Day trip from Chicago to Springfield
Springfield lies 283 km (176 mi) south-west of Chicago, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 283 km (176 mi) apart, Springfield is a realistic day trip from Chicago: about 4 h 36 min each way by road.
Open Springfield in Google Maps
| Chicago | Springfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 2.7 million | 114,394 |
| Elevation | 180 m (591 ft) | 184 m (604 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Postal codes | 60601–60701 | 62701–62796 |
What to see in Springfield
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Home National Historic Site | 354,125 | 2010 |
| Lincoln Library | 272,600 | 2017 |
The busiest is Lincoln Home National Historic Site at 354,125 visitors in 2010. Figures are the latest each site has published, so they are not all for the same year.
Where to book tours and tickets in Springfield
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Staying in Springfield
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Common questions
How far is Springfield from Chicago?
283 km (176 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Chicago; by road roughly 345 km (214 mi).
How long does it take to get from Chicago to Springfield by road?
About 4 h 36 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chicago and Springfield?
No, both are on America/Chicago at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.