CHI - SGF

$138 Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to Springfield

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Chicago to Springfield departing on 2/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Chicago to Springfield, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Chicago to Springfield, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$189
Overall average: $253
United Airlines
Thu 2/12Sun 2/15
ORD - SGF • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$138
Typical prices: $264-$304
Multiple Airlines
Thu 2/26
ORD - SGF • 1 stop
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American's Main Cabin Extra includes early boarding.
United's Economy Plus offers 6 inches more legroom.
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Cheap Flights from Chicago to Springfield (CHI-SGF)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Chicago to Springfield that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Chicago to Springfield

Thu, Feb 12 - Sun, Feb 15
United Airlines Logo
8:45 am - 10:41 am
ORD
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SGF
1h 56mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
7:55 am - 9:50 am
SGF
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ORD
1h 55mnonstop
$189United Airlines
Fri, Jan 23 - Sun, Jan 25
American Airlines Logo
6:35 pm - 8:25 pm
ORD
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SGF
1h 50mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
12:26 pm - 2:10 pm
SGF
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ORD
1h 44mnonstop
$190American Airlines
Thu, Feb 5 - Sat, Feb 7
Delta Logo
5:30 am - 11:20 am
ORD
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SGF
5h 50m1 stop
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 1:49 pm
SGF
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ORD
7h 49m1 stop
$209Delta
Fri, Jan 23 - Sun, Jan 25
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 11:20 am
MDW
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SGF
5h 20m1 stop
Delta Logo
5:00 pm - 10:22 pm
SGF
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MDW
5h 22m1 stop
$209Delta
Thu, Feb 5 - Sat, Feb 7
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10:35 am - 9:46 pm
ORD
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SGF
11h 11m2 stops
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 10:44 am
SGF
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ORD
4h 44m1 stop
$214Delta
Fri, Jan 30 - Sat, Jan 31
Delta Logo
10:48 am - 4:15 pm
MDW
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SGF
5h 27m1 stop
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 4:16 pm
SGF
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MDW
10h 16m2 stops
$214Delta
Fri, Jan 16 - Tue, Jan 20
American Airlines Logo
2:22 pm - 4:14 pm
ORD
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SGF
1h 52mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
5:00 pm - 6:51 pm
SGF
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ORD
1h 51mnonstop
$219American Airlines
Thu, Feb 5 - Sat, Feb 7
Delta Logo
10:35 am - 9:46 pm
ORD
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SGF
11h 11m2 stops
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1:00 pm - 9:05 pm
SGF
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ORD
8h 05m2 stops
$220Delta
Thu, Feb 5 - Sat, Feb 7
American Airlines Logo
6:35 pm - 8:25 pm
ORD
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SGF
1h 50mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
12:45 pm - 7:50 pm
SGF
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ORD
7h 05m1 stop
$222American Airlines
Mon, Apr 13 - Sat, Apr 18
American Airlines Logo
3:47 pm - 5:37 pm
ORD
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SGF
1h 50mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
6:07 pm - 8:04 pm
SGF
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ORD
1h 57mnonstop
$233American Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Chicago to Springfield flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Chicago to Springfield to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Chicago to Springfield flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from Chicago to Springfield costs $189 on the route between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) and Springfield (SGF). It is also the most popular route.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago to Springfield?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Chicago to Springfield clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For Chicago to Springfield, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Monday is the most expensive. Flying from Springfield back to Chicago, the best deals are generally found on Thursday, with Sunday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Springfield?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago to Springfield, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Chicago to Springfield is February, where tickets cost $217 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $368 and $333 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Chicago to Springfield?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $238, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago to Springfield?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago to Springfield, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Chicago to Springfield, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 30% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 15 weeks before departure.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Chicago to Springfield

 
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KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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American Airlines

American's Main Cabin Extra includes early boarding and complimentary drinks.


American Airlines offers 20 minutes of free Wi-Fi by watching a short ad.

United Airlines

United offers Priority Boarding for Zone 2, ensuring overhead bin space for carry-ons.


United's Economy Plus seats offer up to 6 inches more legroom than standard economy.

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Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$138
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 17% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 2% lower on average.
Flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Springfield

When to book flights from Chicago to Springfield

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chicago to Springfield based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Chicago to Springfield

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago to Springfield?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago to Springfield was $138 for a one-way ticket and $189 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Chicago and Springfield?

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Chicago to Springfield. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Chicago to Springfield?

    Chicago has 2 major airports: Chicago Midway and Chicago O'Hare Intl. Springfield-Branson is the only airport in Springfield. You’ll usually find the cheapest deals if you fly from Chicago O'Hare Airport.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Chicago to Springfield?

    Only American Airlines offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Chicago to Springfield flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chicago to Springfield?

    The Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet CRJ-550 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Chicago to Springfield flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago to Springfield?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Chicago and Springfield, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Chicago to Springfield?

