Jet charter Chicago to Minneapolis
Jet charter Chicago to Minneapolis is a short hop. The route runs 299 nautical miles, about 344 statute miles. Most trips land within 1h 21m of departure.
- 299 nm344 statute miles
- 1h 21mturboprop flight time
- $3,000–$4,500one-way estimate
Chicago to Minneapolis private jet prices by aircraft
Flying private from Chicago to Minneapolis is 299 nautical miles, about 1h 21m on a turboprop, with a one-way estimate of $3,000–$4,500.Below are estimated one-way times and prices for each aircraft class on this route. All figures are estimates; the number that comes back depends on the specific aircraft flying and what is available that day. Use the table to frame a quote, not to book off it.
| Aircraft class | Flight time | Est. one-way | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop | 1h 21m | $3,000–$4,500 | Best fit |
| Light jet | 1h 02m | $4,000–$6,000 | Nonstop |
| Midsize jet | 1h 01m | $5,500–$8,000 | Nonstop |
| Super-midsize jet | 0h 58m | $7,000–$10,000 | Nonstop |
| Heavy jet | 0h 58m | $9,500–$14,500 | Nonstop |
Estimates per aircraft, not per seat, before federal excise tax and segment fees. Duration covers taxi, climb and descent.
How a turboprop suits this trip
The recommended class for this distance is the turboprop, and the numbers show why: the Beechcraft King Air 350i and Pilatus PC-12 NGX both fly the 299 nm leg nonstop in 1h 21m and carry 6 to 8 passengers. At $3,000 to $4,500 estimated one way, the prop costs less than half the heavy jet figure for a trip where the heavy jet saves only 23 minutes. The turboprop offers the lowest estimated price for the Chicago to Minneapolis route at $3,000 to $4,500.
A light jet comes in at 1h 02m for an estimated $4,000 to $6,000; a midsize at 1h 01m for $5,500 to $8,000. Above that, super-midsize and heavy jets hit 0h 58m at $7,000 to $14,500 and buy minutes, not hours. A light jet saves 19 minutes over the prop but raises the estimated cost to $4,000 to $6,000. For most travelers flying into Minneapolis, the prop is the practical choice; the jet classes make sense when cabin or schedule demands it.
Pilatus PC-12 NGX
- 6 seats
- 290 kt cruise
- 1,800 nm range
4 ft 10 in tall, 16 ft 11 in long cabin. 40 cu ft for bags.
Daher TBM 960
- 6 seats
- 330 kt cruise
- 1,730 nm range
4 ft tall, 13 ft 3 in long cabin. 32 cu ft for bags.
Leaving Chicago
Chicago Midway (KMDW) has a 6,522 ft runway and sits inside the city; Chicago Executive (KPWK) is the general aviation field north of O'Hare with a 5,001 ft runway and easy access for the northern suburbs. Most charter flights to Minneapolis leave from Midway or Chicago Executive rather than O'Hare.
Your operator tells you which airport fits your aircraft and schedule. Plan to arrive 15 to 20 minutes before departure. Because travelers fly into Minneapolis, Chicago is the origin, and the aircraft type you choose here is what you fly on.
Arriving in Minneapolis
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International (KMSP) has an 11,006 ft runway and handles the larger aircraft and most scheduled traffic. Saint Paul Downtown Holman Field (KSTP) sits on the river with 6,491 ft; Flying Cloud (KFCM) in Eden Prairie has 5,001 ft; and Anoka County-Blaine (KANE) has 5,000 ft. Minneapolis–Saint Paul International offers the longest runway at 11,006 ft, and Holman Field is the closest to downtown Saint Paul.
