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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Chicago to Springfield:

• Earliest: departs at 8:04 am and lands at 9:55 am
• Latest: departs at 9:45 pm and lands at 11:36 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 51m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Chicago to Springfield:

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Chicago to Springfield takes 1h 51m, covering 443 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Chicago to Springfield range from $257 to $400, with an average of $305 over the past 12 months. Anything below $257 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 36% above the $305 route average. Book 19 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $246 round-trip via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD), compared to $307 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Chicago to Springfield flights, with 34% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, evening flights for 22%, and night flights for 11%.

American Airlines is the only airline on the Chicago to Springfield route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from Chicago to Springfield are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $237, which is 14% below the typical average for this route.

Springfield-Branson Airport (SGF) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $23 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Thrifty
• Hertz
• Budget
• Avis

Flights from Chicago to Springfield may depart from several airports in Chicago area, including Chicago Midway (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and Chicago Greater Rockford (RFD). Flights usually arrive at Springfield-Branson (SGF).

Connecting flights from Chicago to Springfield most commonly pass through:

• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 73% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 27% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 40% on flights from Chicago to Springfield. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $278 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $457, a difference of $179.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Chicago and Springfield. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• American Airlines
• United Airlines

Flying via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 30m, compared with 5h 18m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

Among airlines operating Chicago to Springfield flights:

• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.