operators at the endpoints
The Chicago–Minneapolis run covers 292 nautical miles, typically flown on a light jet in about 1h 05m block time from KPWK to KFCM.
Minneapolis peaks May–Oct, strongest demand around spring and summer and fall. Book 2–4 weeks ahead in season; slots and ramp space at KFCM tighten around holidays and major events.
| Class | Typical aircraft | Seats | Block | One-way est. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop | King Air 350, Pilatus PC-12 | 6–9 | 1h 26m | $4,500–$6,000 |
| Light JetTypical | Citation CJ3, Phenom 300 | 4–7 | 1h 05m | $7,500–$10,500 |
| Midsize Jet | Citation XLS+, Learjet 60XR | 7–9 | 1h 04m | $10,500–$15,000 |
| Super-Midsize Jet | Citation Longitude, Challenger 350 | 8–12 | 1h 01m | $12,500–$17,000 |
| Heavy Jet | Gulfstream G550, Global 6000 | 12–19 | 1h 00m | $17,000–$24,000 |
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.
Based near Chicago
04 / Answers
The trip covers about 292 nautical miles. Plan on roughly 1h 05m block time on a light jet, a light jet runs about 1h 05m, a heavy jet about 1h 00m. Block time includes taxi and climb, not just cruise.
One-way estimates run $7,500–$10,500 on a light jet, the class most travelers book at this distance. Across the whole rate card the spread is $4,500 (turboprop) to $24,000 (heavy jet). Real quotes move with dates, positioning, and demand.
Departures typically use KPWK, KMDW, KDPA, KUGN; arrivals use KFCM, KMSP, KSTP. When KFCM is slot-restricted or weathered in, nearby alternates include KRNH, KSTC, KRST, KRWF.
At 292 nm, most charters book a light jet (Citation CJ3, Phenom 300, 4–7 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.