Match the field to your destination. Saint Paul Downtown suits meetings in downtown Saint Paul; Flying Cloud and Anoka County-Blaine shorten drives to the western and northern suburbs. The route is domestic, so no CBP clearance applies; TSA rules apply only where the operator uses a screened terminal.
| Airport | Code | Runway |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago Midway International Airport | KMDW / MDW | 6,522 ft |
| Chicago Executive Airport | KPWK / PWK | 5,001 ft |
| Saint Paul Downtown Holman Field | KSTP / STP | 6,491 ft |
| Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field | KMSP / MSP | 11,006 ft |
| Anoka County-Blaine (Janes Field) Airport | KANE | 5,000 ft |
| Flying Cloud Airport | KFCM / FCM | 5,001 ft |
When prices peak and what to book ahead
Demand on the 299 nm hop peaks on Monday mornings into Minneapolis and Thursday and Friday afternoons back to Chicago; those are the windows when the turboprop estimate moves toward $4,500 and light jet estimates toward the top of their range. Weekday morning departures into Minneapolis and Friday returns to Chicago see the highest demand on the route.
The calendar matters too: fall brings Gophers home games to campus and the Minnesota State Fair runs in late summer, both periods that fill Minneapolis hotel rooms and tighten aircraft availability. If your trip falls on those dates, book two to four weeks out rather than a few days. Booking two to four weeks ahead protects the $3,000 to $4,500 turboprop estimate.
On a leg this short, empty legs turn up: repositioning aircraft that need to move and sell seats below the normal estimate. They are worth asking about when your dates are flexible, but the broker cannot promise one. FAA Part 135 operators fly the flights; we arrange them as an agent under DOT Part 295, so the quote reflects the operator's availability, not a published fare.
Private jet routes similar to Chicago to Minneapolis
Across these 6 private jet routes, distance runs 603 to 805 nautical miles; one-way turboprop estimates span $5,500 to $11,000.
Route FAQ
How long does jet charter Chicago to Minneapolis take?
By turboprop, 1h 21m nonstop. The light jet makes it in 1h 02m, the midsize in 1h 01m, and the super-midsize and heavy jets in 0h 58m. Those times are estimates for the 299 nm route and assume nonstop routing. Door to door you add ground time at each end, but the flight itself is shorter than the commercial gate-to-gate routine.
What does a private jet cost from Chicago to Minneapolis?
Estimates run from $3,000 to $4,500 one way in a turboprop, $4,000 to $6,000 in a light jet, and $5,500 to $8,000 in a midsize. Super-midsize and heavy jets come in at $7,000 to $14,500. These are estimates; the quote you receive depends on the specific aircraft and date, and prices change with demand.
Which airport near Minneapolis do charters use?
Four fields serve the metro. Minneapolis–Saint Paul International (KMSP) has an 11,006 ft runway and takes the largest aircraft. Saint Paul Downtown Holman Field (KSTP) has 6,491 ft and is closest to downtown Saint Paul. Flying Cloud (KFCM) has 5,001 ft and serves Eden Prairie and the western suburbs. Anoka County-Blaine (KANE) has 5,000 ft to the north.
Is a turboprop or jet better for this route?
The turboprop is better on cost, at an estimated $3,000 to $4,500 one way, and flies the leg nonstop in 1h 21m. A light jet saves 19 minutes and costs $4,000 to $6,000. The jet classes make sense when cabin size, baggage, or schedule outweigh the difference. The King Air 350i carries 8 passengers and the PC-12 NGX carries 6.
Can I book an empty leg on this route?
Sometimes. Repositioning aircraft on this 299 nm route occasionally sell seats below the normal estimate when an operator needs to move the aircraft anyway. Availability is unpredictable, so treat an empty leg as a bonus, not a plan. Ask your broker about empty leg flights when your dates are flexible; we cannot promise one will exist.
Who operates the aircraft for a Chicago to Minneapolis charter?
FAA Part 135 operators do. They hold operational control of the flight, supply the crew, and set the final price. We act as a charter broker under DOT Part 295 and arrange the trip; we do not own aircraft. For this domestic route, CBP clearance is not required, and TSA rules apply only where the operator uses a screened terminal.