Distance From Springfield, IL To Chicago, IL

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How far is Springfield, IL from Chicago, IL?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Springfield and Chicago is 175.75 miles (282.85 km).

Flight distance from Springfield, IL to Chicago, IL is 175.75 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 23 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 21 minutes to travel from Springfield to Chicago with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Springfield, Illinois to Chicago, Illinois is: 198.64 miles (319.69 km) by car.

Driving from Springfield to Chicago will take approximately 03 hours 06 minutes.

#1 Springfield

The capital of Illinois and the county seat of Sangamon County. It is located on the Sangamon River in central Illinois. Springfield is known for its many colleges and universities, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum and the Illinois State Capitol.

Population	113671
GPS Coordinates	39°48'6"N 89°38'37"W
Latitude	39.8017200
Longitude	-89.6437100
Altitude	182
Country	United States

#2 Chicago

The third most populous city in the United States and the center of the Chicago metropolitan area. It is located on the shores of Lake Michigan, in northeastern Illinois. Chicago is a major center for finance, commerce, and industry.

Population	2677643
GPS Coordinates	41°51'0"N 87°39'0"W
Latitude	41.850033
Longitude	-87.6500523
Altitude	179
Country	United States

Starting point in Springfield: East Washington Street (-89.643712,39.801639)Ending point in Chicago: (-87.650099,41.850032)

Estimated Travel Time Between Springfield and Chicago

The distance between Springfield and Chicago is 320 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 33 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Springfield and Chicago. The current time is 17:35:08.

Average Speed	Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h)	06 hours 37 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h)	04 hours 57 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h)	03 hours 58 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h)	03 hours 18 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h)	02 hours 50 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h)	02 hours 38 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h)	02 hours 28 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 26.53 liters (7.01 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Springfield and Chicago.The estimated cost of gas to go from Springfield to Chicago is $25.28 (diesel $30.14).

Illinois gas prices.

	Gasoline	Mid Grade	Premium	Diesel
Gallon	$3.61	$4.11	$4.55	$4.3
Total	$25.28	$28.82	$31.9	$30.14

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Illinois ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.607 (Diesel $4.300) /gallon. Last changed prices on March 09, 2026.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Springfield and Chicago (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.