Taste of Chicago is the world’s largest food festival. Previously held over five days in July in Grant Park, the city moved the popular event to September last year. 8-10 in 2023. This year’s Taste will takeover Chicago Grant Park Sept. 6-8, 2024, with summer offshoots at Humboldt, Pullmark and Marquette Parks to be announced soon.
This event is basically a smorgasbord of gastronomic treats, as the city’s cooking community comes together in one area. From food trucks to restaurants that set up tents, there are literally hundreds of menu items to choose from, including:
Dia de los Tomales
Celtic corn on the cob
Coconut shrimp
S’mores Smush cheesecake
And, of course, there are the traditional Chicago mainstays such as deep-dish pizza, Chicago-style hotdogs and Italian beef. This family-friendly event also happens to be the largest festival in Chicago, and it’s about more than just food. Other attractions include:
When you fly privately with Stratos, you can get a head start on the gourmet fare by requesting in-flight catering.
In addition to delicious eats, the Taste of Chicago attracts a lot of top international talent, as well as up-and-coming local acts. Weezer, Erykah Badu and Robin Thicke have all headlined the festival in past years. If you plan on visiting this extraordinary event, you’re not alone. There can be as many as 1.5 million visitors over the weekend, which means Chicago’s commercial airports will be busier than normal. By booking private charter flights to Chicago with Stratos Jets, you can avoid:
By arranging charter flights to Chicago, not only do you get to choose when you fly, you can also choose the airport that’s most convenient for your arrival. In the Windy City, there are plenty of options, including Chicago Executive Airport (PWK), Midway International Airport (MDW), Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD), Aurora Municipal Airport (ARR), Dupage Airport (DPA), Gary Chicago International Airport (GYY) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).
Flying in late and want to head straight to the hotel, or can’t wait to get to Taste and just need a rental car ready to go at the airport? Whether it’s by pre-arranging a car and driver, rental vehicle or even taking care of hotel reservations, our Trip Support Team is your lifeline to help make your trip to Taste of Chicago memorable.
Every charter flight review on this page was submitted by a real Stratos Jets customer. In the interest of transparency, we never change reviews or use incentives to influence these reviews. This way, you can hear directly from our past and current clients about how we handled their private travel experience.
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Overall rating (4.89 out of 5) Based on 672 reviews from our trusted Jet Charter reviews
Terry W.
51507/09/2018
Very Professional! Top notch aircraft and crew. Will certainly be using Stratos in the future!!
Michael F.
51507/22/2019
Amazing customer service and overall experience from my first contact with Kimberly. Stratos truly delivers what they promise!
Mark C.
51505/21/2012
Can't see anything lacking, a great job all the way around. Thanks, Mark
Virginia D.
51508/27/2019
Always a wonderful experience with Stratos: great flight crew, excellent catering menu, comfortable plane.
John S.
51508/19/2021
Everything was above and beyond. Thank you!
Rick H.
51512/27/2016
We have been using Stratos for a couple of years now and appreciate their dedication to using only the safest charter operators. Just completed the front end of a back to back for the Christmas Holiday.
Drew K.
51503/01/2018
I had the pleasure to work with Joel on a last minute trip needed to transport several professional athletes to an event. Joel was fast-acting and completely professional every step of the way. He sent constant updates to make sure our trip needs were met every step of the way. I would recommend Joel and Stratos to anybody looking to book private jets who also values professionalism and accountability.
Joseph R.
51509/18/2022
Flight was very nice. And the pilot, Scott Gustafson, was very professional and friendly. He did a great job with our luggage and talking about the plane and our flight. Great pilot.
Jack G.
51507/17/2014
Your company really cares about it's customer and made us feel so comfortable and confident. I would recommend your service to others.
Eddie D.
51502/02/2017
I have dealt with Stratos Jet for the past 10 years
Always great response and outstanding service
Highly recommend them for any charter service you may need
Peter E.
51509/01/2018
Excellent service across the board. I will always fly with StratosJets, and will gladly recommend you to my friends.
Taylor Morell
51501/12/2021
One of the more detail oriented, organized brokers and brokerages to work with. Didn't matter who I coordinated with, between broker and trip support personnel, they treated us with respect and professionalism each and every single time. Looking forward to welcoming your clients on board again soon!
THERESA L.
