How far is Chicago, IL from Springfield, IL?

Distance by Flight

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

Flight distance from Chicago, IL to Springfield, IL is 175.75 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 24 minutes.

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

Driving distance

The driving distance from Chicago, Illinois to Springfield, Illinois is: 199.03 miles (320.31 km) by car.

Driving from Chicago to Springfield will take approximately 03 hours 18 minutes.

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#1 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
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#2 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

Estimated Travel Time Between Chicago and Springfield

The distance between Chicago and Springfield 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 Chicago and Springfield. The current time is 02:52:28.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 06 hours 37 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 04 hours 58 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 03 hours 58 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 03 hours 19 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 02 hours 50 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 39 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 26.59 liters (7.02 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Chicago and Springfield.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Chicago to Springfield is $25.33 (diesel $30.2).

Illinois gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.61 $4.11 $4.55 $4.3
Total $25.33 $28.88 $31.96 $30.2

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 December 23, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

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

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