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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Chicago to Little Rock:

• Earliest: departs at 8:40 am and lands at 10:47 am
• Latest: departs at 9:45 pm and lands at 11:52 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 07m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Chicago to Little Rock:

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Chicago to Little Rock takes 2h 07m, covering 552 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Chicago to Little Rock range from $278 to $404, with an average of $326 over the past 12 months. Anything below $278 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 33% above the $326 route average. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $281 round-trip via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD), compared to $326 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Chicago to Little Rock flights, with 43% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 28%, morning flights for 15%, and night flights for 14%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $297 to $1,525. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

American Airlines is the only airline on the Chicago to Little Rock route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

Based on prices from the last 5 days, flying between Chicago and Little Rock is around $297 round-trip, with a flight time of about 4h 45m. Recent train fares are around $233, with a trip time of about 17h 27m. Compared with flying, recent train fares are roughly 22% lower. However, taking the train takes about 12+ hours longer each way.

One-way fares from Chicago to Little Rock are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $191, which is 32% below the typical average for this route.

Little Rock Airport (LIT) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $81 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Budget
• Alamo
• Avis
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Thrifty

Flights from Chicago to Little Rock may depart from several airports in Chicago area, including Chicago Midway (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and Chicago Greater Rockford (RFD). Flights usually arrive at Little Rock (LIT).

One-stop flights from Chicago to Little Rock most commonly connect through:

• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 35% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 29% of one-stop connections
• Nashville Intl (BNA) - 18% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 6% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 41% on flights from Chicago to Little Rock. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $295 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $500, a difference of $205.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Chicago and Little Rock. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• American Airlines
• United Airlines

Flying via Lambert-St Louis (STL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 25m, compared with 4h 20m via Nashville Intl (BNA) and 5h via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

Among airlines operating Chicago to Little Rock flights:

• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in First Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.