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$65+ Cheap flights from Arkansas to Chicago (CHI)

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LIT — CHI
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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$160
(Frontier)

One-way from

$65
(Mytrip)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$279

Good round-trip deal

$350 or less

Good one-way deal

$216 or less
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This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 3/133:04 pmLIT - MDW
1 stop9h 13mFrontier
dom. 3/166:40 amMDW - LIT
1 stop7h 24mFrontier
Deal found 2/21$160
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 3/114:19 pmMEM - ORD
1 stop17h 20mSpirit Airlines
lun. 3/177:48 amORD - MEM
1 stop5h 32mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/20$196
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
jue. 3/138:55 amMEM - MDW
1 stop5h 20mSouthwest
sáb. 3/2911:55 amMDW - MEM
Nonstop1h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 2/21$202
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 3/174:03 pmMEM - ORD
Nonstop1h 52mAmerican Airlines
mié. 3/199:53 amORD - MEM
Nonstop1h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/21$207
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 3/134:51 pmMEM - ORD
1 stop4h 02mDelta
sáb. 3/296:15 amORD - MEM
1 stop5h 17mDelta
Deal found 2/21$212
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 3/136:25 amMEM - MDW
1 stop6h 11mDelta
sáb. 3/291:12 pmMDW - MEM
1 stop4h 06mDelta
Deal found 2/21$212
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 4/176:51 pmMEM - ORD
1 stop14h 33mMultiple Airlines
dom. 4/206:45 amORD - MEM
1 stop11h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/21$218
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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.
jue. 4/36:35 amLIT - ORD
Nonstop1h 55mAmerican Airlines
lun. 4/78:20 pmORD - LIT
Nonstop2h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/22$219
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 3/28:15 pmMEM - ORD
1 stop28h 29mFrontier
jue. 3/66:45 amORD - MEM
1 stop12h 08mFrontier
Deal found 2/20$220
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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.
lun. 4/212:46 pmXNA - MDW
1 stop9h 35mFrontier
jue. 4/248:01 pmMDW - XNA
1 stop23h 07mFrontier
Deal found 2/22$222
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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.
mar. 4/12:45 pmMEM - ORD
1 stop7h 15mSouthwest
sáb. 4/57:00 amORD - MEM
2 stops12h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 2/22$223
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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.
sáb. 4/127:45 amLIT - ORD
Nonstop2h 00mUnited Airlines
lun. 4/148:05 pmORD - LIT
Nonstop2h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/22$230

Find flights from Arkansas to Chicago within your budget

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 febrero 23, 2025.

Fly from

Arkansas

Fly to

Chicago

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Little RockChicago

LIT - MDW

LITMDW

Little Rock

jue. 3/13

3:04 pm-12:17 am

1 stop9h 13m

Chicago Midway

dom. 3/16

6:40 am-2:04 pm

1 stop7h 24m

$160

MemphisChicago

MEM - ORD

MEMORD

Memphis

mar. 3/11

4:19 pm-9:39 am

1 stop17h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lun. 3/17

7:48 am-1:20 pm

1 stop5h 32m

$196

MemphisChicago

MEM - MDW

MEMMDW

Memphis

jue. 3/13

8:55 am-2:15 pm

1 stop5h 20m

Chicago Midway

sáb. 3/29

11:55 am-1:35 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

$202

MemphisChicago

MEM - ORD

MEMORD

Memphis

lun. 3/17

4:03 pm-5:55 pm

Nonstop1h 52m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 3/19

9:53 am-11:42 am

Nonstop1h 49m

$207

MemphisChicago

MEM - ORD

MEMORD

Memphis

jue. 3/13

4:51 pm-8:53 pm

1 stop4h 02m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sáb. 3/29

6:15 am-11:32 am

1 stop5h 17m

$212

MemphisChicago

MEM - MDW

MEMMDW

Memphis

jue. 3/13

6:25 am-12:36 pm

1 stop6h 11m

Chicago Midway

sáb. 3/29

1:12 pm-5:18 pm

1 stop4h 06m

$212

MemphisChicago

MEM - ORD

MEMORD

Memphis

jue. 4/17

6:51 pm-9:24 am

1 stop14h 33m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dom. 4/20

6:45 am-6:39 pm

1 stop11h 54m

$218

Little RockChicago

LIT - ORD

LITORD

Little Rock

jue. 4/3

6:35 am-8:30 am

Nonstop1h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lun. 4/7

8:20 pm-10:26 pm

Nonstop2h 06m

$219

FayettevilleChicago

XNA - MDW

XNAMDW

Fayetteville Northwest Arkansas

lun. 4/21

2:46 pm-12:21 am

1 stop9h 35m

Chicago Midway

jue. 4/24

8:01 pm-7:08 pm

1 stop23h 07m

$222

MemphisChicago

MEM - ORD

MEMORD

Memphis

mar. 4/1

2:45 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop7h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sáb. 4/5

7:00 am-7:20 pm

2 stops12h 20m

$223

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Travel insights for flights from Arkansas to Chicago

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Arkansas to Chicago including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 febrero 23, 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 febrero 23, 2025.

The most flights from USAR to CHI are scheduled on a Monday (16 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 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 febrero 23, 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
8.1
Very good
4,395 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,395 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,395 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,203 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,395 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,754 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,395 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,395 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,012 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,395 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

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 Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $65. Spirit Airlines flights start at $69 while deals on United Airlines start at $89 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 Air Wisconsin (78%), Iberia (76%) and GoJet (76%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Arkansas to Chicago?

    On average you can expect to pay $1,160 for a flight from Arkansas to Chicago. The cheapest flight overall is $129 while the most popular route, (Memphis - Chicago O'Hare Intl) is currently priced at $155.

  • 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 febrero 23, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$208Average$338FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$229Average$378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$238Average$351FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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