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

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174 mi airlines 27/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
AA4330
AA American
E70
1:09 PM
CDT T3
2:19 PM
EDT
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4313
AA American
E70
4:59 PM
CDT T3
6:03 PM
EDT
1h 4m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA1930
BA British
E70
10:29 PM
CDT T3
11:32 PM+1
EDT
1h 3m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4331
AA American
E70
11:38 PM
CDT T3
12:25 AM+2
EDT
23h 47m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4332
AA American
E70
5:00 AM
EDT
6:10 AM
CDT
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4328
AA American
E70
5:45 AM
EDT
7:00 AM
CDT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4330
AA American
E70
2:49 PM
EDT
4:07 PM
CDT
1h 18m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4313
AA American
E70
6:37 PM
EDT
7:53 PM
CDT
1h 16m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Chicago to Springfield
2 carriers, 27 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 27 Flights/wk 174 mi 1h 3m nonstop +1h ahead 4 1-stop hubs

ORD–SPI is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and British Airways lead the route. The flight covers 174 miles in approximately 1h 3m. Beyond nonstop, 4 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ORD–SPI service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 20 E70 1h04-23h47 30% Oneworld
BA British Airways 7 E70 1h03 30% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
E70 Embraer 170 – AA, BA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA + BA (27 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ORD to SPI direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
27
Outbound / wk
27
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to SPI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
159
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ORD → SPI
30%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
30%
Return
SPI → ORD
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Springfield is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
ORD: CDT · SPI: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Springfield.
Distance & Flight Time
174 mi / 280 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 3m to 23h 47m.
Getting to ORD

CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from downtown Loop stations to O'Hare (45 min, $5). Pace buses serve suburbs. Ride-shares cost $35–55 from downtown depending on traffic; add 30+ minutes during rush hour on the Kennedy Expressway.Economy parking lots E/F connect via ATS people mover. Terminal 5 (international) is separate from Terminals 1–3; allow extra time for inter-terminal transfers.

ORD–SPI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Springfield route.
Route details
Distance174 mi / 280 km
Flight time1h 3m to 23h 47m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights27 out / 27 return
1-stop connections4 hubs
Origin: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: SPI
IATA / ICAOSPI / KSPI
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vincennes
Passengers/yr0.1M
Elevation598 ft / 182 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORD to SPI flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport take approximately 1h 3m to 23h 47m. The route covers 174 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines and British Airways.
There are approximately 27 nonstop flights per week from ORD to SPI. The return direction has about 27 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through IND, MSY, SCF and MCO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Springfield is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Yes, return flights from SPI to ORD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 ORD to SPI

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and British Airways. With 27 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

ORD to SPI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to SPI ranges from 1 hours 3 minutes to 23 hours 47 minutes. The route covers a distance of 174 miles (280 km). There are approximately 27 weekly flights outbound and 27 return, totaling 54 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

4 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via IND. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.