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

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174 mi airlines 27/wk
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AA4332
AA American
E70
5:00 AM
EDT
6:10 AM
CDT
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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AA4328
AA American
E70
5:45 AM
EDT
7:00 AM
CDT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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AA4330
AA American
E70
2:49 PM
EDT
4:07 PM
CDT
1h 18m
M T W T F S S
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AA4313
AA American
E70
6:37 PM
EDT
7:53 PM
CDT
1h 16m
M T W T F S S
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AA4330
AA American
E70
1:09 PM
CDT T3
2:19 PM
EDT
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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AA4313
AA American
E70
4:59 PM
CDT T3
6:03 PM
EDT
1h 4m
M T W T F S S
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BA1930
BA British
E70
10:29 PM
CDT T3
11:32 PM+1
EDT
1h 3m
M T W T F S S
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AA4331
AA American
E70
11:38 PM
CDT T3
12:25 AM+2
EDT
23h 47m
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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Springfield to Chicago
1 carrier, 27 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 27 Flights/wk 174 mi 1h 10m nonstop -1h behind 5 1-stop hubs

SPI–ORD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 174 miles in approximately 1h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 5 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 27 E70 1h10-1h18 Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
E70 Embraer 170 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (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, SPI to ORD 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 SPI to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~13h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
161
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
74%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
74%
Return
ORD → SPI
44%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
44%
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 1 1 5
Weekly flights 27 12 143
Flight time 1h 10m 1h 13m 0h 59m
Airports within 200 miles of SPI with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Springfield, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
174 mi / 280 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 10m to 1h 18m.
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 10m to 1h 18m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights27 out / 27 return
1-stop connections5 hubs
Origin: SPI
IATA / ICAOSPI / KSPI
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vincennes
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 approximately 1h 10m to 1h 18m. The route covers 174 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines.
There are approximately 27 nonstop flights per week from SPI to ORD. The return direction has about 27 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through IAD, BED, CLT, IFP and MCO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chicago is 1 hour behind Springfield.
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. With 27 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

SPI to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SPI to ORD ranges from 1 hours 10 minutes to 1 hours 18 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

5 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via IAD. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Decatur (DEC), Peoria (PIA) and Bloomington/Normal (BMI).