Trains tickets from Chicago to Little Rock

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TodayJun 21
from $265
TomorrowJun 22
from $149
MonJun 23
from $113
TueJun 24
WedJun 25
from $153
ThuJun 26
from $117
FriJun 27
from $139
SatJun 28
from $139

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: June 22 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Arrival time: June 23 at
    Destination city: Little Rock
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: June 22 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Arrival time: June 23 at
    Destination city: Little Rock
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 22 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Arrival time: June 23 at
    Destination city: Little Rock
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 22 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Arrival time: June 23 at
    Destination city: Little Rock
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 22 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Arrival time: June 23 at
    Destination city: Little Rock
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Little Rock.

Bus
Average Price$174 - $489Average Duration14h 18m
22kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
FastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$71 - $432Average Duration16h 59m
81kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Chicago to Little Rock

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Little Rock. The journey takes about 16 hours 59 minutes and with fares starting at just $71, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3train per day
16h 59mAverage Duration
$71Cheapest ticket
81kgCO₂ emissions

Train Chicago to Little Rock: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$110
Average train trip duration16h 59m
Number of daily trains2.954545454545455
Earliest train departure7:15am
Distance552 miles (890 km)
Latest train departure1:52pm

Chicago to Little Rock Train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
06/19
$132
06/20
$117
Today
$145
06/22
$142
06/23
$108
06/24
No data
06/25
$146
06/26
$111
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Chicago to Little Rock was searched and found on Jun 23, 2025 with a price of $108

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Chicago to Little Rock, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $108 to $461 for a train ticket from Chicago to Little Rock based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $108 which is on 2025-06-23.

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Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Little Rock you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Chicago and Little Rock compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

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Did you know?

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

What's the cheapest way to go from Chicago to Little Rock?

busbud logoThe train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

The best way to travel between Chicago and Little Rock is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $110 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $71. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Little Rock, choose the train, as it will take you from Chicago to Little Rock in about 14h 18m - that's the fastest way to get there!

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