Charter route · Est. 2026
Private Jet Charter Chicago to Aspen
Chicago to Aspen is priced from Chicago Midway (MDW) to Aspen/Pitkin County (ASE). Midway is a commercial airport, and this band uses Midway, not Chicago Executive. The arrival limit is Aspen’s: 7,815 feet elevation, an 8,006-foot runway with about a 2 percent upslope, and a published wingspan of 95 feet or less.
Typical one-way, midsize jets
$14,600–$20,100
Distance
911 nm
Flight time
2h 26m
Airports
MDW → ASE
Leg type
US domestic
Chicago to Aspen cost by aircraft class
| Class | Seats | Est. one-way |
|---|---|---|
| Light Jets | 6–7 | $11,000–$15,400 |
| Midsize JetsRecommended for this route | 7–9 | $14,600–$20,100 |
| Super-Midsize Jets | 8–10 | $20,300–$28,300 |
| Heavy & Ultra-Long-Range Jets | 10–16 | $31,200–$51,400 |
Estimates for a representative party, one-way, from the same 2026 rate engine as our calculator, not quotes or guaranteed offers. Your advisor sets the final price in writing.
What is specific to Chicago to Aspen
Name the Chicago airport
Chicago Executive is in the airport table and is not the field in this price. A crew that wants the general-aviation airport should say so, because the ferry and the taxi time change. The Aspen end does not change with that choice. The wingspan standard still applies.
Two seasons, two problems
Winter weeks are when travelers crowd the trip. Summer heat is when the airport’s density-altitude example climbs toward 11,000 feet and weight becomes the limit. The headline cabin is a midsize. Individual airplanes inside that class still have to fit the 95-foot standard.
What drives your Chicago → Aspen price
- Billed time. The flight time shown for Chicago to Aspen (MDW to ASE) is 2h 26m. The price uses about 3.2 billed hours on a midsize at $3,600–5,200/hr, after the model's repositioning allowance.
- Taxes in the model. Chicago to Aspen is a U.S. domestic leg. The model applies the 7.5 percent federal excise tax to the flight block and the fixed trip fee, and the range on this page already includes it.
- The Chicago airport in these hours is Midway, not Chicago Executive. Swapping that field replaces the band. Aspen's limits do not change with the swap.
- The headline is a midsize. A tail still has to sit inside Aspen's 95-foot wingspan standard and perform at 7,815 feet.
Best cabin for this leg
Midsize Jets ($3,600–5,200/hr) are the usual choice for the Chicago–Aspen leg, 3–4 hour trips and small groups wanting a stand-up cabin. See midsize jet options.
Price your exact Chicago → Aspen trip
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| Cabin | Est. range |
|---|---|
| Light Jets | $11,000 – $15,400 |
| Midsize Jets | $14,600 – $20,100 |
| Super-Midsize | $20,300 – $28,300 |
| Heavy & Ultra-Long | $31,200 – $51,400 |
Estimates only, from live 2026 operator rate ranges, not quotes or guaranteed offers. Your advisor sets the final price in writing.
The cheaper way to fly this route
A repositioning aircraft on the Chicago–Aspen corridor can sell at a steep discount. If your dates are flexible, set empty-leg alerts for Chicago and Aspen.
Chicago to Aspen charter FAQ
How much does it cost to charter a private jet from Chicago to Aspen?
A midsize jets charter from Chicago to Aspen typically runs $14,600–$20,100 one-way in 2026. Smaller cabins price lower and larger cabins higher, a light jet runs about $11,000–$15,400 and a heavy jet about $31,200–$51,400. Final pricing depends on aircraft availability, repositioning, and dates.
How long is the flight from Chicago to Aspen?
The route is about 911 nautical miles, roughly 2h 26m of block time by private jet (MDW → ASE). As a domestic leg, you can typically clear the FBO and depart within about 15–20 minutes of arrival.
Which Chicago airport does this Aspen price use?
Chicago Midway. Chicago Executive is a different field and is not in this estimate. Aspen/Pitkin County Airport publishes a 7,815-foot elevation and a 95-foot wingspan allowance. The operator confirms the airplane against the current Aspen procedure.
Sources for this routing
- Aspen/Pitkin County Airport, high-altitude operations
- Aspen/Pitkin County Airport, wingspan restriction
Airport rules change. The operator confirms the current procedure before a trip is filed.