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$83+ Cheap flights from Arkansas to Chicago (CHI)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LIT — CHI
Oct 17 — Oct 241
Fri 10/17
Fri 10/24
1 adult, Economy
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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 September 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$161
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$83
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$289

Good round-trip deal

$303 or less

Good one-way deal

$218 or less
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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 September 17, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/147:29 pmXNA - ORD
1 stop28h 43mFrontier
Sun 11/166:00 amORD - XNA
1 stop12h 44mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$161
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Thu 10/168:20 pmLIT - ORD
1 stop28h 39mFrontier
Thu 10/236:50 amORD - LIT
1 stop12h 45mFrontier
Deal found 9/16$169
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Thu 10/168:20 pmLIT - MDW
1 stop28h 04mFrontier
Thu 10/236:24 pmMDW - LIT
1 stop25h 02mFrontier
Deal found 9/16$172
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/115:03 pmXNA - ORD
1 stop6h 50mFrontier
Sat 10/187:05 amORD - XNA
1 stop9h 03mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$179
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/107:29 pmXNA - ORD
1 stop5h 30mFrontier
Sat 10/117:05 amORD - XNA
1 stop9h 03mFrontier
Deal found 9/16$183
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/178:12 pmMEM - ORD
1 stop27h 41mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/265:50 amORD - MEM
1 stop14h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$191
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/248:12 pmMEM - ORD
2 stops15h 23mFrontier
Sun 10/2610:51 amORD - MEM
1 stop8h 34mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$193
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/238:10 pmMEM - ORD
1 stop13h 26mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/265:50 amORD - MEM
1 stop12h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$194
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/38:10 pmMEM - MDW
2 stops15h 28mFrontier
Thu 11/612:30 pmMDW - MEM
1 stop6h 52mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$194
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/48:00 pmMEM - ORD
1 stop22h 34mFrontier
Sun 12/77:39 pmORD - MEM
1 stop23h 26mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$195
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/297:00 amMEM - ORD
1 stop9h 23mSpirit Airlines
Sat 11/15:28 pmORD - MEM
1 stop5h 40mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/15$196
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/72:48 pmMEM - ORD
Nonstop2h 08mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/147:50 pmORD - MEM
Nonstop1h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$197

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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 September 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Arkansas to Chicago that are best for you.

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Chicago

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Depart

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Price

Little RockChicago

LIT - ORD

LITORD

Little Rock

Thu 10/16

8:20 pm-12:59 am

1 stop28h 39m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/23

6:50 am-7:35 pm

1 stop12h 45m

$169

Little RockChicago

LIT - MDW

LITMDW

Little Rock

Thu 10/16

8:20 pm-12:24 am

1 stop28h 04m

Chicago Midway

Thu 10/23

6:24 pm-7:26 pm

1 stop25h 02m

$172

MemphisChicago

MEM - ORD

MEMORD

Memphis

Tue 10/7

2:48 pm-4:56 pm

Nonstop2h 08m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/14

7:50 pm-9:48 pm

Nonstop1h 58m

$197

MemphisChicago

MEM - ORD

MEMORD

Memphis

Tue 11/18

2:55 pm-4:59 pm

Nonstop2h 04m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/19

8:50 am-10:56 am

Nonstop2h 06m

$197

Little RockChicago

LIT - ORD

LITORD

Little Rock

Tue 10/7

6:10 pm-8:13 pm

Nonstop2h 03m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/9

12:35 pm-2:32 pm

Nonstop1h 57m

$203

MemphisChicago

MEM - MDW

MEMMDW

Memphis

Mon 10/27

6:55 am-8:35 am

Nonstop1h 40m

Chicago Midway

Wed 10/29

8:40 pm-10:15 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

$207

MemphisChicago

MEM - ORD

MEMORD

Memphis

Tue 10/21

7:30 am-9:31 am

Nonstop2h 01m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/25

7:50 pm-9:48 pm

Nonstop1h 58m

$207

Little RockChicago

LIT - ORD

LITORD

Little Rock

Fri 10/10

8:21 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop27h 32m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 10/12

6:50 am-7:35 pm

1 stop12h 45m

$208

FayettevilleChicago

XNA - ORD

XNAORD

Fayetteville Northwest Arkansas

Thu 10/30

7:05 am-9:00 am

Nonstop1h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 11/2

5:46 pm-7:42 pm

Nonstop1h 56m

$209

Little RockChicago

LIT - ORD

LITORD

Little Rock

Sat 12/13

3:54 pm-5:59 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/12

9:40 am-11:43 am

Nonstop2h 03m

$209

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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 September 17, 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 September 17, 2025.

The most flights from USAR to CHI are scheduled on a Monday (23 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (18 on average).

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Arkansas to Chicago. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Arkansas to Chicago?

    Departing from Arkansas to Chicago will take you 1h 40m. The distance between Arkansas and Chicago is about 481 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $90. United Airlines flights start at $99 while deals on Southwest start at $99 one-way.

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

    The most popular flight routes from Arkansas to Chicago are Memphis - Chicago O'Hare Intl, Fayetteville Northwest Arkansas - Chicago O'Hare Intl and Memphis - Chicago Midway.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Arkansas to Chicago are Royal Jordanian (75%), Envoy Air (75%) and GoJet (74%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Arkansas to Chicago?

    On average you can expect to pay $453 for a flight from Arkansas to Chicago. The cheapest flight overall is $153 while the most popular route, (Memphis - Chicago O'Hare Intl) is currently priced at $195.

  • 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 3 airlines flying from Arkansas to Chicago

Discover the top 3 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 September 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$209Average$347FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$209Average$295FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$268Average$334FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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