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Kearney, Nebraska

Private charter · MDW → EAR

Chicago to Kearney

589 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 Kearney, door to door faster.

Trade about 12½ hours on the road for about a short flight in the air. Bluebird flies you direct from Chicago Midway International Airport in Chicago to Kearney Regional Airport in Kearney, 589 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
589 mi
Flight
—
Driving
12½ hours
Passengers
Up to 1
MDWChicagoEARKearney
MDW → EAR589 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 Kearney

Airports in Kearney

  • EAR

    Commercial airport

    Kearney Regional Airport

    Kearney · KEAR

    From downtown
    4 mi
    Longest runway
    7,094 ft

When you land

Things to do in Kearney

Kearney sits along Interstate 80 and the Platte River in the middle of Nebraska, a regional center for healthcare, retail, manufacturing and agriculture. The University of Nebraska at Kearney brings students and faculty, and the city’s position halfway across the state makes it a natural meeting point for businesses that work across the plains. Kearney’s history runs through the Platte River valley, the path of the Oregon, California and Mormon trails, the Pony Express and later the transcontinental railroad.

  1. 01

    Great Platte River Road Archway

    This museum bridges Interstate 80 and tells the story of the westward trails, the Pony Express and the Lincoln Highway with immersive exhibits.

  2. 02

    Iain Nicolson Audubon Center at Rowe Sanctuary

    Near Gibbon, Audubon’s sanctuary offers blinds along the Platte for watching sandhill cranes at sunrise and sunset in spring. Reservations are essential.

  3. 03

    Fort Kearny State Historical Park

    South of town, this reconstructed outpost protected travelers on the Oregon Trail, with a stockade, a blacksmith shop and a visitor center.

  4. 04

    Museum of Nebraska Art

    Housed in a historic post office downtown, the state’s official art museum focuses on art made by Nebraskans and art depicting the state.

  5. 05

    Classic Car Collection

    This museum showcases a large collection of restored vintage automobiles, from early motorcars to muscle cars, in a bright exhibition hall.

  6. 06

    Yanney Heritage Park

    A large park with gardens, a lake, walking paths and an observation tower offering views across Kearney and the Platte River valley.

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Questions

Chicago to Kearney flights

How long is a private flight from Chicago to Kearney?

About a short flight in a private jet, for 589 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 12½ hours.

Which airports do flights from Chicago to Kearney use?

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

How much does a private charter from Chicago to Kearney 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 Kearney?

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

Return flight

Kearney to Chicago

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