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$66+ Cheap flights from Arkansas to Chicago (CHI)

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LIT — CHI
Apr 5 — Apr 121
Sat 4/5
Sat 4/12
1 adult, Economy
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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$178
(Frontier)

One-way from

$66
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$345

Good round-trip deal

$382 or less

Good one-way deal

$211 or less
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This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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.
Sun 4/133:04 pmLIT - MDW
1 stop9h 17mFrontier
Thu 4/176:45 amMDW - LIT
1 stop7h 19mFrontier
Deal found 3/29$178
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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.
Sun 4/133:04 pmLIT - ORD
1 stop9h 06mFrontier
Thu 4/176:45 amORD - LIT
1 stop7h 19mFrontier
Deal found 3/29$178
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Tue 4/296:51 pmMEM - ORD
2 stops29h 30mSpirit Airlines
Tue 5/69:38 pmORD - MEM
2 stops22h 35mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/30$205
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Wed 5/141:55 pmLIT - ORD
Nonstop2h 02mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/178:25 pmORD - LIT
Nonstop2h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/30$209
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Thu 4/248:00 amMEM - ORD
Nonstop1h 55mUnited Airlines
Sun 4/278:10 pmORD - MEM
Nonstop2h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/31$217
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Thu 4/245:05 amMEM - MDW
Nonstop1h 35mSouthwest
Sat 4/268:10 amMDW - MEM
Nonstop1h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 3/30$217
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 5/225:06 pmMEM - ORD
1 stop6h 46mFrontier
Sun 5/256:00 amORD - MEM
1 stop9h 58mFrontier
Deal found 3/30$218
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Thu 4/243:49 pmMEM - ORD
Nonstop1h 54mAmerican Airlines
Sun 4/276:50 amORD - MEM
Nonstop1h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/30$219
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Tue 4/226:51 pmMEM - ORD
1 stop29h 29mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/244:55 pmORD - MEM
1 stop19h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/30$226
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Fri 5/25:13 pmLIT - MDW
1 stop5h 09mDelta
Sat 5/36:04 amMDW - LIT
1 stop5h 33mDelta
Deal found 3/30$229
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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.
Mon 7/1411:30 amLIT - ORD
1 stop5h 16mDelta
Wed 7/236:00 amORD - LIT
1 stop4h 35mDelta
Deal found 3/29$229
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Thu 4/242:13 pmMEM - ORD
1 stop6h 37mDelta
Sat 4/2611:15 amORD - MEM
1 stop6h 55mDelta
Deal found 3/31$237

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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 March 31, 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

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Depart

Return

Price

Little RockChicago

LIT - MDW

LITMDW

Little Rock

Sun 4/13

3:04 pm-12:21 am

1 stop9h 17m

Chicago Midway

Thu 4/17

6:45 am-2:04 pm

1 stop7h 19m

$178

Little RockChicago

LIT - ORD

LITORD

Little Rock

Sun 4/13

3:04 pm-12:10 am

1 stop9h 06m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/17

6:45 am-2:04 pm

1 stop7h 19m

$178

MemphisChicago

MEM - ORD

MEMORD

Memphis

Tue 4/29

6:51 pm-12:21 am

2 stops29h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/6

9:38 pm-8:13 pm

2 stops22h 35m

$205

Little RockChicago

LIT - ORD

LITORD

Little Rock

Wed 5/14

1:55 pm-3:57 pm

Nonstop2h 02m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/17

8:25 pm-10:32 pm

Nonstop2h 07m

$209

MemphisChicago

MEM - ORD

MEMORD

Memphis

Thu 4/24

8:00 am-9:55 am

Nonstop1h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/27

8:10 pm-10:14 pm

Nonstop2h 04m

$217

MemphisChicago

MEM - MDW

MEMMDW

Memphis

Thu 4/24

5:05 am-6:40 am

Nonstop1h 35m

Chicago Midway

Sat 4/26

8:10 am-9:50 am

Nonstop1h 40m

$217

MemphisChicago

MEM - ORD

MEMORD

Memphis

Thu 5/22

5:06 pm-11:52 pm

1 stop6h 46m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/25

6:00 am-3:58 pm

1 stop9h 58m

$218

MemphisChicago

MEM - ORD

MEMORD

Memphis

Thu 4/24

3:49 pm-5:43 pm

Nonstop1h 54m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/27

6:50 am-8:41 am

Nonstop1h 51m

$219

MemphisChicago

MEM - ORD

MEMORD

Memphis

Tue 4/22

6:51 pm-12:20 am

1 stop29h 29m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/24

4:55 pm-12:11 pm

1 stop19h 16m

$226

Little RockChicago

LIT - MDW

LITMDW

Little Rock

Fri 5/2

5:13 pm-10:22 pm

1 stop5h 09m

Chicago Midway

Sat 5/3

6:04 am-11:37 am

1 stop5h 33m

$229

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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 $323). 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 March 31, 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 March 31, 2025.

The most flights from USAR to CHI are scheduled on a Sunday (21 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (10 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 March 31, 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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,275 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,275 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,275 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,899 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,275 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,614 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,275 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
731 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,275 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,275 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

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.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $66. Frontier flights start at $79 while deals on United Airlines start at $109 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 Little Rock - Chicago O'Hare Intl.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Arkansas to Chicago are GoJet (87%), United Airlines (87%) and Air New Zealand (86%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Arkansas to Chicago?

    On average you can expect to pay $2,069 for a flight from Arkansas to Chicago. The cheapest flight overall is $138 while the most popular route, (Memphis - Chicago O'Hare Intl) is currently priced at $217.

  • 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 $323). 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 March 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$229Average$370FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$237Average$341FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$238Average$308FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$268Average$372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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