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$121+ Cheap flights from Springfield (SGF) to Chicago (CHI)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SGF — CHI
May 17 — May 241
Sat 5/17
Sat 5/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Springfield-Branson to Chicago are usually found in February or September, booked 72 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Springfield to Chicago

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Springfield (SGF) to Chicago (CHI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated May 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$189
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$121
(Mytrip)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$283

Good round-trip deal

$322 or less

Good one-way deal

$251 or less
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Cheapest flights from Springfield to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Springfield to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 12, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/126:32 amSGF - ORD
Nonstop1h 43mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/168:00 pmORD - SGF
Nonstop1h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/11$189
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/86:56 pmSGF - ORD
1 stop5h 13mDelta
Tue 7/151:26 pmORD - SGF
1 stop4h 45mDelta
Deal found 5/11$209
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/156:25 pmSGF - ORD
Nonstop1h 46mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/1612:45 pmORD - SGF
Nonstop1h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/12$249
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/2612:09 pmSGF - ORD
1 stop23h 27mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/296:59 pmORD - SGF
1 stop16h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/12$313
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/156:00 amSGF - MDW
1 stop5h 55mDelta
Sat 8/162:00 pmMDW - SGF
2 stops8h 30mDelta
Deal found 5/11$335
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/184:08 pmSGF - MDW
1 stop16h 44mAllegiant Air
Sun 5/2511:03 amMDW - SGF
1 stop20h 58mAllegiant Air
Deal found 5/12$517

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from Springfield to Chicago that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated May 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Springfield to Chicago that are best for you.

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SpringfieldChicago

SGF - ORD

SGFORD

Springfield-Branson

Thu 6/12

6:32 am-8:15 am

Nonstop1h 43m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 6/16

8:00 pm-9:59 pm

Nonstop1h 59m

$189

SpringfieldChicago

SGF - ORD

SGFORD

Springfield-Branson

Tue 7/8

6:56 pm-12:09 am

1 stop5h 13m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/15

1:26 pm-6:11 pm

1 stop4h 45m

$209

SpringfieldChicago

SGF - ORD

SGFORD

Springfield-Branson

Fri 6/6

6:39 pm-8:25 pm

Nonstop1h 46m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 6/11

8:58 am-10:51 am

Nonstop1h 53m

$249

SpringfieldChicago

SGF - ORD

SGFORD

Springfield-Branson

Mon 5/26

12:09 pm-11:36 am

1 stop23h 27m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/29

6:59 pm-11:19 am

1 stop16h 20m

$313

SpringfieldChicago

SGF - MDW

SGFMDW

Springfield-Branson

Fri 8/15

6:00 am-11:55 am

1 stop5h 55m

Chicago Midway

Sat 8/16

2:00 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops8h 30m

$335

SpringfieldChicago

SGF - MDW

SGFMDW

Springfield-Branson

Tue 6/3

9:33 pm-3:37 pm

1 stop18h 04m

$121

SpringfieldChicago

SGF - ORD

SGFORD

Springfield-Branson

Mon 6/9

5:30 pm-7:21 pm

Nonstop1h 51m

$166

SpringfieldChicago

SGF - ORD

SGFORD

Springfield-Branson

Tue 6/3

5:40 am-12:41 pm

2 stops7h 01m

$229

SpringfieldChicago

SGF - ORD

SGFORD

Springfield-Branson

Thu 6/19

1:38 pm-10:50 am

2 stops21h 12m

$232

SpringfieldChicago

SGF - ORD

SGFORD

Springfield-Branson

Thu 8/28

11:25 am-1:15 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

$244

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Compare providers for flights from Springfield to Chicago

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Springfield to Chicago in May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Springfield-Chicago flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Springfield-Chicago flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Springfield-Chicago flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Springfield-Chicago flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Springfield-Chicago flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Springfield to Chicago

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Springfield to Chicago

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Springfield to Chicago. Price data was last updated on May 9, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Springfield to Chicago, you should look to book at least 52 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Springfield to Chicago?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Springfield to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Springfield to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SGF to CHI?

Find hourly flight availability from Springfield to Chicago. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated May 12, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Springfield to Chicago in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 27% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

Weekly flight availability from Springfield to Chicago

Explore weekly flight availability from Springfield to Chicago. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated May 12, 2025.

The most flights from SGF to CHI are scheduled on a Monday (23 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (21 on average).

Rainfall in Chicago by month

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago ranges from 1.7 - 4.9 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Chicago when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

Temperature in Chicago by month

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chicago. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Chicago. Reviews last updated May 12, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines and Allegiant Air from Springfield to Chicago have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,724 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
734 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Springfield to Chicago. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Springfield to Chicago?

    Most people fly from Springfield-Branson (SGF) if they book a flight from Springfield to Chicago. On average, Springfield-Branson has 21 outbound flights to Chicago per day from 2 airlines. Springfield-Branson is conveniently located just 5.3 mi from Springfield’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Springfield to Chicago round-trip?

    Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Chicago, with prices starting at $189. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $209 and $249, respectively. You may be able to fly from Springfield to Chicago for 36% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Springfield to Chicago one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $121 on Allegiant Air. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $166 and Delta from $229 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Springfield to Chicago?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Springfield to Chicago consider choosing GoJet (91%), Copa Airlines (80%) or Air Wisconsin (80%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Springfield to Chicago?

    The cheapest flight price from Springfield to Chicago is $165. On average you can expect to pay $782. The most popular route, (Springfield-Branson - Chicago O'Hare Intl), can usually be booked for $189.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Springfield to Chicago that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Springfield to Chicago flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Springfield to Chicago?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Springfield to Chicago.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Springfield to Chicago?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Springfield to Chicago by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Springfield to Chicago?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Springfield to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Springfield to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Springfield to Chicago

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Springfield to Chicago. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated May 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$213Average$289FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$229Average$322FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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