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

SPI Airport Page →
168 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 3 1-stop flights Verified 1mo 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.

Last scheduled nonstop: May 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 3 hubs
ORD Chicago 3h 6m AAQR → UA Chicago (ORD) to Chicago flights
MCO Orlando 13h 39m MX → WN Orlando (MCO) to Chicago flights
PGD Punta Gorda ~6h 50m G4 → G4 Punta Gorda (PGD) to Chicago flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Springfield to Chicago
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
168 mi 0h 31m nonstop

While no nonstop service exists between SPI and MDW, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore SPI Routes MDW Routes SPI Live Flights MDW Live Flights MDW Delays
All flights from Chicago (MDW) Chicago to Springfield flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SPI to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~13h
Longest
ORD ~3h 6m PGD ~6h 50m MCO ~13h 39m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
165
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
SPI → MDW
81%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
81%
Return
MDW → SPI
53%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
53%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MDW delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Chicago from Springfield

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Metric SPI→MDW DEC→MDW PIA→MDW
Distance from SPI – 43 mi 57 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 3
Weekly flights – – 1
Flight time 0h 31m 0h 35m 0h 27m
Decatur (DEC) to Chicago flights · Peoria (PIA) to Chicago flights · Savoy (CMI) to Chicago flights
Airports within 200 miles of SPI with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Springfield, it's 6:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
168 mi / 270 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 31m gate to gate.
Facts

SPI–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Springfield to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance168 mi / 270 km
Flight time0h 31m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SPI
Full nameAbraham Lincoln Capital Airport
IATA / ICAOSPI / KSPI
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.1M
Elevation598 ft / 182 m
Destination: MDW
Full nameChicago Midway International Airport
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SPI to MDW flights.
Nonstop flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport take about 0h 31m gate to gate. The route covers 168 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare and Orlando.
Yes, return flights from MDW to SPI are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DEC, PIA and CMI. 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 SPI to MDW

Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SPI to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SPI to MDW is about 0 hours 31 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 Chicago O'Hare and Orlando. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Decatur (DEC), Peoria (PIA) and Savoy (CMI).