51506/11/2018
KERRY HILL WENT ABOVE AND BEYOND TO HELP ME WITH THIS TRIP FOR MR. SOLLBERGER. SHE IS PATIENT AND KNOWLEDGABLE AND WAS MORE THAN HAPPY TO HELP SEE THAT MR <REDACTED> ARRIVED SAFELY ON THE GROUND AND AT HIS HOTEL . I CANNOT SAY ENOUGH ABOUT KERRY'S EXCELLENCE. THE FLIGHT AND CREW WERE EXCELLENT AS WELL.
David L.
51510/14/2015
Excellent service and the crew was very professional.
Tina O.
51507/03/2019
Yes, was a smooth process
John Westbrook
51511/21/2024
Team, We were advised the flights went well and the passengers were happy.
Antun D.
51505/03/2021
Your whole operation is responsive and attentive, always good to deal with them
Patricia G.
51509/12/2017
Joel was a delight to work with arranging our flight from IRMA. Very professional and accommodating. I would definitely use him and your company again and refer others to you. The flight was fantastic with very nice pilots, James Briggs and Thomas Sommers. We were not the typical passengers as my husband has Alzheimer's and is wheelchair bound. Thanks for everything!!!
Steve B.
51511/22/2016
There is no way to improve on what Garett did for us in our time of personal tragedy. He responded with excellence, compassion, thoroughness etc. He went over and above for an absolute stranger in tremendous need. I can't say enough about the job he did. God bless Garett!!!
Bryce B.
51503/01/2018
Wonderful!
Plan to do it again.
My wife and I had no idea that such a level of GREAT service was available.
Shalana Pohlman
51506/12/2023
As always, you guys set a great example for what working with a broker should be like. :)
Adam S.
51512/30/2020
We had another great trip with Stratos. Booking was very helpful and provided us with a beautiful aircraft. The pilots were great and flight attendant was wonderful. We thoroughly enjoyed the trip. Thank you!
James M.
51504/15/2020
yes!
Debi G.
51512/03/2019
Hey Wanted to let you know that your pilots were so thoughtful and attentive to my daughters needs yesterday. They removed all unnecessary obstacles for her. Thank you so much
Andy S.
51508/07/2024
I will continue to recommend Stratos to friends and business associates.
Kyle Jones, the lead on my account, offers exemplary service and always with a smile (I think - I can't see it but I can sense it!).
Great work
The FBO @ SNA was complimentary of our flight crew for the curtesy they showed with noise abatement - sadly, this practice must not be typical.
Robert E.
51508/05/2012
Toilet paper, Pillows and blankets
Leonid S.
51509/02/2020
Perfect experience.
David C.
51512/08/2016
The only glitch was the catering from New Orleans to Las Vegas. I don't know how you could correct the issue, but we didn't receive exactly what we ordered -- plus, they did not provide us with utensils, plates and napkins.
Sage L.
51511/06/2023
Once again the whole experience was great from start to finish. I felt well taken care of.
John F.
51506/18/2020
Anthony was terrific, good clear quote information, helpful options and overall a very pleasant experience.
Todd C.
51501/27/2021
Incredibly responsive, great service, sourced a great plane, would definitely recommend to friends.
Eric Sanchez
51511/22/2017
Always a pleasure. Happy Thanksgiving.
Gustavo Botura
51502/21/2022
Always great to work with you guys!
Oliver R.
51507/09/2021
Always a joy
Charles C.
51508/12/2020
Glenn is great to work with and very professional.
Sincerely, C. D. C.
Adam W.
51510/05/2017
Our company jet had a mechanical problem and we had a very important meeting that our passsengers had to make. Joel was able to locate and reposition an airplane for us in a matter of two hours. Our passengers were able to make their meeting and were very pleased with the aircraft/crew that was selected. Good work.
Lynda K.
51511/29/2023
The folks at Stratos are among the most client oriented firms I work with. They are prompt, polite and always do their best to accommodate me and my guests.
Keep it up!
Eric Sanchez
51505/23/2021
Good flight. Thanks for the trip.
Susie C.
51510/10/2024
Our flight from Eagle,CO to Santa Barbara was a huge time saver for us. The Hawker 400XP was small but mighty. The inside was nicely appointed and clean. Thanks to the talented pilot and co-pilot, our flight was smooth and non-eventful.
What more could you ask for?
Stratos set this up for us and we are entirely grateful to Joel for the way he runs his business.
He made sure that we knew when our plane had arrived in Eagle and followed our travels throughout our journey. Stratos is the best! I can’t recommend it highly enough.
Robert L.
51512/09/2016
Our passengers wish to extend a sincere thanks to your staff. We however advise that you do not have permission to use Michael's name in their advertising or promotional material as to be endorsing your product.
