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Fort Smith, Arkansas

Private charter · MDW → FSM

Chicago to Fort Smith

571 miles. One price for the whole airplane.

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The trip

Chicago to Fort Smith, door to door faster.

Trade about 12½ hours on the road for about a short flight in the air. Bluebird flies you direct from Chicago Midway International Airport in Chicago to Fort Smith Regional Airport in Fort Smith, 571 miles in a private jet with two pilots up front. Need a different size of aircraft? We'll source one sized for the trip. The price is for the whole aircraft, with every fee and tax shown before you book.

Distance
571 mi
Flight
—
Driving
12½ hours
Passengers
Up to 1
MDWChicagoFSMFort Smith
MDW → FSM571 miles direct

Departing Chicago

Airports in Chicago

  • MDW

    Major airport

    Chicago Midway International Airport

    Chicago · KMDW

    From downtown
    9 mi
    Longest runway
    6,522 ft

  • ORD

    Major airport

    Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    Chicago · KORD

    From downtown
    16 mi
    Longest runway
    13,000 ft

  • PWK

    Commercial airport

    Chicago Executive Airport

    Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling · KPWK

    From downtown
    21 mi
    Longest runway
    5,001 ft

  • GYY

    Commercial airport

    Gary/Chicago International Airport

    Gary · KGYY

    From downtown
    21 mi
    Longest runway
    8,859 ft

Arriving Fort Smith

Airports in Fort Smith

  • FSM

    Commercial airport

    Fort Smith Regional Airport

    Fort Smith · KFSM

    From downtown
    3 mi
    Longest runway
    8,000 ft

When you land

Things to do in Fort Smith

Fort Smith started as a military post on the Arkansas River in 1817, and from 1875 its federal court, presided over by Judge Isaac Parker, had jurisdiction over Indian Territory, making the city the base for the deputy U.S. marshals who rode west. That history now anchors the U.S. Marshals Museum on the riverfront. Today Fort Smith is the industrial center of western Arkansas, with an economy that includes ArcBest trucking and logistics, food processing and heavy industry, as well as the Ebbing Air National Guard Base.

  1. 01

    U.S. Marshals Museum

    On the Arkansas River downtown, the national museum tells the story of the oldest federal law enforcement agency, from the frontier era to the present day.

  2. 02

    Fort Smith National Historic Site

    The remains of two frontier forts, Judge Isaac Parker’s restored courtroom, the jail known as Hell on the Border and a reconstructed gallows recall the Old West.

  3. 03

    Chaffee Barbershop Museum

    At Chaffee Crossing, the restored army barbershop where Elvis Presley received his famous military haircut in 1958 is now a small museum.

  4. 04

    Downtown murals

    The Unexpected festival has brought internationally known street artists to Fort Smith, and their large-scale murals cover buildings throughout downtown.

  5. 05

    Fort Smith Museum of History

    In a historic building near the national historic site, exhibits cover the region’s history, with an old-fashioned soda fountain on the ground floor.

  6. 06

    Lake Fort Smith State Park

    In the Boston Mountains north of the city, the park offers hiking, fishing and boating on a mountain lake and access to the Ozark Highlands Trail.

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Questions

Chicago to Fort Smith flights

How long is a private flight from Chicago to Fort Smith?

About a short flight in a private jet, for 571 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 12½ hours.

Which airports do flights from Chicago to Fort Smith use?

You can depart from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), or Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) and arrive at Fort Smith Regional Airport (FSM). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.

How much does a private charter from Chicago to Fort Smith cost?

The price depends on the date, departure time, aircraft and where the airplane is positioned. Enter your trip above to see an instant price for the whole airplane, with every tax and fee included.

Can I book a round trip between Chicago and Fort Smith?

Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Fort Smith back to Chicago are priced the same way.

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Fort Smith to Chicago

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