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

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174 mi airlines charter/private 21/wk
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Flight Schedule 9 flights Verified 23m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AA3637
AA American
E70
6:00 AM
CDT
7:26 AM
CDT
1h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3845
Starts Oct 5 Seat map
AA American
E70 Seat map
6:02 AM
CDT
7:25 AM
CDT
1h 23m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4330+1
AA American
E70
2:51 PM
CDT
4:10 PM
CDT
1h 19m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4330+1
AA American
E70
1:10 PM
CDT T3
2:20 PM
CDT
1h 10m
43%
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2639
Starts Oct 5 Seat map
QR Qatar
E70 Seat map
11:00 PM
CDT T3 Red-eye
12:09 AM+1
CDT
1h 9m
47%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3644
Seat map
AA American
E70 Seat map
11:00 PM
CDT T3 Red-eye
12:07 AM+1
CDT
1h 7m
43%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3847
Starts Oct 5 Seat map
AA American
E70 Seat map
11:00 PM
CDT T3 Red-eye
12:09 AM+1
CDT
1h 9m
43%
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2350
Seat map
QR Qatar
E70 Seat map
11:00 PM
CDT T3 Red-eye
12:07 AM+1
CDT
1h 7m
47%
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA1874
Starts Oct 8 Seat map
BA British
E70 Seat map
11:00 PM
CDT T3 Red-eye
12:09 AM+1
CDT
1h 9m
28%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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 1 hub
MCO Orlando 12h 47m MX AAACAS Orlando (MCO) to Chicago flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Springfield to Chicago
2 carriers, 21 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 174 mi 1h 23m nonstop

SPI–ORD is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 174 miles in approximately 1h 23m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SPI–ORD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines Also: QR 21 E70 1h19-1h26 Oneworld QR
UA United Airlines 0 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
E70 Embraer 170 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (21 flights/wk, 100%)
Star Alliance: UA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SPI to ORD direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
21
Outbound / wk
42
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SPI to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~12h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
146
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
SPI → ORD
97%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
97%
Return
ORD → SPI
93%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
93%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →

Other ways to reach Chicago from Springfield

Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Metric SPI→ORD DEC→ORD PIA→ORD
Distance from SPI 43 mi 57 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2 12
Weekly flights 21 19 115
Flight time 1h 23m 1h 17m 1h 8m
Airports within 200 miles of SPI with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

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

CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from O'Hare to downtown Chicago (45 min, $5). Taxis use a flat-rate zone system; downtown is around $40–45 plus tip. Ride-shares are typically $30–50.The Airport Transit System (ATS) connects all terminals and parking. Metra commuter rail does not serve O'Hare directly; transfer downtown via Blue Line.

Chicago Climate

Continental climate with four distinct seasons. Summers are warm and humid (25–32°C) with afternoon thunderstorms. Winters are cold (−10 to −2°C) with heavy snowfall that regularly delays flights December through March.

Spring and fall are mild but unpredictable. Pack layers. Lake Michigan moderates temperatures near the lakefront, but O'Hare sits inland and runs colder.

SPI–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Springfield to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance174 mi / 280 km
Flight time1h 23m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights21 out / 42 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SPI
IATA / ICAOSPI / KSPI
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.1M
Elevation598 ft / 182 m
Destination: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SPI to ORD flights.
Nonstop flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport take about 1h 23m gate to gate. The route covers 174 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from SPI to ORD: American Airlines and United Airlines.
This route has frequent daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Orlando.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to ORD and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Yes, return flights from ORD to SPI are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DEC, PIA and BMI. 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 ORD

Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and United Airlines. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

SPI to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SPI to ORD is about 1 hours 23 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 174 miles (280 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 42 return, totaling 63 flights per week in both directions.

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 Decatur (DEC), Peoria (PIA) and Bloomington/Normal (BMI).