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An hour and three-quarters from Raleigh-Durham to Midway, and you gain an hour on arrival. Land at Midway for the Loop, or at Chicago Executive or DuPage for the suburbs, where no airline flies.
Bank transfer or cryptoPriced in US dollars for this route.
Raleigh to Chicago is 630 miles, about an hour and three-quarters westbound in a light jet. Chicago is an hour behind, so an 8 am departure from Raleigh-Durham lands at Midway at about 8.45 am local time, early enough for a morning meeting downtown.
Where you land in Chicago depends on where the day is. Midway is twenty-five minutes from the Loop and River North. Several large life-science companies, AbbVie and Baxter among them, have their headquarters in the northern suburbs around North Chicago and Deerfield, twenty to thirty minutes from Chicago Executive. DuPage is the closer field for Oak Brook and Naperville. Either saves the drive across the city from Midway.
A day return is the usual pattern. The crew waits at the FBO while you are in meetings and you are home in Raleigh for a late dinner.
Prices below are indicative one-way figures for the whole aircraft, not per seat. They include the flight, crew and fuel; de-icing in winter, parking, repositioning and handling are quoted separately once we know your dates.
A same-day return with the aircraft waiting is usually priced well below two one-way flights. Tell us your dates and we confirm the figure in writing.
| Cabin | Typical aircraft | Seats | Flight time | One way from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light jet | Phenom 300, Citation CJ3, Learjet 55 | 6 to 7 | 1h 55m | $9,500 |
| Midsize jet | Citation XLS, Citation Latitude | 8 to 9 | 1h 50m | $12,000 |
| Super-midsize jet | Challenger 350, Praetor 600 | 8 to 9 | 1h 40m | $15,000 |
| Heavy jet | Legacy 650, Falcon 2000LXS | 10 to 14 | 1h 35m | $22,500 |
Figures in US dollars, one way, indicative. Bank transfer in any major currency; crypto also accepted.
Raleigh-Durham International handles most of the region's private departures, with customs on the field and no curfew. Moore County Airport at Southern Pines serves Pinehurst, and Raleigh Executive Jetport at Sanford is the quieter field for the south of the county.
Open around the clock with no weight limit, so VIP airliners land here. US customs clears private arrivals at the FBOs from 9 am to 9 pm, seven days a week, with 48 hours' notice. Ten minutes from Research Triangle Park.
A 6,500 ft runway for light and midsize jets, the closest field to Pinehurst No. 2. No customs; international arrivals clear at Raleigh-Durham first.
A 6,500 ft runway for light, midsize and super-midsize jets, with a quiet ramp and easy parking on the golf weekends. No customs; international arrivals clear at Raleigh-Durham first.
Midway is the Chicago arrival for most guests: twenty-five minutes from the Loop, with Signature and Atlantic on the field. Chicago Executive is closer for Winnetka, Highland Park and Lake Forest, DuPage for Oak Brook and Naperville, and O'Hare for the largest aircraft.
The closest airport to downtown, open around the clock. Its 6,500 ft runways take every cabin on domestic legs; a large jet leaving at maximum weight for a long international flight uses O'Hare.
The North Shore's own airport, with no airline traffic and a quick turn at the FBO. Its 5,000 ft runway suits light and midsize jets; larger cabins are planned case by case.
A long runway and a large, quiet ramp. The practical choice for the corporate campuses west of the city.
No weight limits and full customs. Private traffic uses its own FBO on the field, away from the terminals, but taxi times are long at the airline peaks.
A light jet is enough for the distance and is the right size for Chicago Executive's 5,000 ft runway. A midsize jet gives a team of six to eight a table and room to prepare. Super-midsize and heavy jets are best routed into Midway, DuPage or O'Hare.
Six or seven seats and under two hours. The Learjet 55 in our fleet, or a Phenom 300 from a Raleigh operator.
See the Phenom 300Eight or nine seats with a flat floor. The usual choice for a team flying to a site visit or a board meeting.
See the Citation LatitudeSuper-midsize and heavy jets for ten or more, landing at Midway, DuPage or O'Hare.
See the Challenger 350Chicago is a convention city with a short, busy summer, so the ramp fills around the big shows at McCormick Place and the summer festivals on the lakefront.
Eastbound with the tailwind, the flight back takes about an hour and a half, and you lose the hour. A 5 pm departure from Midway lands at Raleigh-Durham at about 7.30 pm.
From November to March, allow for de-icing in Chicago, which can add half an hour to a departure on a snowy afternoon. If snow threatens Chicago Executive, we move your departure to Midway or DuPage during the day rather than at the FBO door.
Indicative one-way prices for the whole aircraft start at about $9,500 in a light jet, $12,000 in a midsize jet, $15,000 in a super-midsize jet and $22,500 in a heavy jet. A same-day return with the aircraft waiting is usually priced well below two one-way flights.
About an hour and three-quarters westbound and an hour and a half back. Chicago is one hour behind Raleigh.
Midway for the Loop and River North. Chicago Executive for Northbrook, Lake Forest and the North Shore. DuPage for Oak Brook and Naperville. O'Hare for VIP airliners.
Yes. Leave Raleigh-Durham at 8 am, land in Chicago before 9 am local time, and fly home in the late afternoon. The crew waits at the FBO.
In winter it can. De-icing adds up to half an hour on a snowy day and Chicago Executive occasionally closes for snow clearing. We watch the forecast and switch airports in advance when needed.
Yes. Bank transfer in any major currency; crypto also accepted. Tell us your preferred coin and we confirm the network and payment instructions with the contract.
Yes. A chauffeured car meets you at the aircraft at whichever airport you land and takes you straight to the meeting.
Tell us what you have in mind. Our team will take care of the charter arrangements and discuss crypto payment if you prefer.