Thank you again. We look forward to working with you again in the near future.
Bruce M
51508/12/2017
I was in a desperate situation to get to my sons graduation from marine camp and I was not going to miss it. Stratos made arrangements very quickly to get me where I needed to go. It was very efficient and first rate. Thank you
Kim L.
51512/17/2016
Our VP's had a wonderful trip and great experience. Your staff is professional, welcoming, easy to work with and I look forward to working with them again. Thank you!
Rick H.
51506/08/2021
Easy to book with a lot of options regarding the type of aircraft needed
Betsey S.
51510/14/2021
This was our 6th trip with Stratos/Simon Christian. We will do this again w/ you next summer. I've sold you to friends i believe who also will be booking with you/Simon Christian. thank you for everything..
Ahmed A.
51504/22/2021
Stratos Jets provided excellent customer service! One of the most reliable private jet charters. Glenn was incredibly helpful and professional he made the booking process very easy and kept me updated with trip details daily. Highly recommend Stratos Jet Charters.
Grant B.
51509/09/2020
We had a great experience thanks to the help of stratos. I will use them again as they were professional and very timely.
MJ
51503/30/2022
I feel very confident that Kerry Hill and her team will take excellent care of the trip that we plan. It was a great experience everyone was pleased with the outcome. I would recommend Stratos to anyone looking for Charter service
Trey hunt
51510/30/2017
The Stratos team was very easy to work with, made the entire process quick and easy. Pleasure to work with.
Bobbi Dent
51501/28/2022
Always a pleasure to work with the friendly staff. The communication is concise and timely. Looking forward to future bookings!
Tonio B.
51507/24/2017
The Stratos Jet Charter team provides a seamless & top notch experience from beginning to end. They are a forward thinking company that puts the customer first and never disappoints with any trip or itinerary. I recently booked a short flight from Orlando to Boca Raton on a Falcon 2000EX and could not have been happier with the service and attention to detail that was provided for my wife, myself and the rest of our companions. Would absolutely recommend to anyone!
Our friendly, expert air charter agents are here to answer questions or start your quote today. Don`t wait, call right now and we can get you on your way to the destination of your choice! Talk to one of our air chater argents now by calling (888) 593-9066 or by emailing [email protected]
How do I choose the right aircraft for my mission?
As charter brokers, we do more than simply book your charter flight. At Stratos Jets, our air charter associates are highly trained personnel capable of matching our clients with the appropriate aircraft for their travel needs. Once we determine how many passengers you’re travelling with and how far you’re flying, we can determine which category of aircraft you require. There are many options available. The most common aircrafts hired for private charters include:
Cessna’s Citation X
Gulfstream’s G650
Bombardier’s Global line
After that, we can help you narrow down the selection of recommended aircraft based on budget, desired cabin amenities, airport requirements, luggage capacity, as well as aircraft age and performance capabilities.
Staying Safe in the Skies
At Stratos Jets, air charter safety is our number one concern. One of our key policies is to increase consumer education. This ensures our clients are able to make informed decisions. We also work with our aircraft providers to ensure their safety training programs meet and even exceed our air charter safety requirements. To make this happen, Stratos Jets is an ARGUS Certified Broker. This means that our brokerage firm is:
Committed to the best industry practices
Adhering to all applicable safety regulations
Maintaining the appropriate insurance coverage required
Are there additional costs per private jet rental passenger?
There are no additional costs per passenger. At Stratos Jet Charters, we base our private jet rental prices per hour, not per guest.
The Stratos Pricing Estimator
If you would like to estimate the cost of a private jet charter, use our Stratos pricing estimator page. It lists the most common estimates based on destination and aircraft type. And you can always enter customized data to get an estimate for a specific destination.
Additional Concierge Charges
We do charge for some of our additional concierge services, such as in-flight catering and entertainment, hotel bookings and ground transportation. We know our clients’ time is precious, so we offer the value and convenience of “one-stop-shopping” through our Trip Support team. When you book a flight with Stratos Jet Charters, we can take care of all the logistics, including booking hotels, meeting spaces, limousines and tickets to special events. That way you can relax, and enjoy your trip.
Empty Leg Charters
Also, since we charge per hour, not per passenger, there are travel bargains to be found with our Empty Leg Flights. Many of our private jet rental flights are one-way, and then we need to move the aircraft to a new destination. To reduce the costs of flying an empty aircraft, we offer discounts to travelers with flexible itineraries. Clever passengers will sometimes split the cost with their fellow travelers, thereby reducing the cost for everyone on the flight.
