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$70+ 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 5/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
XNA — CHI
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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 april 22, 2026.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/18. 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.
tis 6/211:59 am
MEM
-
MDW
1 stop10h 03m
Frontier
tis 6/96:00 am
MDW
-
MEM
1 stop5h 14m
Frontier
Deal found 4/18$202
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sön 6/711:59 am
MEM
-
MDW
1 stop10h 03m
Frontier
tors 6/116:00 am
MDW
-
MEM
1 stop4h 55m
Frontier
Deal found 4/17$205
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
lör 6/62:43 pm
MEM
-
ORD
1 stop6h 17m
American Airlines
tis 6/98:00 am
ORD
-
MEM
Nonstop1h 55m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/17$208
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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.
ons 6/31:05 pm
LIT
-
MDW
2 stops6h 30m
Southwest
ons 6/105:05 am
MDW
-
LIT
1 stop6h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 4/21$208
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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.
tis 5/125:49 pm
MEM
-
ORD
1 stop4h 38m
Delta
ons 5/135:30 am
ORD
-
MEM
1 stop5h 05m
Delta
Deal found 4/20$209
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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.
tis 5/125:30 am
MEM
-
MDW
1 stop4h 30m
Delta
tis 5/125:10 pm
MDW
-
MEM
1 stop6h 02m
Delta
Deal found 4/20$209
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
lör 5/95:25 am
MEM
-
ORD
1 stop6h 05m
Southwest
lör 5/92:05 pm
ORD
-
MEM
1 stop5h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 4/17$217
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
lör 6/64:11 pm
MEM
-
ORD
1 stop5h 42m
Delta
tis 6/96:40 am
ORD
-
MEM
1 stop5h 55m
Delta
Deal found 4/17$218
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
lör 6/66:00 am
MEM
-
MDW
1 stop7h 19m
Delta
tis 6/96:05 am
MDW
-
MEM
1 stop4h 32m
Delta
Deal found 4/17$218
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
tors 5/77:46 pm
LIT
-
ORD
1 stop24h 46m
Frontier
lör 5/99:37 pm
ORD
-
LIT
1 stop21h 23m
Frontier
Deal found 4/20$219
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
tors 5/1411:59 am
MEM
-
MDW
1 stop10h 03m
Frontier
sön 5/176:00 am
MDW
-
MEM
1 stop4h 59m
Frontier
Deal found 4/17$222
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
fre 5/155:37 pm
MEM
-
ORD
1 stop28h 37m
Multiple Airlines
sön 5/248:05 am
ORD
-
MEM
1 stop23h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/17$224

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 april 22, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$202
(Frontier)

One-way from

$70
(Frontier)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$350

Good round-trip deal

$371 or less

Good one-way deal

$307 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. 8% potential increase in price ($30 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
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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Route

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Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

MemphisChicago

MEM - MDW

MEMMDW

Memphis

ons 7/15

3:35 pm-5:10 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

Chicago Midway

ons 8/19

7:50 am-1:35 pm

1 stop5h 45m

$237

MemphisChicago

MEM - ORD

MEMORD

Memphis

lör 6/6

4:11 pm-9:53 pm

1 stop5h 42m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

ons 6/10

5:30 am-12:35 pm

1 stop7h 05m

$245

Little RockChicago

LIT - MDW

LITMDW

Little Rock

tors 5/7

5:50 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop6h 05m

Chicago Midway

tis 5/12

5:30 am-12:10 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$261

FayettevilleChicago

XNA - ORD

XNAORD

Fayetteville Northwest Arkansas

ons 5/20

7:50 am-9:49 am

Nonstop1h 59m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

ons 5/27

7:46 pm-9:59 pm

Nonstop2h 13m

$269

FayettevilleChicago

XNA - ORD

XNAORD

Fayetteville Northwest Arkansas

fre 7/10

6:45 pm-8:48 pm

Nonstop2h 03m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lör 7/11

9:45 pm-11:46 pm

Nonstop2h 01m

$269

Little RockChicago

LIT - ORD

LITORD

Little Rock

mån 6/1

6:25 pm-8:39 pm

Nonstop2h 14m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

tors 7/2

12:54 pm-2:55 pm

Nonstop2h 01m

$269

MemphisChicago

MEM - ORD

MEMORD

Memphis

sön 8/23

7:20 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop4h 37m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

ons 8/26

9:30 am-2:23 pm

1 stop4h 53m

$274

MemphisChicago

MEM - ORD

MEMORD

Memphis

fre 5/15

7:45 am-12:50 pm

1 stop5h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

tis 5/19

11:55 am-5:35 pm

1 stop5h 40m

$274

FayettevilleChicago

XNA - MDW

XNAMDW

Fayetteville Northwest Arkansas

lör 7/11

11:50 am-5:52 pm

1 stop6h 02m

Chicago Midway

fre 7/17

5:10 pm-11:52 pm

1 stop6h 42m

$289

FayettevilleChicago

XNA - MDW

XNAMDW

Fayetteville Northwest Arkansas

lör 10/17

4:35 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop5h 10m

Chicago Midway

ons 10/28

9:55 am-4:44 pm

1 stop6h 49m

$289

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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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Arkansas to Chicago (average of $114). Flying from Arkansas to Chicago in January is currently the most expensive (average of $209). 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 april 22, 2026.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Arkansas to Chicago in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 52% 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 April 18, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Arkansas to Chicago flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings 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 april 22, 2026.

The most flights from USAR to CHI are scheduled on a Monday (32 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (21 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 1h 35m. 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 Southwest, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $114. American Airlines flights start at $133 while deals on United Airlines start at $168 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 (94%), British Airways (84%) and SkyWest Airlines (84%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Arkansas to Chicago?

    On average you can expect to pay $649 for a flight from Arkansas to Chicago. The cheapest flight overall is $269 while the most popular route, (Memphis - Chicago O'Hare Intl) is currently priced at $189.

  • 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Arkansas to Chicago (average of $114). Flying from Arkansas to Chicago in January is currently the most expensive (average of $209). 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 april 22, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$209Average$332FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$209Average$292FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$228Average$403FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$259Average$383FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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