Charter route · Southeast
Chicago → Palm Beach
KPWK → KPBI · 1,003 nm · 2h 39m typical block · $32,000–$44,500 super-midsize jet
1,003 nm
Distance
2h 39m
Block time (super-midsize jet)
$32,000–$44,500
Typical one-way estimate
12
Operators at the endpoints
The Chicago–Palm Beach run covers 1,003 nautical miles, typically flown on a super-midsize jet in about 2h 39m block time from KPWK to KPBI.
Palm Beach peaks Nov–Apr — strongest demand around winter and spring. Book 2–4 weeks ahead in season; slots and ramp space at KPBI tighten around holidays and major events.
Cost by aircraft class
| Class | Typical aircraft | Seats | Block | One-way est. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop | King Air 350, Pilatus PC-12 | 6–9 | 4h 05m | $12,500–$17,000 |
| Light Jet | Citation CJ3, Phenom 300 | 4–7 | 2h 52m | $20,000–$28,000 |
| Midsize Jet | Citation XLS+, Learjet 60XR | 7–9 | 2h 47m | $28,000–$39,000 |
| Super-Midsize JetTypical | Citation Longitude, Challenger 350 | 8–12 | 2h 39m | $32,000–$44,500 |
| Heavy Jet | Gulfstream G550, Global 6000 | 12–19 | 2h 36m | $44,500–$62,000 |
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.
Airport options
Rated operators on this route
Operators based at either end fly it without positioning an aircraft first — often the sharpest quotes.
Based near Chicago
04 / Answers
Chicago to Palm Beach: what fliers ask
How long is the flight from Chicago to Palm Beach?
The trip covers about 1,003 nautical miles. Plan on roughly 2h 39m block time on a super-midsize jet — a light jet runs about 2h 52m, a heavy jet about 2h 36m. Block time includes taxi and climb, not just cruise.
How much does a private jet from Chicago to Palm Beach cost?
One-way estimates run $32,000–$44,500 on a super-midsize jet, the class most travelers book at this distance. Across the whole rate card the spread is $12,500 (turboprop) to $62,000 (heavy jet). Real quotes move with dates, positioning, and demand.
Which airports do private jets use between Chicago and Palm Beach?
Departures typically use KPWK, KMDW, KDPA, KUGN; arrivals use KPBI, KFXE, KBCT. When KPBI is slot-restricted or weathered in, nearby alternates include KFLL, KHWO, KOPF, KFPR.
What size aircraft is right for Chicago to Palm Beach?
At 1,003 nm, most charters book a super-midsize jet (Citation Longitude, Challenger 350, 8–12 seats). Larger cabins fly it faster with more room; smaller classes trade comfort for price.
Are there empty-leg flights from Chicago to Palm Beach?
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.