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The Chicago to New York corridor is America's premier corporate shuttle—connecting the Midwest's financial hub to Wall Street in under 2 hours. This high-frequency business route peaks mid-week when deal teams, executives, and road shows dominate the skies. Flying private from Chicago Executive means you bypass O'Hare's legendary taxi times and land at Teterboro just 12 miles from Manhattan.
Commercial flights from O'Hare to JFK or LaGuardia take 2.5 hours in the air, plus 30 minutes of taxi time at O'Hare and another 45+ minutes getting into Manhattan. Flying private from PWK—18 miles from downtown—puts you wheels-up in 15 minutes and at Teterboro in under 2 hours. Your car meets you on the tarmac, and you're in Midtown before your commercial counterpart clears baggage claim.
Light Jets like the Phenom 300 are the smartest option for this sub-2-hour flight—fast, efficient, and comfortable for small groups. Midsize Jets like the Citation Excel offer stand-up cabins and face-to-face seating for deal teams who need to work during the flight. Super Midsize jets like the Citation X can cover this route in 1 hour 35 minutes with guaranteed Wi-Fi.
This route connects two major snow belts. De-icing is a reality at both ends from December through March, potentially adding $3,000-$5,000 per leg to your charter cost. If you're stuck in a TEB ground stop while snow is falling, you may need to de-ice twice. Build extra time into winter schedules.
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Located 18 miles northwest of downtown Chicago, PWK is the premier hub for North Shore residents and business travelers who want to avoid O'Hare's legendary congestion. You can go from car to wheels-up in 15 minutes—a fraction of O'Hare's taxi time.
Top FBOs at PWK:
At O'Hare, you might taxi for 30 minutes just to reach the runway during peak hours. At PWK, you're airborne in minutes. PWK landing fees are also significantly lower, and the FBO experience is purpose-built for private aviation—no fighting through commercial terminals.
Located 12 miles from Midtown Manhattan, Teterboro is the dedicated executive airport for NYC. It bans commercial traffic, ensuring priority handling for private jets. The Lincoln Tunnel puts you in Midtown in 20-30 minutes (traffic dependent).
Top FBOs at TEB:
Unlike leisure routes that peak on weekends, this is a heavy business corridor. Pricing follows the corporate calendar:
This route connects two major snow belts. From December through March, you face de-icing risks at both ends:
TEB has a strict 100,000 lb maximum takeoff weight. This isn't an issue for Light or Midsize jets, but it means:
At 715 miles, this is a straightforward flight for any jet category. Your choice comes down to passenger count, productivity needs, and the impression you want to make.
Phenom 300 or Citation CJ3+: The smartest option for this sub-2-hour flight. You don't need a massive cabin when you're only in the air for 1 hour 45 minutes. The Phenom 300 is fast, fuel-efficient, and comfortable for small groups.
Citation Excel/XLS or Learjet 60: Offers a stand-up cabin (5'8" headroom) and swivel seats, allowing teams to hold meetings face-to-face during the flight. The Excel's baggage compartment is massive.
Challenger 300 or Citation X: The Citation X can fly this route in approximately 1 hour 35 minutes—it's the fastest civilian jet. Guaranteed Wi-Fi and flight attendant service on most charters. This is what you book when appearance matters.
This is a business-heavy route, so empty leg patterns follow the corporate calendar rather than weekend leisure travel. Understanding this gives you an edge in finding deals.
Best days: Thursday afternoon or Friday morning
To pick up New York-based executives returning home for the weekend, aircraft often need to position from Chicago to New York on Thursday or Friday. These eastbound positioning flights create your opportunity for a discounted trip to TEB.
Best day: Sunday evening
Jets that dropped passengers in Chicago for the weekend often fly back to their New York base on Sunday evenings. If you need to be in New York for Monday morning meetings, this is your window.
A standard Light Jet charter runs $15,000-$18,000 one-way. Empty leg opportunities:
Speed. At O'Hare, you might taxi for 30 minutes just to reach the runway during peak hours. At PWK, you can go from car to wheels-up in 15 minutes. PWK landing fees are also significantly lower, and the FBO experience is purpose-built for private aviation rather than navigating commercial terminals.
For business travelers, this is critical. Most Super Midsize jets have Wi-Fi standard. Many Light Jets like the Phenom 300 and newer CJ3+ models have it, but older light jets (Learjet 45, older CJ3s) might not. Always specify "Wi-Fi Required" when booking to ensure you don't get stuck on an older aircraft without connectivity.
Technically yes, but it's discouraged. LGA has a "slot reservation" system with high congestion and commercial traffic priorities. TEB is dedicated exclusively to private jets and is usually faster to Manhattan via the Lincoln Tunnel than LGA is during commercial peaks. Stick with TEB.
PWK is excellent at snow removal, but if visibility drops below instrument minimums, you may be diverted to O'Hare (ORD). O'Hare has "CAT III" instrument landing systems that allow zero-visibility landings—capability that PWK doesn't have. Build extra time into winter travel schedules.
On a Midsize Jet like the Citation Excel, you can bring 8 large suitcases and golf clubs easily—the baggage compartment is massive. On a Light Jet, space is tighter. If you have a full plane of 7 passengers, soft-sided bags are recommended. When in doubt, tell your broker exactly what you're bringing.
Yes. Both PWK and TEB are open 24/7. However, TEB has a voluntary curfew between 11:00 PM and 6:00 AM to minimize noise complaints. Departing Chicago at 9:00 PM lands you at TEB around midnight Eastern, which technically violates the curfew. You can land, but your aircraft might be flagged for noise, and some operators refuse late departures to avoid the hassle.
Understanding private jet charter costs on this business corridor helps you budget accurately and avoid surprises—especially in winter.
Light Jet (Phenom 300, Citation CJ3): $6,500/hour
Midsize Jet (Citation Excel, Learjet 60): $9,000/hour
Super Midsize (Challenger 300, Citation X): $10,500/hour
Our estimates include a 15% markup that covers:
Day of week: Tuesday-Thursday = premium pricing (+15-20%)
Monday morning rush: 6 AM - 9 AM departures command highest rates
Winter weather: De-icing can add $6,000-$10,000+ to round-trip costs
Booking window: Last-minute (< 48 hours) = 15-25% premium
Aircraft positioning: If jet must reposition to PWK, add $3,000-$8,000
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