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$140+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Springfield (SGF)

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 5/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — SGF
May 10 — May 171
Sun 5/10
Sun 5/17
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to Springfield-Branson are usually found in February or September, booked 79 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Friday and return on a Saturday

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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Springfield
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Springfield. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 10, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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.
Fri 5/228:45 pm
ORD
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SGF
Nonstop1h 55m
American Airlines
Mon 5/257:39 pm
SGF
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 06m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/6$249
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. 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 4/308:43 pm
ORD
-
SGF
Nonstop1h 55m
American Airlines
Mon 5/46:05 pm
SGF
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 59m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/8$250
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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.
Fri 5/228:45 pm
ORD
-
SGF
Nonstop1h 55m
American Airlines
Sun 5/246:43 pm
SGF
-
ORD
1 stop4h 54m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/6$259
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/5. 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.
Wed 4/228:09 pm
ORD
-
SGF
Nonstop1h 55m
United Airlines
Mon 4/276:50 pm
SGF
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 48m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/5$264
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/5. 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 4/2911:15 am
ORD
-
SGF
1 stop6h 40m
American Airlines
Wed 5/67:00 am
SGF
-
ORD
1 stop7h 20m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/5$269
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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 5/93:47 pm
ORD
-
SGF
Nonstop1h 52m
American Airlines
Sat 5/167:14 am
SGF
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 56m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/9$272
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/5. 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 4/2211:15 am
ORD
-
SGF
1 stop6h 40m
American Airlines
Mon 4/275:19 am
SGF
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 48m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/5$274
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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.
Fri 4/247:10 pm
ORD
-
SGF
Nonstop1h 55m
American Airlines
Sun 4/267:34 am
SGF
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 56m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/7$279
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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.
Sun 5/2412:07 pm
ORD
-
SGF
Nonstop1h 46m
American Airlines
Sun 5/317:11 am
SGF
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 01m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/9$288
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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.
Sat 5/96:23 am
MDW
-
SGF
1 stop5h 04m
Delta
Sat 5/164:00 pm
SGF
-
MDW
1 stop5h 09m
Delta
Deal found 4/9$289
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. 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.
Sat 5/97:00 am
ORD
-
SGF
2 stops7h 37m
Delta
Sat 5/164:00 pm
SGF
-
ORD
1 stop5h 53m
Delta
Deal found 4/8$294
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/5. 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 7/315:10 pm
MDW
-
SGF
1 stop5h 00m
Delta
Sat 8/84:08 pm
SGF
-
MDW
1 stop6h 07m
Delta
Deal found 4/5$314

Find flight deals from Chicago to Springfield

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Springfield (SGF). 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 April 10, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$249
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$140
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$359

Good round-trip deal

$290 or less

Good one-way deal

$243 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($30 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Springfield 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 April 10, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Springfield that are best for you.

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Price

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ChicagoSpringfield

ORD - SGF

ORDSGF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/22

8:09 pm-10:04 pm

Nonstop1h 55m

Springfield-Branson

Mon 4/27

6:50 pm-8:38 pm

Nonstop1h 48m

$264

ChicagoSpringfield

ORD - SGF

ORDSGF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 7/9

3:22 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop6h 48m

Springfield-Branson

Mon 7/13

6:58 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop4h 55m

$269

ChicagoSpringfield

ORD - SGF

ORDSGF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/9

9:10 am-2:37 pm

1 stop5h 27m

Springfield-Branson

Sat 5/16

4:00 pm-9:53 pm

1 stop5h 53m

$289

ChicagoSpringfield

ORD - SGF

ORDSGF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 4/24

8:43 pm-10:38 pm

Nonstop1h 55m

Springfield-Branson

Sun 4/26

5:19 am-7:07 am

Nonstop1h 48m

$299

ChicagoSpringfield

ORD - SGF

ORDSGF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 6/27

3:25 pm-9:13 pm

1 stop5h 48m

Springfield-Branson

Wed 7/8

6:58 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop4h 55m

$314

ChicagoSpringfield

ORD - SGF

ORDSGF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 6/5

7:07 am-2:37 pm

1 stop7h 30m

Springfield-Branson

Tue 6/9

6:58 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 01m

$314

ChicagoSpringfield

ORD - SGF

ORDSGF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/29

11:26 am-6:04 pm

1 stop6h 38m

Springfield-Branson

Sun 5/31

6:49 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 10m

$344

ChicagoSpringfield

MDW - SGF

MDWSGF

Chicago Midway

Wed 5/20

5:10 pm-10:11 pm

1 stop5h 01m

Springfield-Branson

Wed 5/27

6:05 am-11:56 am

1 stop5h 51m

$344

ChicagoSpringfield

MDW - SGF

MDWSGF

Chicago Midway

Tue 5/5

12:52 pm-6:12 pm

1 stop5h 20m

Springfield-Branson

Tue 5/12

3:22 pm-9:09 pm

1 stop5h 47m

$349

ChicagoSpringfield

ORD - SGF

ORDSGF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/12

1:35 pm-10:29 pm

2 stops8h 54m

Springfield-Branson

Tue 8/18

6:00 am-4:36 pm

2 stops10h 36m

$369

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Compare providers for flights from Chicago to Springfield

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 Chicago to Springfield in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice 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 Chicago-Springfield flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Springfield flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-Springfield flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Springfield flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 Chicago-Springfield 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 Chicago to Springfield

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Springfield from Chicago with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to Springfield

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to Springfield. Price data was last updated on April 3, 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Chicago to Springfield, you should look to book at least 23 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 Chicago to Springfield?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Springfield (average of $176). Flying from Chicago to Springfield in September is currently the most expensive (average of $215). 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 CHI to SGF?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Springfield. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 10, 2026.

When flying from Chicago to Springfield, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 13% versus a flight at noon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Chicago to Springfield. Price data was last updated on April 4, 2026.

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

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to Springfield

Explore weekly flight availability from Chicago to Springfield. 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 April 10, 2026.

The most flights from CHI to SGF are scheduled on a Thursday (22 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (10 on average).

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Springfield

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Springfield. 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 Springfield. Reviews last updated April 10, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines and American Airlines from Chicago to Springfield by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,562 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,562 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,562 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,564 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,562 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to Springfield. 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 into for flights to Springfield from Chicago?

    Located just 5.3 mi from the city center, Springfield-Branson is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Springfield from Chicago. Booking flights from Chicago to Springfield-Branson (SGF) should be relatively easy as there are 16 daily inbound flights from Chicago from 2 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Chicago to Springfield?

    A quick flight from Chicago to Springfield can take about 1h 55m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $264. Chicago and Springfield are separated by a distance of 438 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Chicago to Springfield is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $189 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is United Airlines, starting at $198. American Airlines is priced at 35% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Chicago to Springfield consider choosing American Airlines (76%), British Airways (75%) or Qatar Airways (73%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Springfield?

    On average you can expect to pay $318 for a flight from Chicago to Springfield. The cheapest flight overall is $168 while the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Springfield-Branson) is currently priced at $264.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Springfield 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 Chicago to Springfield?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Springfield (average of $176). Flying from Chicago to Springfield in September is currently the most expensive (average of $215). 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 Chicago to Springfield

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Springfield. 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 April 10, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$189Average$272FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$198Average$314FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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