United States · 552 miles (889 km)

Little Rock (LIT) to Chicago (ORD) flights

2 airlines fly nonstop from Little Rock (LIT) to Chicago (ORD): American Airlines and United Airlines. The two airports are 552 miles (889 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld and United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 6 ways to fly it with one stop, through Nashville, Atlanta and Dallas and more.

Airlines flying nonstop from LIT to ORD

  • American Airlines logo
    American Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
  • United Airlines logo
    United AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it

Book LIT to ORD with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

LIT to ORD with one stop

6 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Nashville (BNA)Southwest Airlines, then American Airlines and United Airlines
    Southwest Airlines logo
    American Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
  • Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines the whole way
    Delta Air Lines logo
    American Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
    United Airlines logo
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  • Via Dallas (DFW)American Airlines the whole way
    American Airlines logo
    American Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
    Frontier Airlines logo
  • Via Fort Walton Beach (VPS)Allegiant Air, then American Airlines
    Allegiant Air logo
    American Airlines logo
  • Via Charlotte (CLT)American Airlines the whole way
    American Airlines logo
    American Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
  • Via Houston (IAH)United Airlines the whole way
    United Airlines logo
    American Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
    Frontier Airlines logo

LIT to ORD: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from LIT to ORD?

American Airlines (oneworld) and United Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Little Rock (LIT) to Chicago (ORD).

How far is Little Rock from Chicago by plane?

Little Rock (LIT) and Chicago (ORD) are 552 miles (889 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book LIT to ORD award flights?

22 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles and 14 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

How many miles does LIT to ORD cost?

It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for LIT to ORD with taxes and fees.

Where can I connect between Little Rock and Chicago?

The most direct connections are through Nashville (BNA), Atlanta (ATL), Dallas (DFW), Fort Walton Beach (VPS) and Charlotte (CLT). On 4 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Delta Air Lines through Atlanta.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.