Chicago to Little Rock flights
Little Rock lies 887 km (551 mi) south-west of Chicago, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 53 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
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| Chicago | Little Rock | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 2.7 million | 202,591 |
| Elevation | 180 m (591 ft) | 105 m (344 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Nearest large airport | MDW, 11 km out | LIT, 6 km out |
| Postal codes | 60601–60701 | 72201–72295 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Chicago
Chicago is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,522 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD, 25 km), Gary/Chicago International Airport (GYY, 33 km), Michigan City Municipal Airport (MGC, 71 km).
Arriving in Little Rock
Little Rock is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Bill & Hillary Clinton National Airport/Adams Field (LIT), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,273 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Memorial Field Airport (HOT, 80 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill & Hillary Clinton National Airport/Adams Field (regional) | LIT | 6 km (4 mi) | 8,273 ft | 262 ft |
| Memorial Field Airport (regional) | HOT | 80 km (50 mi) | 6,595 ft | 540 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Little Rock from Chicago?
887 km (551 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Chicago.
How long does it take to get from Chicago to Little Rock by air?
About 1 h 53 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chicago and Little Rock?
No, both are on America/Chicago at the moment.
Which airports are used for Chicago to Little Rock flights?
Typically Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Bill & Hillary Clinton National Airport/Adams Field (LIT); Little Rock also has HOT.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.