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Among airlines operating Fayetteville to Chicago flights:

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

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

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

• American Airlines
• United Airlines

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

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 Economy Class

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

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Fayetteville to Chicago:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $208 round-trip via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD), compared to $309 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.

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

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 48% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 29% of one-stop connections
• Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) - 19% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 5% of one-stop connections

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 21% on the Fayetteville to Chicago route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $291 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $366, a difference of $75. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Fayetteville to Chicago flights, with 56% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 22%, evening flights for 22%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Chicago are Magnificent Mile, Grant Park and River North. These are among the most viewed places in Chicago on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 5:10 am and lands at 7:13 am
• Latest: departs at 7:33 pm and lands at 9:36 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 03m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 25% above the route average of $309. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Fayetteville to Chicago takes 2h 03m, covering 526 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $250 to $1,478. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Fayetteville to Chicago are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $217, which is 18% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 55m, compared with 5h 07m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and 5h 23m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

Since Chicago is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) — daily rates from around $17:

• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Europcar
• Hertz
• Dollar
• Ace

Near Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) — daily rates from around $32:

• Hertz
• Dollar
• Budget
• Alamo
• Rent-A-Wreck

Near Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD) — daily rates from around $30:

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

Round-trip flights from Fayetteville to Chicago range from $269 to $388, with an average of $309 over the past 12 months. Anything below $269 counts as a good deal.

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