Travelling from Chicago to Capital Airport (SPI): What you need to know
Your trip gets off the ground at one of Chicago's main airports, O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW). Check out your options for booking a flight from Chicago to Capital Airport (SPI) jetting off from either of these.
Expect to be in the air for 1 hour. That's the average journey time for a direct Chicago to Capital Airport flight.
Chicago and Springfield (where Capital Airport is located) share the UTC-5 timezone. That means you won't need to adjust your watch when you land.
O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Capital Airport (SPI) is the most popular route. There are 13 direct departures a week to pick from. If you have plans before you fly, take the last flight with American Airlines at 5:11pm. Choose the first ORD to SPI departure with American Airlines at 8:24am if you want to get going earlier.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your flight from Chicago to SPI.
Delays at check-in and security are more likely if you're jetting off during high season, so allow a little extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
You can find a direct flight from Chicago to Capital Airport (SPI) out of O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
You can travel on a direct flight from Chicago to Capital Airport with American Airlines. This popular carrier offers services from ORD.
The most frequently booked airline between ORD and SPI is American Airlines.
With 71.0% of services landing as planned, American Airlines is the most punctual carrier on this route.
Travelling from central Chicago to ORD takes about 55 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 40 kms (25 miles) in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to O'Hare International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Chicago to Capital Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
When it comes to the on-time performance of O'Hare International Airport, 74.85% of flights complete their journey on time.
ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
MDW is around 19 kms (12 miles) from central Chicago. It takes 20 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 45 minutes.
Got an early start? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Chicago Midway International Airport the day before your Chicago to SPI flight:
When it comes to keeping flights on track, Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 77.88%.
MDW is located at 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
From the centre of Chicago, RFD is around 137 kms (85 miles) away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour 25 minutes to reach the airport by car and 4 hours 15 minutes or so if you're on public transport.
Make catching an early Chicago to Capital Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Book a room at one of these hotels close to Chicago Rockford International Airport and get to your departure gate with plenty of time to spare:
Flights that leave from RFD reach their destination as scheduled 76.19% of the time.
The address of Chicago Rockford International Airport is 2 Airport Cir.
About Capital Airport (SPI)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Chicago to Capital Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near SPI instead:
The street address for SPI is 1200 Capital Airport Drive.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Capital Airport (SPI)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Capital Airport is £99. For a return flight on this route, the best price is £246. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Book one month before travelling. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Chicago to SPI.
Organise your trip for June. That's the best month for landing an incredible deal on Chicago to Capital Airport tickets. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Capital Airport (SPI)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when deciding your trip dates. April is the quietest month to visit Springfield. July is when most people book flights from Chicago to Capital Airport (SPI), which may be perfect if you're chasing more action.
Lock in a Chicago to SPI plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Springfield to range from 16ºC (61ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Chicago to Capital Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -10ºC (14ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF).
More about Springfield
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Springfield right here. Explore these options once you've locked in your flight from Chicago to Capital Airport:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be tricky to know where to begin. Lincoln Tomb & War Memorials, Freedom Corner - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Statue and Lincoln Home National Historic Site Visitor Centre are top attractions which should feature on any good Springfield itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
Chicago is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Springfield. Around 290 kms (180 miles) away to the north-east, top sights here include Millennium Park, Lollapalooza and Art Institute of Chicago.
Indianapolis is another essential stop in the United States and is around 306 kms (190 miles) east of Springfield. No trip is complete without dropping by 9-11 Memorial, Lucas Oil Stadium and Eiteljorg Museum.
