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Among airlines operating Little Rock 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 Little Rock and Chicago. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:
• United Airlines
• American Airlines

Flights from Little Rock to Chicago usually depart from Little Rock (LIT) 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.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Little Rock to Chicago.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $287 round-trip via Denver Intl (DEN), compared to $314 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 Little Rock to Chicago most commonly connect through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 41% of one-stop connections
• Dallas Love Field (DAL) - 19% of one-stop connections
• Nashville Intl (BNA) - 16% of one-stop connections
• Lambert-St Louis (STL) - 13% 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 27% on the Little Rock to Chicago route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $279 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $378, a difference of $99. 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 Little Rock to Chicago flights, with 67% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 17%, night flights for 16%, and evening 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.

A nonstop flight from Little Rock to Chicago takes 2h 09m, covering 552 miles.

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

• Earliest: departs at 6:16 am and lands at 8:25 am
• Latest: departs at 7:55 pm and lands at 10:04 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 09m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 27% above the route average of $316. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

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 $279 to $789. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Little Rock to Chicago are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $187, which is 31% below the typical average for this route.

Based on prices from the last 5 days, flying between Little Rock and Chicago is around $279 round-trip, with a flight time of about 2h 09m. Recent train fares are around $164, with a trip time of about 22h 59m. Compared with flying, recent train fares are roughly 42% lower. However, taking the train takes about 20+ hours longer each way.

Flying via Lambert-St Louis (STL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 21m, compared with 4h 24m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and 5h 03m 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 Little Rock to Chicago range from $269 to $385, with an average of $316 over the past 12 months. Anything below $269 counts as a good deal.

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