There are 3 ways to get from Arkansas to Chicago by plane or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport
best- Fly from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane XNA - ORD
2h 59m$87–332Fly from Bill And Hillary Clinton National Airport
cheapest- Fly from Bill And Hillary Clinton National Airport (LIT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LIT - ORD
3h 1m$64–315Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Texas Eagle
14h 5m$340–550
Arkansas to Chicago by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Arkansas to Chicago is to fly which costs $60 - $320 and takes 3h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Arkansas to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 59m and costs $85 - $340.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Union Station station and arriving at Chicago Union Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14h 5m.
The distance between Arkansas and Chicago is 555 miles.
The best way to get from Arkansas to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 14h 5m and costs $340 - $550.
It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Arkansas to Chicago, including transfers.
Arkansas to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Union Station.
The best way to get from Arkansas to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 59m and costs $85 - $340. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $340 - $550 and takes 14h 5m.
Arkansas to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
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What companies run services between Arkansas, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Union Station to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $340–550 and the journey takes 14h 5m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–280
Flights from Bill And Hillary Clinton National Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
Flights from Bill And Hillary Clinton National Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–370
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–280
Flights from Bill And Hillary Clinton National Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Bill And Hillary Clinton National Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–360
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Union Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $340–550
- Website
- Amtrak
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