Travelling from Capital Airport (SPI) to Chicago: what you need to know
Chicago and Springfield (where Capital Airport is located) share the UTC-5 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch once you arrive.
To ensure you catch your flight from SPI to Chicago, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Going away during a peak time like July? High seasons (like summer, Christmas/New Year and spring break) can easily add another hour at check-in and security. Be extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
You can book a direct flight from Capital Airport to Chicago. Begin your journey at SPI and arrive at O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
Check out the promotions from American Airlines. This airline has direct flights from Capital Airport to Chicago.
You won't need your passport or a visa to travel within United States. You will need a valid identity document though, such as a driver's licence or ID card. Add them to your packing list after booking your flight tickets from Capital Airport to Chicago.
SPI is around 8 kilometres from central Springfield. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 14 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Want an easy start to your vacation? Stay near SPI. Whether you've booked an early flight from Capital Airport to Chicago or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
How to find the cheapest flights from Capital Airport (SPI) to Chicago
C$229 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Capital Airport to Chicago. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$720. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from SPI to Chicago if you book early. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird deals.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, check out the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price in each month when looking for your ticket from Capital Airport to Chicago.
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Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to central Chicago is about 35 minutes by car. It's approximately 40 kilometres away.
It typically takes 54 minutes when travelling by public transport.
If you have a late flight from Capital Airport to Chicago, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these accommodation options near ORD:
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Central Chicago is approximately 19 kilometres from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW). As soon as your flight from Capital Airport to Chicago has touched down and you've made your way through the terminal, expect a drive of around 21 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take around 46 minutes.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel close to MDW. Here are a few options where you can kick back after your flight from SPI to Chicago:
Best time to go to Chicago
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Capital Airport to Chicago. August is the busiest month to visit Chicago. If you like a more relaxed atmosphere, go in February.
Book your flight from Capital Airport to Chicago for July to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 15ºC to 29ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -12ºC and 3ºC. Look for cheap flights from SPI to Chicago around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Chicago
After locking in your flight from Capital Airport to Chicago, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Chicago:
Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. Millennium Park, Art Institute of Chicago and LandShark Beer Garden at Navy Pier are essential stops on your Chicago itinerary.
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