Can I make last-minute changes to my itinerary?
If your plans need to change, we will do everything in our power to accommodate the changes. One of the benefits of hiring Stratos Jet Charters is that we have much more flexibility than commercial airlines and can provide many more air charter services.
We have two teams that can help you. Here is a brief description of each:
Charter Sales Agents
This is the initial contact team. They evaluate your travel needs to identify the appropriate aircraft type for your travel plan. Pricing is determined by aircraft availability, its position related to the intended departure location and the position of where the aircraft needs to be after performing the customer’s flight.
Trip Support Team
Once the aircraft has been selected, Trip Support works with the customer, the air carrier and all concierge service providers to organize all of the travel details. Trip Support is responsible for coordinating:
Departure time
Departure and arrival at the Fixed Base departure location
Ensuring assigned crew members meet Stratos experience requirements
Making sure the insurance is current and everyone is protected
Coordinating all concierge services
In reference to last-minute itinerary changes, any changes would go through the Trip Support Team.
Our customers often have demanding flight itineraries that can change quickly. They’ve come to appreciate knowing there’s an entire team of people focused on organizing all the details of their trip. Stratos Jet Charters wants to provide our clients with consistently outstanding air charter service and an impeccable safety record.
Are you ready to book your Can I make last-minute changes to my itinerary? charter flight yet?
Our friendly, expert air charter agents are here to answer questions or start your quote today. Don`t wait, call now and we'll get you on your way to your destination!
Terry W.
Very Professional! Top notch aircraft and crew. Will certainly be using Stratos in the future!!
Michael F.
Amazing customer service and overall experience from my first contact with Kimberly. Stratos truly delivers what they promise!
Mark C.
Can't see anything lacking, a great job all the way around. Thanks, Mark
Virginia D.
Always a wonderful experience with Stratos: great flight crew, excellent catering menu, comfortable plane.
John S.
Everything was above and beyond. Thank you!
Rick H.
We have been using Stratos for a couple of years now and appreciate their dedication to using only the safest charter operators. Just completed the front end of a back to back for the Christmas Holiday.
Drew K.
I had the pleasure to work with Joel on a last minute trip needed to transport several professional athletes to an event. Joel was fast-acting and completely professional every step of the way. He sent constant updates to make sure our trip needs were met every step of the way. I would recommend Joel and Stratos to anybody looking to book private jets who also values professionalism and accountability.
Joseph R.
Flight was very nice. And the pilot, Scott Gustafson, was very professional and friendly. He did a great job with our luggage and talking about the plane and our flight. Great pilot.
Jack G.
Your company really cares about it's customer and made us feel so comfortable and confident. I would recommend your service to others.
Eddie D.
I have dealt with Stratos Jet for the past 10 years Always great response and outstanding service Highly recommend them for any charter service you may need
Peter E.
Excellent service across the board. I will always fly with StratosJets, and will gladly recommend you to my friends.
Taylor Morell
One of the more detail oriented, organized brokers and brokerages to work with. Didn't matter who I coordinated with, between broker and trip support personnel, they treated us with respect and professionalism each and every single time. Looking forward to welcoming your clients on board again soon!
THERESA L.
KERRY HILL WENT ABOVE AND BEYOND TO HELP ME WITH THIS TRIP FOR MR. SOLLBERGER. SHE IS PATIENT AND KNOWLEDGABLE AND WAS MORE THAN HAPPY TO HELP SEE THAT MR <REDACTED> ARRIVED SAFELY ON THE GROUND AND AT HIS HOTEL . I CANNOT SAY ENOUGH ABOUT KERRY'S EXCELLENCE. THE FLIGHT AND CREW WERE EXCELLENT AS WELL.
David L.
Excellent service and the crew was very professional.
Tina O.
Yes, was a smooth process
John Westbrook
Team, We were advised the flights went well and the passengers were happy.
Antun D.
Your whole operation is responsive and attentive, always good to deal with them
Patricia G.
Joel was a delight to work with arranging our flight from IRMA. Very professional and accommodating. I would definitely use him and your company again and refer others to you. The flight was fantastic with very nice pilots, James Briggs and Thomas Sommers. We were not the typical passengers as my husband has Alzheimer's and is wheelchair bound. Thanks for everything!!!
Steve B.
There is no way to improve on what Garett did for us in our time of personal tragedy. He responded with excellence, compassion, thoroughness etc. He went over and above for an absolute stranger in tremendous need. I can't say enough about the job he did. God bless Garett!!!
Bryce B.
