Flights
Flights to Springfield, IL
Flying to Springfield for a game, a concert or a show? The airport you pick decides the rest of the trip more than the fare usually does. This page lists the airport with scheduled flights near Springfield, how far it is from the centre and which is nearest each of the city's main venues. StubOrder lists 133 upcoming events in and around Springfield (counted Sep 30, 2026); fares are searched live when you pick your dates.
The closest airport to downtown Springfield is Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI), 4 miles away. For LRS Theatre at Hoogland Center for the Arts, the nearest is SPI at 3.6 miles.
Airports serving Springfield
Nearest first. Distances are straight-line from the centre of Springfield, which is the fair way to compare airports with each other; the drive is always longer.
| Airport and distance from the centre | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) 4 mi (6 km) | Smaller, scheduled flights | Nearest to LRS Theatre at Hoogland Center for the Arts, Sangamon Auditorium, Peggy Ryder Theatre at Hoogland Center for the Arts, White Oaks Mall, Illinois State Fairgrounds, Boondocks and Studio Theatre at University of Illinois Springfield. |
Nearest airport to each Springfield venue
The busiest venues in and around Springfield, each with its own nearest airport. A stadium in the suburbs is often nearer a different airport than downtown is, so this is the table to book from.
| Venue | Nearest airport we list | Second option |
|---|---|---|
| LRS Theatre at Hoogland Center for the Arts Hotels near LRS Theatre at Hoogland Center for the Arts | SPI, 3.6 mi | None |
| Sangamon Auditorium Hotels near Sangamon Auditorium Airports near Sangamon Auditorium | SPI, 8.3 mi | None |
| Peggy Ryder Theatre at Hoogland Center for the Arts Hotels near Peggy Ryder Theatre at Hoogland Center for the Arts | SPI, 3.6 mi | None |
| White Oaks Mall Hotels near White Oaks Mall | SPI, 5.7 mi | None |
| Illinois State Fairgrounds Hotels near Illinois State Fairgrounds | SPI, 1.9 mi | None |
| Boondocks Hotels near Boondocks | SPI, 3.9 mi | None |
| Studio Theatre at University of Illinois Springfield Hotels near Studio Theatre at University of Illinois Springfield | SPI, 8.6 mi | None |
Flying in for a Springfield event
In the next 30 days (counted Sep 30, 2026): 37 events in and around Springfield; 95% on Fri–Sun; 21 of the 37 with a set time start at 7 pm or later, local time.
Fly in the day before an evening event: a delayed afternoon flight is a missed show. Plan to fly home the morning after, because the last departures of the night often leave before a late finish lets out. The dates below set the search to do exactly that, around each event.
Seussical Jr.
LRS Theatre at Hoogland Center for the Arts, Springfield, Illinois
From about $47.00View TicketsSpringfield Jr. Blues vs. Fairbanks Ice Dogs
Nelson Center Ice Rink In Lincoln Park, Springfield, Illinois
From about $45.00View TicketsJersey Boys
Sangamon Auditorium, Springfield, Illinois
From about $93.00View TicketsSpringfield Jr. Blues vs. Fairbanks Ice Dogs
Nelson Center Ice Rink In Lincoln Park, Springfield, Illinois
From about $45.00View TicketsSeussical Jr.
LRS Theatre at Hoogland Center for the Arts, Springfield, Illinois
From about $46.00View Tickets- From about $47.00View Tickets
Giovannie and The Hired Guns
Boondocks, Springfield, Illinois
From about $49.00View TicketsSeussical Jr.
LRS Theatre at Hoogland Center for the Arts, Springfield, Illinois
From about $47.00View Tickets
Search flights for:
- Oct 2: Seussical Jr.
- Oct 3: Springfield Jr. Blues vs. Fairbanks Ice Dogs
- Oct 4: Seussical Jr.
- Oct 9: Seussical Jr.
- Oct 10: Brick Convention
Flying in to Springfield: checklist
- Book the airport for your venue. For LRS Theatre at Hoogland Center for the Arts it is SPI, 3.6 miles away; the table above has the rest.
- The closest airport is the smaller one. SPI, a smaller airport with scheduled flights, is 4 mi from the centre; the nearest large airport we list, STL, is 82 mi.
- Arrive the day before an evening event, and plan the flight home for the next morning.
- Names exactly as on the ID. The airline compares the booking with the ID at the airport.
- Check the bag allowance. It is shown on every fare; extra bags are not part of the fare price.
Plan the rest of the trip
Frequently asked questions
Are fares shown on this page?
No. Airline fares change by the minute and depend on your exact dates, airports and travellers, so this page shows none. Pick your dates in the search form and StubOrder asks the airlines live; every fare it shows is the total for all travellers, taxes and fees included.
How many events are in Springfield in the next 30 days?
37 in and around Springfield in the 30 days from Sep 30, 2026, when this page's figures were counted. 95% of them fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, and 21 of the 37 with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
Which airport is best for LRS Theatre at Hoogland Center for the Arts?
The closest airport to LRS Theatre at Hoogland Center for the Arts is Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI), a smaller airport with scheduled flights, 3.6 miles away in a straight line.
Can I buy event tickets and flights together?
Not as one purchase. Event tickets come from our resale marketplace and flights from our travel partner and the airlines, as separate bookings with separate confirmations. Neither depends on the other, so if an event moves, your flight does not change automatically.
How many airports serve Springfield?
StubOrder lists one airport with scheduled passenger flights within 100 km (62 miles) of downtown Springfield: Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI).
How far is SPI from downtown Springfield?
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) is 4 miles (6 km) from downtown Springfield in a straight line. The drive is always longer than the straight line, and the roads near the venues are busiest at event times, so allow more than a map suggests.
What is the closest airport to Springfield?
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) is the closest airport with scheduled flights to downtown Springfield, 4 miles away in a straight line.
Which airport is best for Sangamon Auditorium?
The closest airport to Sangamon Auditorium is Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI), a smaller airport with scheduled flights, 8.3 miles away in a straight line.
