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How far is Springfield, IL, from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Springfield (Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport) is 174 miles / 280 kilometers / 151 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to Springfield (SPI) is 199 miles / 321 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 3 hours 48 minutes.

Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

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Distance from Chicago to Springfield

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Springfield. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 174.088 miles
  • 280.167 kilometers
  • 151.278 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 174.122 miles
  • 280.222 kilometers
  • 151.308 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Chicago to Springfield?

The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport is 49 minutes.

What is the time difference between Chicago and Springfield?

There is no time difference between Chicago and Springfield.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)

On average, flying from Chicago to Springfield generates about 51 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 51 kilograms equals 112 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to Springfield

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI).

Airport information

Origin Chicago O'Hare International Airport
City: Chicago, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ORD
ICAO Code: KORD
Coordinates: 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″W
Destination Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
City: Springfield, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SPI
ICAO Code: KSPI
Coordinates: 39°50′38″N, 89°40′40″W

Airlines flying from Chicago (ORD) to Springfield (SPI)

United Airlines