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Private charter · MDW → SBA

Chicago to Santa Barbara

1,805 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 Santa Barbara, door to door faster.

Trade about 38 hours on the road for about a short flight in the air. Bluebird flies you direct from Chicago Midway International Airport in Chicago to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport in Santa Barbara, 1,805 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
1,805 mi
Flight
—
Driving
38 hours
Passengers
Up to 1
MDWChicagoSBASanta Barbara
MDW → SBA1,805 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 Santa Barbara

Airports in Santa Barbara

  • SBA

    Commercial airport

    Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

    Santa Barbara · KSBA

    From downtown
    8 mi
    Longest runway
    6,037 ft

When you land

Things to do in Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara sits on a rare south-facing stretch of the California coast, between the Pacific and the steep Santa Ynez Mountains. After an earthquake in 1925, the city rebuilt in a cohesive Spanish Colonial Revival style, and its white stucco walls and red tile roofs remain its signature. UC Santa Barbara in neighboring Goleta supports a research and technology community, while tourism, wine, real estate and the estates of Montecito, home to many well-known names, shape the local economy.

  1. 01

    Old Mission Santa Barbara

    Founded in 1786, the “Queen of the Missions” overlooks the city with its twin bell towers, and self-guided tours visit its church, cemetery, gardens and museum.

  2. 02

    Santa Barbara County Courthouse

    A Spanish Colonial Revival landmark with hand-painted ceilings and tilework, the working courthouse is open to visitors, and its clock tower offers views over the city’s red roofs.

  3. 03

    Funk Zone

    This former industrial neighborhood between State Street and the beach is packed with wine tasting rooms, breweries, restaurants and galleries, all within a few walkable blocks.

  4. 04

    Lotusland

    Madame Ganna Walska’s 37-acre Montecito estate holds extraordinary themed gardens of cacti, cycads, aloes and lotus ponds. Visits are by advance reservation only.

  5. 05

    Santa Ynez Valley

    Over San Marcos Pass, the valley’s wineries, horse ranches and small towns, including Danish-themed Solvang and Los Olivos with its tasting rooms, make an easy day trip.

  6. 06

    Channel Islands National Park

    Offshore islands with sea caves, endemic wildlife and dramatic hiking are reached by boat from Ventura or by small plane, and whales are often seen during the crossing.

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Questions

Chicago to Santa Barbara flights

How long is a private flight from Chicago to Santa Barbara?

About a short flight in a private jet, for 1,805 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 38 hours.

Which airports do flights from Chicago to Santa Barbara use?

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

How much does a private charter from Chicago to Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara?

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

Return flight

Santa Barbara to Chicago

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