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

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553 mi airlines 68/wk
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Flight Schedule 32 flights Verified 11m ago
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UA5308
UA United
CRJ
8:40 AM
CDT T2
10:47 AM
CDT
2h 7m
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UA4512
UA United
CR5
8:45 AM
CDT T2
10:52 AM
CDT
2h 7m
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AS4400
AS Alaska
CR7
8:50 AM
CDT T3
10:51 AM
CDT
2h 1m
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AA4970
AA American
CR7
8:50 AM
CDT T3
10:51 AM
CDT
2h 1m
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AS4745
AS Alaska
E70
12:13 PM
CDT T3
2:13 PM
CDT
2h
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AA3729
AA American
E70
2:22 PM
CDT T3
4:22 PM
CDT
2h
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AA3690
AA American
E70
2:22 PM
CDT T3
4:22 PM
CDT
2h
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AA3702
AA American
E75
3:11 PM
CDT T3
5:13 PM
CDT
2h 2m
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AS4165
AS Alaska
E75
3:11 PM
CDT T3
5:13 PM
CDT
2h 2m
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UA4563
UA United
CR5
3:35 PM
CDT T2
5:37 PM
CDT
2h 2m
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UA4593
UA United
CR5
3:35 PM
CDT T2
5:37 PM
CDT
2h 2m
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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
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AA3561
AA American
E75
6:44 PM
CDT T3
8:49 PM
CDT
2h 5m
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UA5467
UA United
CRJ
7:52 PM
CDT T2
10:03 PM
CDT
2h 11m
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UA4542
UA United
CR5
7:55 PM
CDT T2
9:58 PM
CDT
2h 3m
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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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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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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
M T W T F S S
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AA3690
AA American
E70
4:55 PM
CDT
6:59 PM
CDT
2h 4m
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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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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AA3729
AA American
E70
5:59 PM
CDT
7:51 PM
CDT
1h 52m
M T W T F S S
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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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Chicago to Little Rock
3 carriers, 68 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 68 Flights/wk 553 mi 2h nonstop 32 1-stop hubs

ORD–LIT is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, American Airlines and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 553 miles in approximately 2h. Beyond nonstop, 32 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ORD–LIT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 29 CR5, CRJ 2h02-2h35 44% Star Alliance
AA American Airlines 28 CR7, E70, E75 2h-2h05 44% Oneworld
AS Alaska Airlines 11 CR7, E70, E75 2h-2h02 44% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
CR5 Bombardier CRJ-550 – UA
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – AA, AS
CRJ Bombardier CRJ – UA
E70 Embraer 170 – AA, AS
E75 Embraer E175 – AA, AS
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA + AS (39 flights/wk, 57%)
Star Alliance: UA (29 flights/wk, 43%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ORD to LIT direction.
Mon
11
flights
Tue
10
flights
Wed
8
flights
Thu
9
flights
Fri
9
flights
Sat
10
flights
Sun
11
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
16
Nonstop flights
68
Outbound / wk
73
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to LIT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
32
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,702
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
ORD → LIT
44%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
44%
Arriving
100%
Return
LIT → ORD
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
80%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays → LIT delays →

Other ways to reach Little Rock from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Bill & Hillary Clinton National Airport/Adams Field.
Metric ORD→LIT MDW→LIT
Distance from ORD 15 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 2
Weekly flights 68
Flight time 2h 1h 26m
Departure OTP 44%
Airports within 200 miles of ORD with service to Bill & Hillary Clinton National Airport/Adams Field.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 6:00 PM in Little Rock.
Distance & Flight Time
553 mi / 889 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 0m to 2h 35m.
Getting to ORD

CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from downtown Loop stations to O'Hare (45 min, $5). Pace buses serve suburbs. Ride-shares cost $35–55 from downtown depending on traffic; add 30+ minutes during rush hour on the Kennedy Expressway.Economy parking lots E/F connect via ATS people mover. Terminal 5 (international) is separate from Terminals 1–3; allow extra time for inter-terminal transfers.

ORD–LIT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Little Rock route.
Route details
Distance553 mi / 889 km
Flight time2h to 2h 35m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights68 out / 73 return
1-stop connections32 hubs
Origin: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: LIT
IATA / ICAOLIT / KLIT
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
Passengers/yr2.3M
Elevation262 ft / 80 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORD to LIT flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bill & Hillary Clinton National Airport/Adams Field take approximately 2h to 2h 35m. The route covers 553 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and United Airlines.
There are approximately 68 nonstop flights per week from ORD to LIT. The return direction has about 73 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MDW, STL, CMH, RDU, BWI, RIC, IAD, JAX, RIL, ECP, EWR, PHL, HOU, HDN, FLL, TUS, PSP, LAX, DCA, LGA, ATL, MIA, BNA, DFW, IAH, DAL, CLT, MCO, LAS, DEN, SLC and PHX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from LIT to ORD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MDW. 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 ORD to LIT

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Bill & Hillary Clinton National Airport/Adams Field (LIT) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and United Airlines. With 68 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

ORD to LIT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to LIT ranges from 2 hours 0 minutes to 2 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 553 miles (889 km). There are approximately 68 weekly flights outbound and 73 return, totaling 141 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

32 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 Chicago (MDW).