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$64+ 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 2/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
XNA — CHI
Jan 4 — Jan 111
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Cheap flight deals from Arkansas to Chicago

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 December 5, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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.
Mon 12/228:17 pmMEM - ORD
1 stop12h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/65:29 pmORD - MEM
1 stop25h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/3$228
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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.
Sat 12/207:45 amXNA - ORD
Nonstop2h 01mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/208:53 amORD - XNA
Nonstop2h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/4$229
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 12/84:28 pmMEM - ORD
1 stop7h 44mFrontier
Thu 12/116:05 amORD - MEM
1 stop6h 01mFrontier
Deal found 12/3$234
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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.
Mon 12/297:45 amXNA - ORD
Nonstop2h 01mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/28:00 pmORD - XNA
Nonstop2h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/3$234
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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.
Tue 12/305:27 amLIT - ORD
1 stop5h 27mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/36:44 pmORD - LIT
Nonstop2h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/3$234
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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.
Mon 12/1510:47 amXNA - ORD
2 stops28h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/2112:42 pmORD - XNA
1 stop25h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/4$235
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
Thu 12/184:18 pmMEM - ORD
1 stop6h 06mFrontier
Thu 12/256:00 amORD - MEM
1 stop9h 08mFrontier
Deal found 12/2$238
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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.
Thu 12/111:11 pmMEM - MDW
1 stop4h 57mFrontier
Sun 12/1412:18 pmMDW - MEM
1 stop6h 54mFrontier
Deal found 12/4$238
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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 12/307:45 amXNA - ORD
Nonstop2h 01mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/39:20 amORD - XNA
Nonstop2h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/4$238
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
Wed 12/317:45 amLIT - ORD
Nonstop2h 10mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/78:45 amORD - LIT
Nonstop2h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/2$238
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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.
Sat 12/2011:44 amXNA - ORD
1 stop7h 38mAmerican Airlines
Sun 1/411:55 pmORD - XNA
Nonstop2h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/4$239
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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.
Tue 12/238:16 pmXNA - ORD
2 stops26h 08mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/2210:07 amORD - XNA
1 stop24h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/4$243

Find flight deals from Arkansas to Chicago

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Arkansas to Chicago flight deals. Data was last updated December 5, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$171
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$64
(United Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$349

Good round-trip deal

$282 or less

Good one-way deal

$204 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Little Rock-Chicago (CHI) flight deals.
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From Arkansas to Chicago (CHI)
One-way flight from Arkansas to Chicago (CHI)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($15 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 December 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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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Arkansas to Chicago that are best for you.

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Little RockChicago

LIT - ORD

LITORD

Little Rock

Wed 1/28

12:30 pm-10:38 pm

1 stop10h 08m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/31

6:54 am-7:12 pm

1 stop12h 18m

$171

Little RockChicago

LIT - ORD

LITORD

Little Rock

Tue 1/13

6:04 am-3:37 pm

1 stop9h 33m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/17

8:10 am-6:10 pm

1 stop10h 00m

$171

Little RockChicago

LIT - ORD

LITORD

Little Rock

Wed 1/21

12:30 pm-10:38 pm

1 stop10h 08m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/11

11:43 am-1:45 pm

Nonstop2h 02m

$190

Little RockChicago

LIT - ORD

LITORD

Little Rock

Wed 1/21

7:45 am-9:55 am

Nonstop2h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/11

7:55 pm-9:58 pm

Nonstop2h 03m

$209

Little RockChicago

LIT - ORD

LITORD

Little Rock

Fri 1/23

7:45 am-9:55 am

Nonstop2h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/28

3:35 pm-5:42 pm

Nonstop2h 07m

$209

Little RockChicago

LIT - ORD

LITORD

Little Rock

Thu 1/8

7:45 am-9:55 am

Nonstop2h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/11

8:45 am-11:02 am

Nonstop2h 17m

$209

Little RockChicago

LIT - ORD

LITORD

Little Rock

Tue 1/6

11:37 am-1:37 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/11

8:45 am-11:02 am

Nonstop2h 17m

$209

Little RockChicago

LIT - MDW

LITMDW

Little Rock

Fri 1/23

6:15 am-9:30 am

1 stop3h 15m

Chicago Midway

Wed 1/28

12:15 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$216

Little RockChicago

LIT - ORD

LITORD

Little Rock

Sun 3/1

7:22 am-9:25 am

Nonstop2h 03m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/4

10:48 am-10:24 pm

1 stop11h 36m

$219

MemphisChicago

MEM - MDW

MEMMDW

Memphis

Sat 1/10

3:43 pm-10:07 pm

1 stop6h 24m

Chicago Midway

Sun 1/11

6:45 am-10:51 am

1 stop4h 06m

$228

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Best time to book a flight from Arkansas to Chicago

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Chicago from Arkansas with our price prediction graph.
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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Arkansas to Chicago (average of $122). Flying from Arkansas to Chicago in February is currently the most expensive (average of $235). 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 December 5, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Arkansas to Chicago in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 31% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Arkansas to Chicago?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Arkansas to Chicago. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Arkansas to Chicago flight should consider departing on Tuesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 December 5, 2025.

The most flights from USAR to CHI are scheduled on a Thursday (31 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (14 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Arkansas to Chicago?

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 2h 10m. The distance between Arkansas and Chicago is about 552 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 Air Canada, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $443. EVA Air flights start at $579 while deals on Japan Airlines start at $706 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 Air Canada (85%), Japan Airlines (80%) and Qatar Airways (79%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Arkansas to Chicago?

    On average you can expect to pay $940 for a flight from Arkansas to Chicago. The cheapest flight overall is $168 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Arkansas to Chicago (average of $122). Flying from Arkansas to Chicago in February is currently the most expensive (average of $235). 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 December 5, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$209Average$340FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$209Average$291FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$267Average$348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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