Little Rock to Chicago (LIT–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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553 mi airlines 94/wk
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UA5748
UA United
CRJ
7:00 AM
CDT
9:05 AM
CDT
2h 5m
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AA3656
AA American
E70
7:21 AM
CDT
9:25 AM
CDT
2h 4m
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AS4099
AS Alaska
E75
7:30 AM
CDT
9:34 AM
CDT
2h 4m
M T W T F S S
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UA4528
UA United
CR7
7:45 AM
CDT
9:48 AM
CDT
2h 3m
M T W T F S S
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IB4065
IB Iberia
E70
10:42 AM
CDT
12:40 PM
CDT
1h 58m
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UA4743
UA United
CRJ
11:22 AM
CDT
1:30 PM
CDT
2h 8m
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UA4410
UA United
CR7
11:27 AM
CDT
1:31 PM
CDT
2h 4m
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IB4319
IB Iberia
CR7
12:11 PM
CDT
2:13 PM
CDT
2h 2m
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AS4400
AS Alaska
CR7
12:11 PM
CDT
2:13 PM
CDT
2h 2m
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AA4970
AA American
CR7
12:16 PM
CDT
2:19 PM
CDT
2h 3m
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IB4040
IB Iberia
E75
2:09 PM
CDT
4:10 PM
CDT
2h 1m
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AA3690
AA American
E70
4:55 PM
CDT
6:59 PM
CDT
2h 4m
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AA3702
AA American
E75
5:50 PM
CDT
8:04 PM
CDT
2h 14m
M T W T F S S
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AS4165
AS Alaska
E75
5:50 PM
CDT
8:04 PM
CDT
2h 14m
M T W T F S S
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AA3729
AA American
E70
5:59 PM
CDT
7:51 PM
CDT
1h 52m
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UA4567
UA United
CR5
6:25 PM
CDT
8:30 PM
CDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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UA5501
UA United
CR5
6:30 PM
CDT
8:35 PM
CDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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UA4559
UA United
CR5
6:45 PM
CDT
8:50 PM
CDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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UA5826
UA United
CRJ
8:27 PM
CDT
10:24 PM
CDT
1h 57m
M T W T F S S
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UA5308
UA United
CRJ
8:40 AM
CDT T2
10:47 AM
CDT
2h 7m
M T W T F S S
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UA4512
UA United
CR7
8:45 AM
CDT T2
10:52 AM
CDT
2h 7m
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AA4970
AA American
CR7
8:50 AM
CDT T3
10:51 AM
CDT
2h 1m
M T W T F S S
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AS4400
AS Alaska
CR7
8:50 AM
CDT T3
10:51 AM
CDT
2h 1m
M T W T F S S
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AS4745
AS Alaska
E70
12:13 PM
CDT T3
2:13 PM
CDT
2h
M T W T F S S
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AA3690
AA American
E70
2:22 PM
CDT T3
4:22 PM
CDT
2h
M T W T F S S
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AA3729
AA American
E70
2:22 PM
CDT T3
4:22 PM
CDT
2h
M T W T F S S
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AA3702
AA American
E75
3:11 PM
CDT T3
5:13 PM
CDT
2h 2m
M T W T F S S
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AS4165
AS Alaska
E75
3:11 PM
CDT T3
5:13 PM
CDT
2h 2m
M T W T F S S
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UA4593
UA United
CR5
3:35 PM
CDT T2
5:37 PM
CDT
2h 2m
M T W T F S S
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UA4563
UA United
CR5
3:35 PM
CDT T2
5:37 PM
CDT
2h 2m
M T W T F S S
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UA5559
UA United
CR5
3:53 PM
CDT T2
5:55 PM
CDT
2h 2m
M T W T F S S
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UA5237
UA United
CRJ
5:11 PM
CDT T2
7:46 PM
CDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
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IB4839
IB Iberia
E75
6:44 PM
CDT T3
8:49 PM
CDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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AA3561
AA American
E75
6:44 PM
CDT T3
8:49 PM
CDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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UA5467
UA United
CRJ
7:52 PM
CDT T2
10:03 PM
CDT
2h 11m
M T W T F S S
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UA4542
UA United
CR5
7:55 PM
CDT T2
9:58 PM
CDT
2h 3m
M T W T F S S
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Little Rock to Chicago
5 carriers, 94 flights/week nonstop.
5 Airlines 94 Flights/wk 553 mi 1h 52m nonstop 22 1-stop hubs

