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

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553 mi airlines 162/wk
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Flight Schedule 54 flights Verified 13m ago
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AS4099cs
AS Alaska
E75
7:20 AM
CDT
9:31 AM
CDT
2h 11m
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AA3656+2
AA American
E75
7:20 AM
CDT
9:31 AM
CDT
2h 11m
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NZ2558cs
NZ Air New Zealand
CR7
7:45 AM
CDT
9:48 AM
CDT
2h 3m
M T W T F S S
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UA4528+1
UA United
CR5
7:56 AM
CDT
10:44 AM
CDT
2h 48m
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
M T W T F S S
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AA3625
AA American
E70
10:47 AM
CDT
12:51 PM
CDT
2h 4m
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QR2718
QR Qatar
E70
10:47 AM
CDT
12:51 PM
CDT
2h 4m
M T W T F S S
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UA4410+2
UA United
CR7
11:19 AM
CDT
1:24 PM
CDT
2h 5m
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NZ2556cs
NZ Air New Zealand
CR7
11:27 AM
CDT
1:31 PM
CDT
2h 4m
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RJ7562+1
RJ Royal Jordanian
CR7
12:11 PM
CDT
2:13 PM
CDT
2h 2m
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IB4319+1
IB Iberia
CR7
12:11 PM
CDT
2:13 PM
CDT
2h 2m
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AA6439
AA American
CR7
12:16 PM
CDT
2:23 PM
CDT
2h 7m
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IB4040
IB Iberia
E75
2:09 PM
CDT
4:10 PM
CDT
2h 1m
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UA5517
UA United
E7W
2:15 PM
CDT
4:29 PM
CDT
2h 14m
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AA3471
AA American
E70
2:24 PM
CDT
4:26 PM
CDT
2h 2m
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AS4745
AS Alaska
E70
2:24 PM
CDT
4:26 PM
CDT
2h 2m
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QR2553
QR Qatar
E70
3:20 PM
CDT
5:28 PM
CDT
2h 8m
M T W T F S S
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AA3899
AA American
E70
3:20 PM
CDT
5:28 PM
CDT
2h 8m
M T W T F S S
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AA3702
AA American
E75
5:50 PM
CDT
8:04 PM
CDT
2h 14m
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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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UA5518
UA United
CRJ
6:15 PM
CDT
8:29 PM
CDT
2h 14m
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UA5509
UA United
CRJ
6:25 PM
CDT
8:39 PM
CDT
2h 14m
M T W T F S S
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NZ2554+1
NZ Air New Zealand
CR5
6:30 PM
CDT
8:35 PM
CDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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UA4655
UA United
CR5
6:35 PM
CDT
8:35 PM
CDT
2h
M T W T F S S
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UA4531
UA United
CR5
6:40 PM
CDT
8:40 PM
CDT
2h
M T W T F S S
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AA4062
AA American
E70
7:34 PM
CDT
9:40 PM
CDT
2h 6m
M T W T F S S
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AS4065
AS Alaska
E70
7:34 PM
CDT
9:40 PM
CDT
2h 6m
M T W T F S S
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AA3625
AA American
E70
8:06 AM
CDT T3
10:16 AM
CDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
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UA4512+1
UA United
CR5
8:40 AM
CDT T2
10:42 AM
CDT
2h 2m
M T W T F S S
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NZ2555cs
NZ Air New Zealand
CR5
8:45 AM
CDT T2
10:52 AM
CDT
2h 7m
M T W T F S S
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AA6439
AA American
CR7
9:39 AM
CDT T3
11:45 AM
CDT
2h 6m
M T W T F S S
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AA3471
AA American
E70
11:50 AM
CDT T3
1:54 PM
CDT
2h 4m
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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AA3899
AA American
E70
12:40 PM
CDT T3
2:41 PM
CDT
2h 1m
M T W T F S S
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UA5984
UA United
E7W
12:54 PM
CDT T2
2:55 PM
CDT
2h 1m
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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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AA3702
AA American
E70
3:11 PM
CDT T3
5:13 PM
CDT
2h 2m
M T W T F S S
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UA5287
UA United
CRJ
3:35 PM
CDT T2
5:38 PM
CDT
2h 3m
M T W T F S S
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UA4533
UA United
CR7
3:35 PM
CDT T2
5:37 PM
CDT
2h 2m
M T W T F S S
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UA5971
UA United
CRJ
3:47 PM
CDT T2
5:50 PM
CDT
2h 3m
M T W T F S S
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UA5327
UA United
CR5
3:51 PM
CDT T2
5:53 PM
CDT
2h 2m
M T W T F S S
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NZ2559+1
NZ Air New Zealand
CR5
3:53 PM
CDT T3
5:55 PM
CDT
2h 2m
M T W T F S S
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AS4065
AS Alaska
E70
4:55 PM
CDT T3
7:04 PM
CDT
2h 9m
M T W T F S S
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QR2399
QR Qatar
E70
4:55 PM
CDT T3
7:04 PM
CDT
2h 9m
M T W T F S S
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QR2341
QR Qatar
E70
4:55 PM
CDT T3
7:04 PM
CDT
2h 9m
M T W T F S S
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QR2226
QR Qatar
E70
4:55 PM
CDT T3
7:04 PM
CDT
2h 9m
M T W T F S S
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AA4062
AA American
E70
4:55 PM
CDT T3
7:04 PM
CDT
2h 9m
M T W T F S S
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BA1713
BA British
E70
4:55 PM
CDT T3
7:04 PM
CDT
2h 9m
M T W T F S S
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IB4839cs
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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QR2784cs
QR Qatar
E70
6:44 PM
CDT T3
8:49 PM
CDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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RJ7647cs
RJ Royal Jordanian
E75
6:44 PM
CDT T3
8:49 PM
CDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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AA3561+5
AA American
E75
7:05 PM
CDT T3
9:11 PM
CDT
2h 6m
M T W T F S S
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NZ2557cs
NZ Air New Zealand
CR5
7:55 PM
CDT T2
9:58 PM
CDT
2h 3m
M T W T F S S
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UA4542+2
UA United
CR7
7:57 PM
CDT T2
10:04 PM
CDT
2h 7m
M T W T F S S
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Little Rock to Chicago
4 carriers, 162 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 162 Flights/wk 553 mi 1h 58m nonstop 35 1-stop hubs

