There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Springfield Airport (SPI) by plane, taxi, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), or car
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Fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)ORD - SPI
2h 51m$52–375Drive 197.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Springfield Airport (SPI)197.9 mi
3h 22m$37–53Fly to Decatur Airport, taxi
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Decatur Airport (DEC)ORD - DEC
- Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Springfield-Airport-SPI
3h 42m$158–415Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to SpringfieldLincoln Service / ...
3h 3m$39–92Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer CenterFlixBus N2521 / ...
4h 29m$49–87
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Springfield Airport (SPI) is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Springfield Airport (SPI) is to fly which takes 2h 51m and costs $50 - $380.
The distance between Chicago and Springfield Airport (SPI) is 193 miles. The road distance is 199 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Springfield Airport (SPI) without a car is to train which takes 3h 3m and costs $35 - $95.
It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from Chicago to Springfield Airport (SPI), including transfers.
The best way to get from Chicago to Springfield Airport (SPI) is to fly which takes 2h 51m and costs $50 - $380. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $95 and takes 3h 3m, you could also bus, which costs $45 - $90 and takes 4h 29m.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Springfield Airport (SPI) is 199 miles. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Chicago to Springfield Airport (SPI).
There are 48+ hotels available in Springfield Airport (SPI).
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Springfield Airport (SPI), USA?
American Airlines flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) twice daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Springfield 5 times a day. Tickets cost $25–80 and the journey takes 2h 55m.
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- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Decatur Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Estimated price
- $120–150
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