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Carlsbad, New Mexico

Private charter · MDW → CNM

Chicago to Carlsbad

1,117 miles. One price for the whole airplane.

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Trip type
1

Times are local to each departure airport.

The trip

Chicago to Carlsbad, door to door faster.

Trade about 23½ hours on the road for about a short flight in the air. Bluebird flies you direct from Chicago Midway International Airport in Chicago to Cavern City Air Terminal in Carlsbad, 1,117 miles in a private jet with two pilots up front. Need a different size of aircraft? We'll source one sized for the trip. The price is for the whole aircraft, with every fee and tax shown before you book.

Distance
1,117 mi
Flight
—
Driving
23½ hours
Passengers
Up to 1
MDWChicagoCNMCarlsbad
MDW → CNM1,117 miles direct

Departing Chicago

Airports in Chicago

  • MDW

    Major airport

    Chicago Midway International Airport

    Chicago · KMDW

    From downtown
    9 mi
    Longest runway
    6,522 ft

  • ORD

    Major airport

    Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    Chicago · KORD

    From downtown
    16 mi
    Longest runway
    13,000 ft

  • PWK

    Commercial airport

    Chicago Executive Airport

    Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling · KPWK

    From downtown
    21 mi
    Longest runway
    5,001 ft

  • GYY

    Commercial airport

    Gary/Chicago International Airport

    Gary · KGYY

    From downtown
    21 mi
    Longest runway
    8,859 ft

Arriving Carlsbad

Airports in Carlsbad

  • CNM

    Commercial airport

    Cavern City Air Terminal

    Carlsbad · KCNM

    From downtown
    5 mi
    Longest runway
    7,854 ft

When you land

Things to do in Carlsbad

Carlsbad sits on the Pecos River in southeastern New Mexico, at the western edge of the Permian Basin, and the region’s drilling boom has made Eddy County one of the most productive oil and gas areas in the country. Energy companies, oilfield service firms, pipeline operators and their crews keep local hotels full. Potash mining has been part of the economy since the 1930s, and the Department of Energy’s Waste Isolation Pilot Plant, a deep underground repository east of town, adds a significant federal and contractor presence.

  1. 01

    Carlsbad Caverns National Park

    The Big Room, one of the largest cave chambers in North America, is filled with stalactites and stalagmites, and summer evening programs watch bats spiral out of the natural entrance.

  2. 02

    Guadalupe Mountains National Park

    Just across the Texas line, the park protects Guadalupe Peak, the highest point in Texas, and McKittrick Canyon, known for its autumn color.

  3. 03

    Living Desert Zoo and Gardens State Park

    On a hill above town, this park showcases Chihuahuan Desert plants and animals, including Mexican gray wolves, bison, javelinas and birds of prey.

  4. 04

    Pecos River Riverwalk

    Carlsbad’s riverfront offers a sandy beach, walking paths and paddling on a dammed stretch of the Pecos, with pedal boats and kayaks in summer.

  5. 05

    Sitting Bull Falls

    West of town in the Lincoln National Forest, a spring-fed waterfall spills over a desert canyon wall into pools, with picnic areas and short hiking trails.

  6. 06

    Christmas on the Pecos

    From Thanksgiving through New Year’s Eve, evening boat tours cruise past riverfront homes decked out in elaborate holiday lights, a long-running Carlsbad tradition.

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Questions

Chicago to Carlsbad flights

How long is a private flight from Chicago to Carlsbad?

About a short flight in a private jet, for 1,117 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 23½ hours.

Which airports do flights from Chicago to Carlsbad use?

You can depart from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), or Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) and arrive at Cavern City Air Terminal (CNM). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.

How much does a private charter from Chicago to Carlsbad cost?

The price depends on the date, departure time, aircraft and where the airplane is positioned. Enter your trip above to see an instant price for the whole airplane, with every tax and fee included.

Can I book a round trip between Chicago and Carlsbad?

Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Carlsbad back to Chicago are priced the same way.

Return flight

Carlsbad to Chicago

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