Chicago to Springfield, Massachusetts: Road Trip Guide & Distance

771.6 miles 1241.7 km · straight line
917.3 miles actual route 1476.2 km · driving distance
17h 13min estimated drive time
$88 - $109 estimated fuel cost
~2h 3min flight time
84° E bearing direction

How far is Chicago from Springfield, Massachusetts?

The distance from Chicago to Springfield, Massachusetts is 771.6 miles (1241.7 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Massachusetts is located E of Chicago. By car, the driving distance is approximately 917.3 miles, taking about 17h 13min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 3min. Both are located in United States — Chicago in Illinois and Springfield, Massachusetts in Massachusetts.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Chicago and Springfield, Massachusetts. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Chicago to Springfield, Massachusetts

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 13min $88 - $109 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 3min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 40min $73–$138* Budget
Train ~22h 23min $110–$321* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Chicago & Springfield, Massachusetts

Quick Facts

Chicago
41.88°N, 87.63°W
America/Chicago
181m elevation
Springfield, Massachusetts
42.10°N, 72.59°W
America/New_York
25m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 257 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 64 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 32.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM