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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.

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

• American Airlines
• United Airlines

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).

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
• JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

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

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

• Economy Class
• First Class

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 $295 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 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
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 39% on the Springfield to Chicago route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $264 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $427, a difference of $163. 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 Springfield to Chicago flights, with 45% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 33%, afternoon flights for 22%, and night flights for 0%.

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

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

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 7:54 am
• Latest: departs at 8:08 pm and lands at 10:02 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 54m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 19% above the route average of $294. Book 19 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Springfield to Chicago takes 1h 54m, 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $279 to $1,623. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Springfield to Chicago are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $236.

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).

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 from around $17:

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

Near Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) — daily rates from around $32:

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

Near Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD) — daily rates from around $30:

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

Round-trip flights from Springfield to Chicago range from $249 to $355, with an average of $294 over the past 12 months. Anything below $249 counts as a good deal.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Springfield to Chicago flights:

• • American Airlines
• • JetBlue