Wonderful! Plan to do it again. My wife and I had no idea that such a level of GREAT service was available.
Shalana Pohlman
As always, you guys set a great example for what working with a broker should be like. :)
Adam S.
We had another great trip with Stratos. Booking was very helpful and provided us with a beautiful aircraft. The pilots were great and flight attendant was wonderful. We thoroughly enjoyed the trip. Thank you!
James M.
yes!
Debi G.
Hey Wanted to let you know that your pilots were so thoughtful and attentive to my daughters needs yesterday. They removed all unnecessary obstacles for her. Thank you so much
Andy S.
I will continue to recommend Stratos to friends and business associates. Kyle Jones, the lead on my account, offers exemplary service and always with a smile (I think - I can't see it but I can sense it!). Great work The FBO @ SNA was complimentary of our flight crew for the curtesy they showed with noise abatement - sadly, this practice must not be typical.
Robert E.
Toilet paper, Pillows and blankets
Leonid S.
Perfect experience.
David C.
The only glitch was the catering from New Orleans to Las Vegas. I don't know how you could correct the issue, but we didn't receive exactly what we ordered -- plus, they did not provide us with utensils, plates and napkins.
Sage L.
Once again the whole experience was great from start to finish. I felt well taken care of.
John F.
Anthony was terrific, good clear quote information, helpful options and overall a very pleasant experience.
Todd C.
Incredibly responsive, great service, sourced a great plane, would definitely recommend to friends.
Eric Sanchez
Always a pleasure. Happy Thanksgiving.
Gustavo Botura
Always great to work with you guys!
Oliver R.
Always a joy
Charles C.
Adam W.
Our company jet had a mechanical problem and we had a very important meeting that our passsengers had to make. Joel was able to locate and reposition an airplane for us in a matter of two hours. Our passengers were able to make their meeting and were very pleased with the aircraft/crew that was selected. Good work.
Lynda K.
The folks at Stratos are among the most client oriented firms I work with. They are prompt, polite and always do their best to accommodate me and my guests. Keep it up!
Eric Sanchez
Good flight. Thanks for the trip.
Susie C.
Our flight from Eagle,CO to Santa Barbara was a huge time saver for us. The Hawker 400XP was small but mighty. The inside was nicely appointed and clean. Thanks to the talented pilot and co-pilot, our flight was smooth and non-eventful. What more could you ask for? Stratos set this up for us and we are entirely grateful to Joel for the way he runs his business. He made sure that we knew when our plane had arrived in Eagle and followed our travels throughout our journey. Stratos is the best! I can’t recommend it highly enough.
Robert L.
Our passengers wish to extend a sincere thanks to your staff. We however advise that you do not have permission to use Michael's name in their advertising or promotional material as to be endorsing your product. Thank you again. We look forward to working with you again in the near future.
Bruce M
I was in a desperate situation to get to my sons graduation from marine camp and I was not going to miss it. Stratos made arrangements very quickly to get me where I needed to go. It was very efficient and first rate. Thank you
Kim L.
Our VP's had a wonderful trip and great experience. Your staff is professional, welcoming, easy to work with and I look forward to working with them again. Thank you!
Rick H.
Easy to book with a lot of options regarding the type of aircraft needed
Betsey S.
This was our 6th trip with Stratos/Simon Christian. We will do this again w/ you next summer. I've sold you to friends i believe who also will be booking with you/Simon Christian. thank you for everything..
Ahmed A.
Stratos Jets provided excellent customer service! One of the most reliable private jet charters. Glenn was incredibly helpful and professional he made the booking process very easy and kept me updated with trip details daily. Highly recommend Stratos Jet Charters.
Grant B.
We had a great experience thanks to the help of stratos. I will use them again as they were professional and very timely.
MJ
I feel very confident that Kerry Hill and her team will take excellent care of the trip that we plan. It was a great experience everyone was pleased with the outcome. I would recommend Stratos to anyone looking for Charter service
Trey hunt
The Stratos team was very easy to work with, made the entire process quick and easy. Pleasure to work with.
Bobbi Dent
Always a pleasure to work with the friendly staff. The communication is concise and timely. Looking forward to future bookings!
Tonio B.
The Stratos Jet Charter team provides a seamless & top notch experience from beginning to end. They are a forward thinking company that puts the customer first and never disappoints with any trip or itinerary. I recently booked a short flight from Orlando to Boca Raton on a Falcon 2000EX and could not have been happier with the service and attention to detail that was provided for my wife, myself and the rest of our companions. Would absolutely recommend to anyone!