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

Flying on United 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 American Airlines and Delta, with the lowest prices starting at $190 and $209, respectively. You may be able to fly from Springfield to Chicago for 35% 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 $224 on Delta. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $232 and United Airlines from $244 one-way.

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Springfield to Chicago flight should consider departing on Tuesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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.

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).

What are the cheapest flights from Springfield to Chicago?

The cheapest flight price from Springfield to Chicago is $159. On average you can expect to pay $1,111. The most popular route, (Springfield-Branson - Chicago O'Hare Intl), can usually be booked for $189.

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 Copa Airlines (98%), Air New Zealand (83%) or Emirates (79%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Springfield to Chicago?

Saturday flights are found to be more expensive to fly from Springfield to Chicago. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Chicago.

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

Travelers have found it’s best to book a flight 53 days in advance to save up to 130% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 53 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Springfield to Chicago 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $255, or $453 for flights within the next 24 hours.

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

Our data shows that February tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Chicago from Springfield. Users have commonly found prices around $291 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $217. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in January.

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 18 outbound flights to Chicago per day from 2 airlines. Springfield-Branson is conveniently located just 5.3 mi from Springfield’s city center.

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.

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

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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.

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Q: How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Springfield to Chicago?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Springfield to Chicago flights typically cost between $240 and $308 in August. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $189 on United Airlines (Aug 18-Aug 26).

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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 July 29, 2025.

Sat 11/227:00 amSGF - ORD

Nonstop1h 49mAmerican Airlines

Tue 11/258:00 amORD - SGF

Nonstop1h 49mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/29

$189

Sun 8/246:38 pmSGF - ORD

1 stop5h 18mDelta

Sun 8/315:45 amORD - SGF

1 stop5h 11mDelta

Deal found 7/27

$209

Sat 9/206:00 amSGF - MDW

2 stops11h 35mDelta

Tue 9/2310:35 amMDW - SGF

1 stop7h 20mDelta

Deal found 7/27

$237

Fri 9/196:20 pmSGF - ORD

Nonstop1h 50mUnited Airlines

Sun 9/214:00 pmORD - SGF

Nonstop1h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$249

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Mon 8/186:25 pmSGF - ORD

Nonstop1h 46mUnited Airlines

Tue 8/264:00 pmORD - SGF

Nonstop1h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$189

Thu 8/216:01 pmSGF - ORD

Nonstop1h 44mAmerican Airlines

Sun 8/248:00 amORD - SGF

Nonstop1h 44mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/27

$190

Sun 8/246:38 pmSGF - ORD

1 stop5h 18mDelta

Sun 8/315:45 amORD - SGF

1 stop5h 11mDelta

Deal found 7/27

$209

Sat 9/206:00 amSGF - MDW

2 stops11h 35mDelta

Tue 9/2310:35 amMDW - SGF

1 stop7h 20mDelta

Deal found 7/27

$237

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Sun 8/35:34 pmSGF - ORD

Nonstop1h 48mAmerican Airlines

Fri 8/151:25 pmORD - SGF

Nonstop1h 46mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$266

Sun 8/311:41 amSGF - MDW

1 stop6h 21mDelta

Fri 8/1512:43 pmMDW - SGF

1 stop5h 10mDelta

Deal found 7/28

$524

Sun 8/36:56 pmSGF - ORD

1 stop5h 13mDelta

Wed 8/69:00 amORD - SGF

2 stops9h 11mDelta

Deal found 7/29

$664

Sun 8/38:00 amSGF - ORD

Nonstop1h 53mUnited Airlines

Fri 8/88:06 pmORD - SGF

Nonstop1h 54mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$679

Sun 8/32:03 pmSGF - ORD

3 stops31h 27mMultiple Airlines

Fri 8/157:05 amORD - SGF

1 stop8h 44mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$739

Mon 8/186:25 pmSGF - ORD

Nonstop1h 46mUnited Airlines

Tue 8/264:00 pmORD - SGF

Nonstop1h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$189

Thu 8/216:01 pmSGF - ORD

Nonstop1h 44mAmerican Airlines

Sun 8/248:00 amORD - SGF

Nonstop1h 44mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/27

$190

Sun 8/246:38 pmSGF - ORD

1 stop5h 18mDelta

Sun 8/315:45 amORD - SGF

1 stop5h 11mDelta

Deal found 7/27

$209

Sun 8/313:54 pmSGF - MDW

1 stop5h 18mDelta

Sat 9/610:31 amMDW - SGF

1 stop4h 38mDelta

Deal found 7/29

$260

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Fri 8/1512:09 pmSGF - ORD

1 stop16h 41mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$161

Tue 8/265:30 pmSGF - ORD

1 stop5h 07mDelta

Deal found 7/29

$224

Tue 8/266:50 pmSGF - ORD

2 stops11h 27mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/29

$232

Mon 8/257:55 amSGF - ORD

Nonstop1h 57mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/29

$244

Sun 8/243:54 pmSGF - MDW

1 stop5h 50mDelta

Deal found 7/27

$250

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SpringfieldChicago

SGF - ORD

SGFORD

Springfield-Branson

Mon 8/18

6:25 pm-8:11 pm

Nonstop1h 46m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/26

4:00 pm-5:45 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

$189

SpringfieldChicago

SGF - ORD

SGFORD

Springfield-Branson

Thu 8/21

6:01 pm-7:45 pm

Nonstop1h 44m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/24

8:00 am-9:44 am

Nonstop1h 44m

$190

SpringfieldChicago

SGF - ORD

SGFORD

Springfield-Branson

Sun 8/24

6:38 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop5h 18m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/31

5:45 am-10:56 am

1 stop5h 11m

$209

SpringfieldChicago

SGF - MDW

SGFMDW

Springfield-Branson

Sat 9/20

6:00 am-5:35 pm

2 stops11h 35m

Chicago Midway

Tue 9/23

10:35 am-5:55 pm

1 stop7h 20m

$237

SpringfieldChicago

SGF - ORD

SGFORD

Springfield-Branson

Fri 8/15

12:09 pm-4:50 am

1 stop16h 41m

$161

SpringfieldChicago

SGF - ORD

SGFORD

Springfield-Branson

Tue 8/26

5:30 pm-10:37 pm

1 stop5h 07m

$224

SpringfieldChicago

SGF - ORD

SGFORD

Springfield-Branson

Tue 8/26

6:50 pm-6:17 am

2 stops11h 27m

$232

SpringfieldChicago

SGF - ORD

SGFORD

Springfield-Branson

Mon 8/25

7:55 am-9:52 am

Nonstop1h 57m

$244

SpringfieldChicago

SGF - MDW

SGFMDW

Springfield-Branson

Sun 8/24

3:54 pm-9:44 pm

1 stop5h 50m

$250

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

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?

It’s optimal to fly from Springfield to Chicago in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 25% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

Weekly flight availability from Springfield to Chicago

The most flights from SGF to CHI are scheduled on a Monday (23 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (14 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Springfield to Chicago?

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Springfield to Chicago. 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

7,979 reviews

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

7,979 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,979 reviews

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

8,896 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,979 reviews

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

7,979 reviews

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

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 18 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 United 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 American Airlines and Delta, with the lowest prices starting at $190 and $209, respectively. You may be able to fly from Springfield to Chicago for 35% 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 $224 on Delta. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $232 and United Airlines from $244 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 Copa Airlines (98%), Air New Zealand (83%) or Emirates (79%) 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 $159. On average you can expect to pay $1,111. 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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