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Among airlines operating Chicago to Springfield flights:

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

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

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

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).

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 First Class

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

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Chicago to Springfield.

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.

Connecting flights from Chicago to Springfield most commonly pass through:

• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 80% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 20% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 40% on the Chicago to Springfield route. 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.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Chicago to Springfield flights, with 45% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 22%, night flights for 22%, and afternoon flights for 11%.

A nonstop flight from Chicago to Springfield takes 1h 50m, covering 443 miles.

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

• Earliest: departs at 8:15 am and lands at 10:05 am
• Latest: departs at 9:25 pm and lands at 11:15 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 50m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 36% above the route average of $305. Book 19 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $259 to $1,811. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Chicago to Springfield are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $223, which is 19% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 30m, compared with 5h 11m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

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

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.

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