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$69+ Cheap flights from Arkansas to Chicago (CHI)

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LIT — CHI
cze 21 — cze 281
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Cheap flight deals from Arkansas to Chicago

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Arkansas to Chicago flight deals. Data was last updated Czerwiec 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$208
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$69
(United Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$348

Good round-trip deal

$293 or less

Good one-way deal

$260 or less
From Arkansas to Chicago (CHI)
One-way flight from Arkansas to Chicago (CHI)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($17 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($4 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Arkansas to Chicago (CHI).
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Arkansas to Chicago (CHI).

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Cheapest flights from Arkansas to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Arkansas to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on Czerwiec 16, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
pon. 8/116:00 amMEM - ORD
1 stop6h 09mAmerican Airlines
czw. 8/142:20 pmORD - MEM
Nonstop1h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/14$208
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ndz. 8/318:00 amMEM - MDW
Nonstop1h 40mSouthwest
sob. 9/68:05 amMDW - MEM
1 stop5h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 6/14$208
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sob. 8/97:05 amXNA - ORD
Nonstop1h 57mAmerican Airlines
sob. 8/167:01 amORD - XNA
Nonstop1h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/13$209
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ndz. 6/297:48 pmMEM - ORD
1 stop28h 11mFrontier
czw. 7/35:40 amORD - MEM
1 stop13h 13mFrontier
Deal found 6/13$210
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
pon. 6/238:00 pmXNA - ORD
1 stop27h 43mFrontier
pt. 6/275:40 amORD - XNA
1 stop13h 30mFrontier
Deal found 6/15$210
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
wt. 9/27:00 amMEM - ORD
1 stop9h 10mSpirit Airlines
sob. 9/131:03 pmORD - MEM
1 stop9h 54mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/14$211
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
pt. 7/42:46 pmMEM - ORD
Nonstop2h 04mUnited Airlines
śr. 7/912:45 pmORD - MEM
Nonstop1h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/14$215
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
pon. 6/302:12 pmMEM - ORD
1 stop7h 12mDelta
śr. 7/25:35 amORD - MEM
1 stop5h 48mDelta
Deal found 6/14$217
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
pon. 6/306:30 amMEM - MDW
1 stop5h 59mDelta
wt. 7/112:44 pmMDW - MEM
1 stop5h 52mDelta
Deal found 6/14$217
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
czw. 8/77:05 amMEM - ORD
1 stop7h 00mSouthwest
sob. 8/97:30 amORD - MEM
1 stop9h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 6/15$223
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
czw. 8/217:10 amLIT - ORD
Nonstop2h 02mAmerican Airlines
sob. 8/2311:54 amORD - LIT
1 stop5h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/14$224
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
czw. 8/216:45 amLIT - ORD
2 stops6h 20mSouthwest
wt. 8/263:10 pmORD - LIT
2 stops6h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 6/14$227

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Arkansas to Chicago that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated Czerwiec 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Arkansas to Chicago that are best for you.

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Arkansas

Fly to

Chicago

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MemphisChicago

MEM - ORD

MEMORD

Memphis

pon. 8/11

6:00 am-12:09 pm

1 stop6h 09m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

czw. 8/14

2:20 pm-4:09 pm

Nonstop1h 49m

$208

MemphisChicago

MEM - MDW

MEMMDW

Memphis

ndz. 8/31

8:00 am-9:40 am

Nonstop1h 40m

Chicago Midway

sob. 9/6

8:05 am-1:10 pm

1 stop5h 05m

$208

FayettevilleChicago

XNA - ORD

XNAORD

Fayetteville Northwest Arkansas

pt. 8/22

7:31 pm-9:29 pm

Nonstop1h 58m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

pon. 8/25

5:05 pm-7:01 pm

Nonstop1h 56m

$209

MemphisChicago

MEM - ORD

MEMORD

Memphis

ndz. 6/29

7:48 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop28h 11m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

czw. 7/3

5:40 am-6:53 pm

1 stop13h 13m

$210

MemphisChicago

MEM - ORD

MEMORD

Memphis

wt. 9/2

7:00 am-4:10 pm

1 stop9h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sob. 9/13

1:03 pm-10:57 pm

1 stop9h 54m

$211

MemphisChicago

MEM - ORD

MEMORD

Memphis

pt. 7/4

2:46 pm-4:50 pm

Nonstop2h 04m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

śr. 7/9

8:00 pm-10:00 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

$215

MemphisChicago

MEM - ORD

MEMORD

Memphis

pon. 6/30

2:12 pm-9:24 pm

1 stop7h 12m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

śr. 7/2

5:35 am-11:23 am

1 stop5h 48m

$217

MemphisChicago

MEM - MDW

MEMMDW

Memphis

pon. 6/30

6:30 am-12:29 pm

1 stop5h 59m

Chicago Midway

wt. 7/1

12:44 pm-6:36 pm

1 stop5h 52m

$217

FayettevilleChicago

XNA - ORD

XNAORD

Fayetteville Northwest Arkansas

pt. 7/4

3:10 pm-5:10 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

wt. 7/8

8:42 am-10:43 am

Nonstop2h 01m

$219

MemphisChicago

MEM - ORD

MEMORD

Memphis

czw. 8/7

7:05 am-2:05 pm

1 stop7h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sob. 8/9

7:30 am-5:00 pm

1 stop9h 30m

$223

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 6/15

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Best time to book a flight from Arkansas to Chicago

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Arkansas to Chicago

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Arkansas to Chicago?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Arkansas to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Arkansas to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from AR to CHI?

Find hourly flight availability from Arkansas to Chicago. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated Czerwiec 16, 2025.

When flying from Arkansas to Chicago, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from Arkansas to Chicago

Explore weekly flight availability from Arkansas to Chicago. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated Czerwiec 16, 2025.

The most flights from USAR to CHI are scheduled on a Monday (23 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (19 on average).

Rainfall in Chicago by month

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago ranges from 1.7 - 4.9 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Chicago when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

Temperature in Chicago by month

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chicago. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Chicago. Reviews last updated Czerwiec 16, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Arkansas to Chicago, see what other customers have to say about Southwest, Delta and United Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
8.0
Very good

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Arkansas to Chicago one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with United Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $69. Southwest flights start at $69 while deals on Allegiant Air start at $95 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Arkansas to Chicago?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Arkansas to Chicago?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Arkansas to Chicago are Republic Airways (88%), British Airways (76%) and Envoy Air (76%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Arkansas to Chicago?

    On average you can expect to pay $2,120 for a flight from Arkansas to Chicago. The cheapest flight overall is $145 while the most popular route, (Memphis - Chicago O'Hare Intl) is currently priced at $127.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Arkansas to Chicago that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Arkansas to Chicago flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Arkansas to Chicago?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Arkansas to Chicago.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Arkansas to Chicago?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Arkansas to Chicago by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Arkansas to Chicago?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Arkansas to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Arkansas to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Arkansas to Chicago

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Arkansas to Chicago. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated Czerwiec 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$209Average$325FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$229Average$356FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$238Average$288FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$268Average$333FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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