Chicago to Springfield (MDW–SPI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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168 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 3 1-stop flights Verified 3w ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: NetJets Aviation.
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 3 hubs
MCO Orlando 6h 46m WN → MX Orlando (MCO) to Springfield flights
DTW Detroit ~4h 53m AFDLKE → DL Detroit (DTW) to Springfield flights
PGD Punta Gorda ~6h 58m G4 → G4 Punta Gorda (PGD) to Springfield flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chicago to Springfield
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 168 mi 0h 38m nonstop

MDW–SPI had nonstop service from Contour Airlines, last on the schedule in July 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 168 miles in 0h 38m.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop MDW–SPI service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
LF Contour Airlines 1 – – 64% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: LF (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MDW to SPI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~6h
Longest
DTW ~4h 53m MCO ~6h 46m PGD ~6h 58m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
164
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MDW → SPI
64%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
64%
Return
SPI → MDW
65%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
65%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MDW delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Springfield from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport.
Metric MDW→SPI ORD→SPI
Distance from MDW – 15 mi
Nonstop airlines – 3
Weekly flights – 42
Flight time 0h 38m 1h 7m
Departure OTP 64% –
Chicago (ORD) to Springfield flights
Airports within 200 miles of MDW with service to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Springfield is 0 hours the same as Chicago.
MDW: CDT · SPI: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 6:00 PM in Springfield.
Distance & Flight Time
168 mi / 270 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 38m gate to gate.
Facts

MDW–SPI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Springfield route.
Route details
Distance168 mi / 270 km
Flight time0h 38m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MDW
Full nameChicago Midway International Airport
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
Destination: SPI
Full nameAbraham Lincoln Capital Airport
IATA / ICAOSPI / KSPI
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.1M
Elevation598 ft / 182 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MDW to SPI flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport take about 0h 38m gate to gate. The route covers 168 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from MDW to SPI: Contour Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in July 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in July 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 0h 38m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Orlando.
Yes, return flights from SPI to MDW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ORD. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from MDW to SPI

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) had nonstop service from Contour Airlines, last on the schedule in July 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

MDW to SPI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MDW to SPI is about 0 hours 38 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 168 miles (270 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Orlando. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD).