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$61+ Cheap flights from Arkansas to Illinois

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LIT — ORD
Apr 5 — Apr 121
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Cheap flight deals from Arkansas to Illinois

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Arkansas to Illinois flight deals. Data was last updated March 31, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$154
(StudentUniverse)

One-way from

$61
(StudentUniverse)

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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From Arkansas to Illinois
One-way flight from Arkansas to Illinois
High demand for flights, 2% potential price rise
Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease ($3 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
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Cheapest flights from Arkansas to Illinois
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Arkansas to Illinois. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 31, 2025.

This StudentUniverse 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 StudentUniverse is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/147:30 amJBR - STL
Nonstop1h 36mSouthern / Mokulele
Fri 4/189:50 amSTL - JBR
Nonstop1h 35mSouthern / Mokulele
Deal found 3/30$154
This CheapOair 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/157:53 pmMEM - STL
1 stop13h 13mFrontier
Sun 4/2012:41 pmSTL - MEM
1 stop5h 58mFrontier
Deal found 3/30$161
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 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.
Thu 4/32:54 pmLIT - STL
1 stop18h 12mFrontier
Sat 4/56:51 pmSTL - LIT
1 stop19h 13mFrontier
Deal found 3/30$209
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 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.
Sat 5/178:30 amLIT - STL
Nonstop1h 15mSouthwest
Wed 5/2110:15 amSTL - LIT
Nonstop1h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 3/30$218
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

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Arkansas to Illinois 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 Illinois that are best for you.

Fly from

Arkansas

Fly to

Illinois

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JonesboroSt. Louis

JBR - STL

JBRSTL

Jonesboro

Mon 4/14

7:30 am-9:06 am

Nonstop1h 36m

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 4/18

9:50 am-11:25 am

Nonstop1h 35m

$154

MemphisSt. Louis

MEM - STL

MEMSTL

Memphis

Tue 4/15

7:53 pm-9:06 am

1 stop13h 13m

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 4/20

12:41 pm-6:39 pm

1 stop5h 58m

$161

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

8:16 am-10:14 am

Nonstop1h 58m

$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

Little RockSt. Louis

LIT - STL

LITSTL

Little Rock

Sat 5/17

8:30 am-9:45 am

Nonstop1h 15m

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 5/21

10:15 am-11:25 am

Nonstop1h 10m

$218

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

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Best time to book a flight from Arkansas to Illinois

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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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Arkansas to Illinois (average of $245). Flying from Arkansas to Illinois 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 IL?

Find hourly flight availability from Arkansas to Illinois. 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.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Arkansas to Illinois as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Arkansas to Illinois

Explore weekly flight availability from Arkansas to Illinois. 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 USIL 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 Illinois by month

Plan your trip to Illinois by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Illinois 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 Illinois when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

Temperature in Illinois by month

Plan your trip to Illinois by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Illinois, 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 Illinois

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Illinois. 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 Illinois. Reviews last updated March 31, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta and United Airlines from Arkansas to Illinois. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

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.

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

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.
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

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.

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

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.

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

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.

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

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 Illinois. 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 Illinois one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $61 on Southern / Mokulele. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Spirit Airlines from $66 and Frontier from $79 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Arkansas to Illinois (average of $245). Flying from Arkansas to Illinois 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 Illinois

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Arkansas to Illinois. 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
American AirlinesCheapest$228Average$430FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$229Average$370FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$238Average$308FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$268Average$372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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