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

• Earliest: departs at 5:00 am and lands at 6:55 am
• Latest: departs at 8:09 pm and lands at 10:04 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 55m.

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

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Springfield to Chicago takes 1h 55m, 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 Springfield to Chicago range from $253 to $363, with an average of $298 over the past 12 months. Anything below $253 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 20% above the $298 route average. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $218 round-trip via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL), compared to $297 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 Springfield to Chicago flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, evening flights for 25%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $319 to $1,832. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

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

One-way fares from Springfield to Chicago are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $219, which is 11% below the typical average for this route.

Since Chicago is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) — daily rates averaging $64:

• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Europcar
• Hertz
• Ace
• Dollar

Near Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) — daily rates averaging $84:

• Hertz
• Dollar
• Budget
• Alamo
• Rent-A-Wreck

Near Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD) — daily rates averaging $81:

• Alamo
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Budget
• Avis
• National

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

Connecting flights from Springfield to Chicago most commonly pass through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 50% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 50% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 40% on flights from Springfield to Chicago. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $263 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $433, a difference of $170.

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 Springfield and Chicago. 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 3h 58m, compared with 6h 26m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

Some of the most popular sights in Chicago are Magnificent Mile, Grant Park and Soldier Field. These are among the most viewed places in Chicago on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Springfield to Chicago 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.