How far is Chicago, IL, from Springfield, IL?
The distance between Springfield (Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport) and Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) is 174 miles / 280 kilometers / 151 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Springfield (SPI) to Chicago (ORD) is 200 miles / 322 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 3 hours 54 minutes.
Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport – Chicago O'Hare International Airport
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Distance from Springfield to Chicago
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Springfield to Chicago. 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 Springfield to Chicago?
The estimated flight time from Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 49 minutes.
What is the time difference between Springfield and Chicago?
There is no time difference between Springfield and Chicago.
Flight carbon footprint between Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
On average, flying from Springfield to Chicago 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 Springfield to Chicago
See the map of the shortest flight path between Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
Airport information
| Origin | Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Springfield, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SPI |
| ICAO Code: | KSPI |
| Coordinates: | 39°50′38″N, 89°40′40″W |
| Destination | Chicago O'Hare International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | ORD |
| ICAO Code: | KORD |
| Coordinates: | 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″W |