LIT–ORD is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, United Airlines and GoJet Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 553 miles in approximately 1h 58m. Beyond nonstop, 35 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
AA American Airlines Also: AS, IB, QR, RJ 43 CR7, E70, E75 2h02-2h14 100% Oneworld AS, IB, QR, RJ
UA United Airlines Also: NZ 42 CR5, CR7, CRJ, E7W 2h-2h48 100% Star Alliance NZ
G7 GoJet Airlines 0 100%
OO SkyWest Airlines 0 100%
Aircraft on this route
CR5 Bombardier CRJ-550 – NZ, UA
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – AA, IB, NZ, RJ, UA
CRJ Bombardier CRJ – UA
E70 Embraer 170 – AA, AS, IB, QR
E75 Embraer E175 – AA, AS, IB
E7W Embraer E175 – UA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (43 flights/wk, 51%)
Star Alliance: UA (42 flights/wk, 49%)
Unaffiliated: G7 + OO (0 flights/wk, 0%)
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
23
flights
Tue
23
flights
Wed
25
flights
Thu
22
flights
Fri
22
flights
Sat
24
flights
Sun
23
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
27
Nonstop flights
162
Outbound / wk
158
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LIT to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
35
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,611
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.

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 4 15
Weekly flights 162 290
Flight time 1h 58m 1h 55m
Departure OTP 100%
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 58m to 2h 48m.
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 58m to 2h 48m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights162 out / 158 return
1-stop connections35 hubs
Origin: LIT
IATA / ICAOLIT / KLIT
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
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 58m to 2h 48m. The route covers 553 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, GoJet Airlines, SkyWest Airlines and United Airlines. Plus 5 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 162 nonstop flights per week from LIT to ORD. The return direction has about 158 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MDW, STL, MCI, IND, TYS, OMA, BHM, OKC, MSY, MSP, HOU, IAD, JAX, MAF, PIE, HDN, AUS, PBI, MCO, ONT, RNO, MIA, LGA, ATL, BNA, IAH, DFW, DAL, CLT, DCA, DEN, PHX, VPS, 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, GoJet Airlines, SkyWest Airlines and United Airlines. With 162 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 58 minutes to 2 hours 48 minutes. The route covers a distance of 553 miles (889 km). There are approximately 162 weekly flights outbound and 158 return, totaling 320 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

35 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via MDW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Memphis (MEM).