Fayetteville/Springdale/Rogers to Chicago (XNA–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Fayetteville/Springdale/Rogers to Chicago
2 carriers, 287 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines
287 Flights/wk
522 mi
1h 48m nonstop
39 1-stop hubs
XNA–ORD is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 522 miles in approximately 1h 48m. Beyond nonstop, 39 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Carriers on this route
Airline Landscape
All carriers operating nonstop XNA–ORD service, compared side by side.
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
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| AA American Airlines Also: AS, BA, EI, JL, QR | 70 | 738, E70, E75 | 1h48-2h16 | Oneworld | AS, BA, EI, JL, QR | |
| UA United Airlines Also: NZ | 64 | CR5, CR7, E75L, E7W | 1h56-2h48 | Star Alliance | NZ |
Aircraft on this route
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, XNA to ORD direction.
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287
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Connections
Connection Landscape
Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for XNA to ORD.
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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.
Alternatives
Other ways to reach Chicago from Fayetteville/Springdale/Rogers
Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
| Metric | XNA→ORD | JLN→ORD | SGF→ORD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from XNA | – | 61 mi | 84 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 7 |
| Weekly flights | 287 | 7 | 179 |
| Flight time | 1h 48m | 1h 54m | 1h 42m |
| Departure OTP | 86% | – | – |
Joplin (JLN) to Chicago flights · Springfield (SGF) to Chicago flights · Tulsa (TUL) to Chicago flights
Airports within 200 miles of XNA with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
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Travel Essentials
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Time Difference
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XNA: CDT · ORD: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Fayetteville/Springdale/Rogers, it's 6:00 PM in Chicago.
XNA: CDT · ORD: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Fayetteville/Springdale/Rogers, it's 6:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
522 mi / 840 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 48m 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.
Facts
XNA–ORD Quick Facts
Key statistics for the Fayetteville/Springdale/Rogers to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance522 mi / 840 km
Flight time1h 48m to 2h 48m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights287 out / 253 return
1-stop connections39 hubs
Origin: XNA
Full nameNorthwest Arkansas National Airport
IATA / ICAOXNA / KXNA
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr2.2M
Elevation1,287 ft / 392 m
Destination: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about XNA to ORD flights.
Nonstop flights from Northwest Arkansas National Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport take approximately 1h 48m to 2h 48m. The route covers 522 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines and United Airlines. Plus 6 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 287 nonstop flights per week from XNA to ORD. The return direction has about 253 weekly flights.
Yes, return flights from ORD to XNA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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.
United Airlines operates 2 to 4 daily nonstops on XNA-ORD through United Express. American Eagle runs 2 to 3 daily nonstops. Equipment is E175 and CRJ-700 across both carriers. The sector is 530 miles with a block time of 1 hour 40 minutes to 1 hour 55 minutes. This is a business-heavy route feeding the O'Hare and DFW hubs from the Walmart and Tyson headquarters region.
XNA is a regional airport that punches above its weight because of Walmart, Tyson Foods, and J.B. Hunt Transport, all headquartered in the Bentonville-Springdale-Fayetteville metro. Suppliers and vendors fly into XNA constantly to meet with Walmart buyers. This generates demand for nonstops to hubs that would be unusual for a metro of 600,000 people. XNA has nonstops to a dozen or more cities, including ORD, DFW, DEN, ATL, LGA, and LAX.
Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport is located between Highfill and Bentonville. The Walmart Home Office in Bentonville is 12 miles south of the airport, about a 15-minute drive. Fayetteville and the University of Arkansas campus are 25 miles south, about 30 minutes. There is no public transit to the airport. Rental cars, taxis, and rideshare are the ground transport options. A rideshare to Bentonville costs $15 to $22.
Monday mornings and Thursday/Friday evenings are the peak travel times. Walmart vendor traffic creates a Tuesday-through-Thursday travel pattern where suppliers arrive Monday or Tuesday and depart Thursday or Friday. Walmart's annual shareholders meeting in June fills XNA for several days. Holiday periods and University of Arkansas football weekends add leisure demand. Summer is slightly quieter for business travel but steady overall.
Northwest Arkansas to Chicago O'Hare: The Walmart Supply Chain Express
XNA-ORD links the corporate heart of America's largest retailer to the nation's busiest inland hub. United Express and American Eagle combine for 4 to 7 daily nonstops on regional jets. Block time is about 1 hour 45 minutes on the 530-mile sector. Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport exists in large part because of Walmart, Tyson Foods, and J.B. Hunt, all headquartered within 20 miles of the terminal. Consumer goods companies, food suppliers, and logistics firms send employees to XNA weekly for buyer meetings. This corporate traffic base gives XNA more nonstop destinations than its metro population would otherwise support.
Hub Connections and Regional Context
ORD is one of XNA's primary connecting hubs, feeding passengers into United's domestic and international network. DFW on American is the other major hub connection, and DFW gets higher frequency from XNA due to American's hub strength and the shorter distance. Chicago connections serve XNA passengers headed to the Upper Midwest, Northeast, and international destinations through ORD. The Bentonville area has grown rapidly, adding hotel capacity, corporate meeting facilities, and cultural attractions including Crystal Bridges Museum. XNA's single terminal is modern and uncrowded. Security lines are consistently short. The airport opened in 1998 and was specifically built to serve the region's corporate travel needs, replacing smaller facilities in Fayetteville and Fort Smith.