LIT–ORD is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, American Airlines and Iberia lead the route. The flight covers 553 miles in approximately 1h 52m. Beyond nonstop, 22 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LIT–ORD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 29 CR5, CR7, CRJ 1h57-2h08 80% Star Alliance
AA American Airlines 28 CR7, E70, E75 1h52-2h14 80% Oneworld
IB Iberia 21 CR7, E70, E75 1h58-2h02 80% Oneworld
AS Alaska Airlines 16 CR7, E75 2h02-2h14 80% Oneworld
QR Qatar Airways 1 80% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
CR5 Bombardier CRJ-550 – UA
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – AA, AS, IB, UA
CRJ Bombardier CRJ – UA
E70 Embraer 170 – AA, IB
E75 Embraer E175 – AA, AS, IB
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA + AS + IB + QR (66 flights/wk, 69%)
Star Alliance: UA (29 flights/wk, 31%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, LIT to ORD direction.
Mon
15
flights
Tue
13
flights
Wed
13
flights
Thu
13
flights
Fri
13
flights
Sat
13
flights
Sun
14
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
19
Nonstop flights
94
Outbound / wk
75
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LIT to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
22
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,552
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
LIT → ORD
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Arriving
86%
Return
ORD → LIT
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LIT delays → ORD delays →

Other ways to reach Chicago from Little Rock

Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Metric LIT→ORD MEM→ORD
Distance from LIT 129 mi
Nonstop airlines 5 9
Weekly flights 94 163
Flight time 1h 52m 1h 49m
Departure OTP 80%
Airports within 200 miles of LIT with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Chicago is 0 hours the same as Little Rock.
LIT: CDT · ORD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Little Rock, it's 6:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
553 mi / 889 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 52m to 2h 14m.
Getting from ORD

CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from O'Hare to downtown Chicago (45 min, $5). Taxis use a flat-rate zone system; downtown is around $40–45 plus tip. Ride-shares are typically $30–50.The Airport Transit System (ATS) connects all terminals and parking. Metra commuter rail does not serve O'Hare directly; transfer downtown via Blue Line.

Chicago Climate

Continental climate with four distinct seasons. Summers are warm and humid (25–32°C) with afternoon thunderstorms. Winters are cold (−10 to −2°C) with heavy snowfall that regularly delays flights December through March.

Spring and fall are mild but unpredictable. Pack layers. Lake Michigan moderates temperatures near the lakefront, but O'Hare sits inland and runs colder.

LIT–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Little Rock to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance553 mi / 889 km
Flight time1h 52m to 2h 14m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)5
Weekly flights94 out / 75 return
1-stop connections22 hubs
Origin: LIT
IATA / ICAOLIT / KLIT
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
Passengers/yr2.3M
Elevation262 ft / 80 m
Destination: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LIT to ORD flights.
Nonstop flights from Bill & Hillary Clinton National Airport/Adams Field to Chicago O'Hare International Airport take approximately 1h 52m to 2h 14m. The route covers 553 miles.
5 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Iberia, Qatar Airways and United Airlines.
There are approximately 94 nonstop flights per week from LIT to ORD. The return direction has about 75 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MCI, STL, OKC, MAF, JAX, AUS, HDN, RNO, DCA, BNA, DFW, MIA, LGA, PHX, ATL, DAL, CLT, IAH, DEN, MCO, SLC and LAS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from ORD to LIT are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MEM. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from LIT to ORD

Bill & Hillary Clinton National Airport/Adams Field (LIT) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Iberia, Qatar Airways and United Airlines. With 94 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

LIT to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LIT to ORD ranges from 1 hours 52 minutes to 2 hours 14 minutes. The route covers a distance of 553 miles (889 km). There are approximately 94 weekly flights outbound and 75 return, totaling 169 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

22 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via MCI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Memphis (MEM).