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$101+ Cheap flights from Springfield, IL (SPI) 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 1/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SPI — CHI
Dec 25 — Jan 11
Thu 12/25
Thu 1/1
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Springfield to Chicago
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This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/23. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/177:57 pmSPI - ORD
1 stop23h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/247:20 amORD - SPI
1 stop11h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/23$319
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/23. 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 12/256:00 amSPI - ORD
Nonstop1h 18mAmerican Airlines
Thu 12/251:40 pmORD - SPI
Nonstop1h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/23$329
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. 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 12/256:00 amSPI - ORD
Nonstop1h 18mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/2810:25 pmORD - SPI
Nonstop1h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/24$374
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. 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.
Wed 12/176:03 amSPI - ORD
Nonstop1h 15mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/241:40 pmORD - SPI
Nonstop1h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/24$378
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. 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.
Tue 12/236:14 pmSPI - ORD
Nonstop1h 26mAmerican Airlines
Sun 1/1812:52 pmORD - SPI
Nonstop1h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/24$422
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. 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.
Wed 11/266:18 pmSPI - ORD
Nonstop1h 22mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/2910:14 pmORD - SPI
Nonstop1h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/24$427
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. 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.
Sat 12/206:14 pmSPI - ORD
Nonstop1h 26mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/241:40 pmORD - SPI
Nonstop1h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/24$438
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. 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.
Wed 11/266:00 amSPI - ORD
Nonstop1h 14mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/24:43 pmORD - SPI
Nonstop1h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/24$487

Cheap flight deals from Springfield to Chicago

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Springfield (SPI) 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 November 25, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$319
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$101
(Kiwi.com)

Good round-trip deal

$431 or less

Good one-way deal

$264 or less
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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 November 25, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Springfield to Chicago that are best for you.

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SpringfieldChicago

SPI - ORD

SPIORD

Springfield Capital

Wed 12/17

7:57 pm-7:02 pm

1 stop23h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/24

7:20 am-7:12 pm

1 stop11h 52m

$319

SpringfieldChicago

SPI - ORD

SPIORD

Springfield Capital

Thu 12/25

6:00 am-7:18 am

Nonstop1h 18m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 12/25

1:40 pm-2:44 pm

Nonstop1h 04m

$329

SpringfieldChicago

SPI - ORD

SPIORD

Springfield Capital

Sat 12/27

6:00 am-7:18 am

Nonstop1h 18m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/30

10:25 pm-11:35 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

$329

SpringfieldChicago

SPI - ORD

SPIORD

Springfield Capital

Wed 2/11

6:00 am-7:18 am

Nonstop1h 18m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/17

8:55 pm-9:57 pm

Nonstop1h 02m

$329

SpringfieldChicago

SPI - ORD

SPIORD

Springfield Capital

Wed 1/7

3:25 pm-4:40 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/14

1:47 pm-2:55 pm

Nonstop1h 08m

$329

SpringfieldChicago

SPI - ORD

SPIORD

Springfield Capital

Sun 1/18

6:00 am-7:18 am

Nonstop1h 18m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/24

9:10 pm-10:14 pm

Nonstop1h 04m

$329

SpringfieldChicago

SPI - ORD

SPIORD

Springfield Capital

Sat 1/17

6:00 am-7:18 am

Nonstop1h 18m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/1

1:10 pm-2:18 pm

Nonstop1h 08m

$373

SpringfieldChicago

SPI - ORD

SPIORD

Springfield Capital

Wed 1/21

10:06 am-10:41 am

1 stop24h 35m

$101

SpringfieldChicago

SPI - ORD

SPIORD

Springfield Capital

Wed 2/25

10:06 am-7:45 pm

1 stop9h 39m

$116

SpringfieldChicago

SPI - ORD

SPIORD

Springfield Capital

Wed 12/24

7:52 pm-2:21 pm

1 stop18h 29m

$144

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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 November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
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, Illinois-Chicago flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Springfield, Illinois-Chicago flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Springfield, Illinois-Chicago flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Springfield, Illinois-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, Illinois-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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Everything you need to know about your flight from Springfield to Chicago

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Springfield, Illinois to Chicago (average of $77). Flying from Springfield, Illinois to Chicago in August is currently the most expensive (average of $159). 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 SPI 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 November 25, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Springfield, Illinois to Chicago as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Springfield, Illinois 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 November 25, 2025.

The most flights from SPI to CHI are scheduled on a Monday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

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 November 25, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with American Airlines from Springfield to Chicago have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,038 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Crew

8.0

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

BNA - ORD

My flight was 8 hours delayed, so I missed my connecting flight to Dublin. I understand it’s not the staff’s fault but the lack of sympathy and apology was appalling. I had been sat in the airport since 4am until 3pm and they did not seem understanding. Not good. Need better customer service.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,038 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,038 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Crew

8.0

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

BNA - ORD

My flight was 8 hours delayed, so I missed my connecting flight to Dublin. I understand it’s not the staff’s fault but the lack of sympathy and apology was appalling. I had been sat in the airport since 4am until 3pm and they did not seem understanding. Not good. Need better customer service.

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?

    For a flight from Springfield to Chicago, you will be flying from Capital. Springfield Capital (SPI) is just 3.4 mi from the center of the city. Capital is the only Springfield airport and it handles 3 outbound flights to Chicago per day. 1 airline has flights to Chicago from Springfield Capital on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Springfield, Illinois to Chicago?

    A quick flight from Springfield, Illinois to Chicago can take about 1h 18m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $329. The distance from Springfield, Illinois to Chicago is about 174 mi. Generally, flights for this route are nonstop.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Springfield, Illinois to Chicago round-trip?

    American Airlines, at $323, was found to be the cheapest airline from Springfield, Illinois to Chicago..

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

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Springfield, Illinois to Chicago on time: Envoy Air (88%), American Airlines (86%), British Airways (86%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Springfield, Illinois to Chicago?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $245. While the most popular route (Springfield Capital - Chicago O'Hare Intl) can be booked for $329 on average, our data indicates $989 when flying from Springfield, Illinois to Chicago.

  • 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, Illinois to Chicago?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Springfield, Illinois to Chicago (average of $77). Flying from Springfield, Illinois to Chicago in August is currently the most expensive (average of $159). 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 airline flying from Springfield to Chicago

Discover the top airline 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 November 25, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$323Average$407FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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