There are 6 ways to get from Illinois to Springdale by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Flixbus)
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 Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)ORD - XNA
4h 7m$118–470Drive 612.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Springdale612.9 mi
10h 43m$112–162Train, bus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas CitySouthwest Chief / ...
- Take the bus from Kansas City to FayettevilleJefferson 117 / ...
13h 19m$123–317Bus via Des Moines
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moines
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Fayetteville
17h$115–324Fly from Peoria International Airport
- Fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)PIA - XNA
6h 16m$131–536Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago to Memphis Bus Station
- Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Clinton, AR
- Take the bus from Clinton, AR to Fayetteville
21h 23m$126–337
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Illinois to Springdale is to drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 10h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Illinois to Springdale is to fly which takes 4h 7m and costs $110 - $470.
The distance between Illinois and Springdale is 557 miles. The road distance is 616.4 miles.
The best way to get from Illinois to Springdale without a car is to train and bus which takes 13h 19m and costs $120 - $320.
It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Illinois to Springdale, including transfers.
The best way to get from Illinois to Springdale is to fly which takes 4h 7m and costs $110 - $470. Alternatively, you can bus via Des Moines, which costs $110 - $330 and takes 17h.
Yes, the driving distance between Illinois to Springdale is 616 miles. It takes approximately 10h 43m to drive from Illinois to Springdale.
There are 421+ hotels available in Springdale.
What companies run services between Illinois, USA and Springdale, AR, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springdale via Des Moines, Kansas City, and Fayetteville in around 17h.
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- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–410
Flights from Peoria International Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Peoria International Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–480
Flights from Peoria International Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–410
Flights from Peoria International Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–480
Flights from Peoria International Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 28m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Peoria International Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport via Phoenix esa Gateway
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $210–900
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–180
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Kansas City to Fayetteville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–100
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Des Moines to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–90
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to Clinton, AR
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–80
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Clinton, AR to Fayetteville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–80
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago to Memphis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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