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$124+ Cheap flights from Arkansas to Illinois

XNA — ORD
Nov 29 — Dec 61
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Cheap flight deals from Arkansas to Illinois

Cheapest flights from Arkansas to Illinois

Sun 12/67:06 pm -
1 stop18h 53m
Wed 12/910:00 am -
2 stops32h 16m
Deal found 10/27$268
Fri 12/188:00 pm -
1 stop28h 26m
Mon 12/217:45 am -
1 stop11h 20m
Deal found 10/28$290
Thu 11/127:59 pm -
1 stop28h 22m
Sun 11/156:30 am -
1 stop12h 34m
Deal found 10/25$291
Tue 11/176:00 am -
1 stop5h 00m
Wed 11/185:20 pm -
1 stop4h 45m
Deal found 10/27$297
Thu 12/32:50 pm -
1 stop7h 55m
Sat 12/56:00 am -
1 stop5h 45m
Deal found 10/28$302
Sat 12/125:35 pm -
1 stop11h 26m
Sun 1/106:20 am -
2 stops12h 44m
Deal found 10/27$306
Thu 12/37:06 pm -
1 stop18h 50m
Wed 12/94:00 pm -
2 stops41h 01m
Deal found 10/27$308
Thu 12/37:06 pm -
1 stop18h 50m
Mon 12/711:38 am -
2 stops27h 12m
Deal found 10/27$311
Mon 11/232:00 pm -
Nonstop2h 00m
Fri 11/2711:40 am -
Nonstop2h 00m
Deal found 10/28$314
Thu 11/57:59 pm -
1 stop28h 22m
Thu 11/126:30 am -
1 stop12h 34m
Deal found 10/28$315
Fri 12/116:15 pm -
1 stop6h 55m
Mon 12/145:25 pm -
1 stop4h 40m
Deal found 10/29$317
Mon 11/166:41 pm -
1 stop4h 28m
Sun 11/226:00 am -
1 stop4h 05m
Deal found 10/26$319

Find flight deals from Arkansas to Illinois

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$268
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$124
(American Airlines)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$359

Good round-trip deal

$421 or less

Good one-way deal

$306 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Little Rock-Chicago (CHI) flight deals.
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From Arkansas to Illinois
One-way flight from Arkansas to Illinois
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($25 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Arkansas to Illinois.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Arkansas to Illinois.

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Little RockChicago

LIT Little Rock - MDW Chicago Midway

LITMDW

Little Rock

Wed 12/9

3:45 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop4h 10m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$149

Little RockChicago

LIT Little Rock - MDW Chicago Midway

LITMDW

Little Rock

Sat 11/21

6:00 pm-12:25 am

1 stop6h 25m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$149

Little RockChicago

LIT Little Rock - MDW Chicago Midway

LITMDW

Little Rock

Tue 11/17

6:00 am-11:00 am

1 stop5h 00m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$149

Little RockChicago

LIT Little Rock - MDW Chicago Midway

LITMDW

Little Rock

Wed 11/25

6:50 pm-12:20 am

1 stop5h 30m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$149

FayettevilleChicago

XNA Fayetteville Northwest Arkansas - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

XNAORD

Fayetteville Northwest Arkansas

Thu 12/3

7:06 pm-1:56 pm

1 stop18h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$151

Little RockChicago

LIT Little Rock - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

LITORD

Little Rock

Wed 12/9

11:58 am-9:11 pm

1 stop9h 13m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$179

Little RockChicago

LIT Little Rock - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

LITORD

Little Rock

Sat 11/21

5:25 pm-11:08 pm

1 stop5h 43m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$180

Little RockChicago

LIT Little Rock - MDW Chicago Midway

LITMDW

Little Rock

Fri 2/5

6:45 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop5h 10m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$180

Little RockChicago

LIT Little Rock - MDW Chicago Midway

LITMDW

Little Rock

Mon 3/8

6:45 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop5h 10m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$180

Little RockChicago

LIT Little Rock - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

LITORD

Little Rock

Sat 3/6

12:30 pm-6:32 pm

1 stop6h 02m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$196

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Best time to book a flight from Arkansas to Illinois

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Illinois from Arkansas with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Arkansas to Illinois

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Arkansas to Illinois (average of $293). Flying from Arkansas to Illinois in October is currently the most expensive (average of $434). 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 IL?

It’s typically best to fly out from Arkansas to Illinois in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 48% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Arkansas to Illinois flights typically cost between $319 and $428 in December.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $268 on Multiple Airlines (Dec 6-Dec 9).

How far ahead should I book a flight from Arkansas to Illinois?

Booking 50 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Arkansas to Illinois. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Illinois

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines from Arkansas to Illinois by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from Arkansas to Illinois?

    Departing from Arkansas to Illinois will take you 1h 57m. The distance from Arkansas to Illinois is about 522 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $90 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Southwest from $114 and United Airlines from $143 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Arkansas to Illinois 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 Illinois?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Arkansas to Illinois (average of $293). Flying from Arkansas to Illinois in October is currently the most expensive (average of $434). 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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Alternative routes for Arkansas to Illinois

Top 4 airlines flying from Arkansas to Illinois

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$209Average$358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$209Average$344FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$228Average$363FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$261Average$383FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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