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$59+ Cheap flights from Arkansas to Illinois

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LIT — ORD
feb. 25 — mar. 41
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3 stars

Round-trip from

$132
(Southwest)

One-way from

$59
(Southwest)

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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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 febrero 20, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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. 5/136:10 amLIT - STL
Nonstop1h 15mSouthwest
jue. 5/159:30 pmSTL - LIT
Nonstop1h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 2/19$117
This Frontier 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 4/32:54 pmLIT - MDW
1 stop9h 27mFrontier
dom. 4/66:45 amMDW - LIT
1 stop7h 19mFrontier
Deal found 2/20$156
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 4/123:49 pmMEM - ORD
Nonstop1h 54mAmerican Airlines
lun. 4/1410:05 pmORD - MEM
Nonstop1h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$192
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
lun. 3/175:50 pmMEM - MDW
Nonstop1h 30mSouthwest
vie. 3/2110:50 pmMDW - MEM
Nonstop1h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 2/19$192
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
jue. 3/64:19 pmMEM - ORD
1 stop7h 09mMultiple Airlines
dom. 3/96:45 amORD - MEM
1 stop12h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$196
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
lun. 4/147:16 pmMEM - ORD
1 stop4h 43mDelta
mié. 4/165:05 pmORD - MEM
1 stop4h 03mDelta
Deal found 2/19$197
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 4/28:16 pmMEM - STL
2 stops21h 36mSpirit Airlines
dom. 4/66:47 pmSTL - MEM
1 stop29h 12mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/20$198
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 2/288:14 pmMEM - ORD
1 stop15h 36mSpirit Airlines
mié. 3/57:00 amORD - MEM
1 stop6h 20mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/20$201
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 4/126:00 amMEM - MDW
1 stop4h 42mDelta
mar. 4/156:04 amMDW - MEM
1 stop4h 51mDelta
Deal found 2/20$212
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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. 3/105:00 amMEM - STL
1 stop5h 38mAmerican Airlines
mié. 3/127:02 amSTL - MEM
1 stop4h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$217
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 4/312:36 pmLIT - ORD
Nonstop2h 00mAmerican Airlines
lun. 4/78:10 amORD - LIT
Nonstop1h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$219
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 4/254:25 pmMEM - STL
1 stop6h 20mSouthwest
mar. 4/296:15 amSTL - MEM
1 stop7h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 2/20$232

Find flights from Arkansas to Illinois within your budget

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 febrero 20, 2025.

Fly from

Arkansas

Fly to

Illinois

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Little RockSt. Louis

LIT - STL

LITSTL

Little Rock

mar. 5/13

6:10 am-7:25 am

Nonstop1h 15m

Lambert-St Louis

jue. 5/15

9:30 pm-10:40 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

$117

Little RockChicago

LIT - MDW

LITMDW

Little Rock

jue. 4/3

2:54 pm-12:21 am

1 stop9h 27m

Chicago Midway

dom. 4/6

6:45 am-2:04 pm

1 stop7h 19m

$156

MemphisChicago

MEM - ORD

MEMORD

Memphis

sáb. 4/12

3:49 pm-5:43 pm

Nonstop1h 54m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lun. 4/14

10:05 pm-11:56 pm

Nonstop1h 51m

$192

MemphisChicago

MEM - MDW

MEMMDW

Memphis

lun. 3/17

5:50 pm-7:20 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

Chicago Midway

vie. 3/21

10:50 pm-12:35 am

Nonstop1h 45m

$192

MemphisChicago

MEM - ORD

MEMORD

Memphis

jue. 3/6

4:19 pm-11:28 pm

1 stop7h 09m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dom. 3/9

6:45 am-6:53 pm

1 stop12h 08m

$196

MemphisChicago

MEM - ORD

MEMORD

Memphis

lun. 4/14

7:16 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop4h 43m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 4/16

5:05 pm-9:08 pm

1 stop4h 03m

$197

MemphisSt. Louis

MEM - STL

MEMSTL

Memphis

mié. 4/2

8:16 pm-5:52 pm

2 stops21h 36m

Lambert-St Louis

dom. 4/6

6:47 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop29h 12m

$198

MemphisChicago

MEM - ORD

MEMORD

Memphis

vie. 2/28

8:14 pm-11:50 am

1 stop15h 36m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 3/5

7:00 am-1:20 pm

1 stop6h 20m

$201

MemphisChicago

MEM - MDW

MEMMDW

Memphis

sáb. 4/12

6:00 am-10:42 am

1 stop4h 42m

Chicago Midway

mar. 4/15

6:04 am-10:55 am

1 stop4h 51m

$212

MemphisSt. Louis

MEM - STL

MEMSTL

Memphis

lun. 3/10

5:00 am-10:38 am

1 stop5h 38m

Lambert-St Louis

mié. 3/12

7:02 am-11:51 am

1 stop4h 49m

$217

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Travel insights for flights from Arkansas to Illinois

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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 $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 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 febrero 20, 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 febrero 20, 2025.

The most flights from USAR to USIL are scheduled on a Monday (15 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 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 febrero 20, 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.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

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
4,411 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

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
8,220 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

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
8,766 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

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
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

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
8,013 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

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.

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  • 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 $59 on Southwest. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Frontier from $62 and Spirit Airlines from $71 one-way.

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  • 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 $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 Illinois

Discover the top 3 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 febrero 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$208Average$417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$229Average$378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$238Average$351FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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