    There are nonstop flights from Chicago to Springfield on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Chicago to Springfield, United Airlines or American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chicago to Springfield are United Airlines and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $396 and an overall rating of 7.4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $283 and an overall rating of 7.2.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chicago to Springfield?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Chicago to Springfield.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Chicago to Springfield?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Springfield from Chicago is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Chicago to Springfield?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Springfield with an airline and back to Chicago with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Chicago to Springfield?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Springfield from Chicago up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Chicago to Springfield

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $241 or less one-way and $189 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Chicago to Springfield?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Chicago to Springfield-Branson.
Find which airlines fly direct from Chicago to Springfield-Branson Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Chicago to Springfield-Branson

Monday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Tuesday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Wednesday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Thursday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Friday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Saturday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Sunday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

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Direct returns

Springfield-Branson to Chicago

Monday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Tuesday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Wednesday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Thursday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Friday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Saturday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Sunday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

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Reviews of the top airlines flying from Chicago to Springfield

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Chicago to Springfield. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Chicago to Springfield? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 9137 reviews
7.1Entertainment
7.7Boarding
8.1Crew
7.3Comfort
6.6Food
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I understand weather is an issue, but making us chase our plane down at five scheduled gates across three terminals in an airport the size of O'Hare was unfair. They'd have probably been better off to leave gates as TBD until the inbound plane is in final approach instead of running us all over the place. Also, props to the consistently-unprepared ground crew in Richmond for once again leaving my lane parked short of the gate because they couldn't have a crew in place on time with 2 hours notice...

6.0 GoodRob, Dec 2025
ORD - RIC
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I understand weather is an issue, but making us chase our plane down at five scheduled gates across three terminals in an airport the size of O'Hare was unfair. They'd have probably been better off to leave gates as TBD until the inbound plane is in final approach instead of running us all over the place. Also, props to the consistently-unprepared ground crew in Richmond for once again leaving my lane parked short of the gate because they couldn't have a crew in place on time with 2 hours notice...

cabin crew was OK, food was OK, the trip from the US to Munich was actually pretty bad comfort wise. Noisy aircraft, lights never dimmed even in Business class (night flight) barely sufficient amenities for the price. I have millions of miles with United but TBH American is gaining ground and Delta has always been marginally better then United although on paper United has more longes and cheaper upgrades.

Essy to get on. The hostess gave very little pop, the plane was late getting in, and we are still waiting for our bags. This sucks. :/

Great flight. On time boarding. Smooth flight and on time arrival at EWR. The flight crew was marvelous and there was a great selection of movies on the entertainment system. Our bags were at the carousel before we got there. Another excellent flight from United.

I liked the snacks and the flight attendants were friendly.

After a delay at the gate, C3, at Ohare on Sunday, I left my Blk ski coat on the bench at the gate, lost! Please review my lob claim, thx.

Very thoughtful flight attendant offered me water immediately since I had run to make my connection.

Always wish for more healthy, gluten free options. We have to bring our own.

Having a long layover, I was very appreciative of the ability to stand by for an earlier flight. Other airlines like Delta have refused this to me in the past, just to be mean (because my ticket class wasn't high enough). United went out of their way to help me get to my destination early, which I really appreciated given that it was the third leg of a 24+ hour journey for me.

Other than a way way too cold cabinets for the entire flight, all was great

Crew were all friendly and helpful. It was a short flight so just a beverage service with a cookie. After we were boarded the plane took about 45 minutes to leave the gate but it was New Year’s Eve so not shocking there was some delay. Overall good experience and very grateful.

The boarding process needs to be fixed. The zone don't work, especially when there is hardly anyone in zones 3, 4,and 5, leaving the majority of the passengers backed up in the aisle, especially because passengers seated near the front are blocking passengers who are seated in the rear of the plane. It would also help if the size of carry on bags was more strictly enforced.

The boarding by groups is pointless. The first two groups worked fine, but almost Noone boarded in goups three thru five leaving the vast majority boarding when group six was called. It defeated the purpose of spreading out the crowd.

We loved the steward on the plane. He made the night enjoyable

The plane was late, when we did board the plane was as cold as a freezer. I was freezing the entire flight, no blankets. Lost miserable flight I’ve ever had.

3 hour weather delay followed by 1 hour (and counting) maintenance delay. UGH!

After we'd boarded , they canceled the flight. The crew didn't even know , we just all received text messages. Then after they deplaned us , AA was just like "too bad, go F your self, we sure ain't gonna help you"

After a two hour delay, my flight was CANCELLED! No pilot available. Such BS.

Amazing food, great staff, with one noticable detail missing ...but no seat entertainment in any of aircraft ...I am not a fan

I wish American Airlines would change the airline industry by loading the plane back to front instead of front to back. Planes would board so much more smoothly and quickly.

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