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Find cheap flights from Kansas City to Chicago from $46

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Cheap flight deals from Kansas City to Chicago (MCI-CHI)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Kansas City to Chicago that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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5:48 am - 7:25 amMCI-ORD
1h 37mnonstop
6:49 pm - 8:35 pmORD-MCI
1h 46mnonstop
$97American Airlines
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Tue, Jun 25 - Wed, Jun 26
6:06 pm - 7:39 pmMCI-ORD
1h 33mnonstop
7:01 pm - 8:41 pmORD-MCI
1h 40mnonstop
$107American Airlines
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Wed, May 15 - Sat, May 18
6:00 am - 7:36 amMCI-ORD
1h 36mnonstop
12:59 pm - 2:35 pmORD-MCI
1h 36mnonstop
$111United Airlines
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Wed, May 22 - Wed, May 29
6:00 am - 7:36 amMCI-ORD
1h 36mnonstop
7:00 am - 8:39 amORD-MCI
1h 39mnonstop
$121United Airlines
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Wed, May 22 - Sat, May 25
2:04 pm - 6:34 pmMCI-ORD
4h 30m1 stop
6:00 am - 9:40 amORD-MCI
3h 40m1 stop
$156Delta
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Tue, Jun 25 - Wed, Jun 26
4:15 pm - 10:35 pmMCI-ORD
6h 20m1 stop
1:50 pm - 8:10 pmORD-MCI
6h 20m1 stop
$201Southwest
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Sun, May 26 - Wed, May 29
4:15 pm - 9:20 pmMCI-MDW
5h 05m1 stop
8:15 am - 9:45 amMDW-MCI
1h 30mnonstop
$207Southwest
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Sun, May 26 - Wed, May 29
10:34 am - 11:29 pmMCI-ORD
12h 55m1 stop
7:30 am - 8:55 pmORD-MCI
13h 25m2 stops
$209Spirit Airlines
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Wed, May 15 - Sat, May 18
6:51 pm - 4:35 pmMCI-ORD
21h 44m1 stop
10:14 am - 6:10 amORD-MCI
19h 56m1 stop
$217Spirit Airlines
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Mon, May 20 - Mon, Jun 3
3:05 pm - 9:17 pmMCI-ORD
6h 12m1 stop
5:30 pm - 9:43 pmORD-MCI
4h 13m1 stop
$221Delta
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Sat, Aug 31 - Sun, Sep 1

Flights from Kansas City to Chicago - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Kansas City to Chicago to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Kansas City to Chicago flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for one-way flights from Kansas City to Chicago.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from Kansas City to Chicago cost $93 and was between Kansas City and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $217.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Kansas City to Chicago?

The average price of all flights from Kansas City to Chicago clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from Kansas City to Chicago, you should consider leaving on a Wednesday and avoid Fridays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Kansas City, you’ll find the best rates on Thursdays and the most expensive ones on Mondays.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Kansas City to Chicago?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the best return deals on flights connecting Kansas City to Chicago were found on American Airlines ($97) and United Airlines ($111). American Airlines proposed the cheapest one-way flight at $46.

Which airlines fly non-stop between Kansas City and Chicago?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Kansas City to Chicago.
There are 3 airlines that fly nonstop from Kansas City to Chicago. They are: American Airlines, Southwest and United Airlines. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with United Airlines at $109 for a one-way flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at American Airlines.

How many flights are there between Kansas City and Chicago per day?

Each day, there are between 20 and 28 nonstop flights that take off from Kansas City and land in Chicago, with an average flight time of 1h 32m. The most common departure time is 3:00 pm and most flights take off in the morning, while the most flights land at Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. Each week, there are 163 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Sunday, when 17% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Tuesday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Kansas City and Chicago?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 4 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Kansas City to Chicago take?

A direct flight to Chicago will take on average 1h 20m to travel the 412 miles flying distance from Kansas City.

What’s the earliest departure time from Kansas City to Chicago?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Kansas City at 5:35 am and will be landing in Chicago at 7:00 am.

What’s the latest departure time from Kansas City to Chicago?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Kansas City to Chicago jets off at 9:30 pm and lands at 10:50 pm.

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Low season

January

High season

July

Cheapest flight

$46
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 13% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 2% lower on average.
Flight from Kansas City to Chicago O'Hare Airport

When to book flights from Kansas City to Chicago

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Kansas City to Chicago based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking flights from Kansas City to Chicago

  • Is there a baggage counter at O'Hare Airport?

    In the ticket lobby at O'Hare International Airport, twenty-four kiosks can not only check people in and issue boarding tickets, but they can also distribute self-adhesive baggage destination tags for customers who wish to check their bags.

  • What services are available for passengers with reduced mobility?

    When flying out of MCI, you can pre-arrange special assistance to go through security and to your gate. The airport has accessible facilities as well as additional assistance for those with concealed disabilities. In addition to wheelchairs and adapted bathrooms, ORD provides accessible services at the arrival airport.

  • Are there any hotels in Chicago airports?

    If you want a restful night after travel, the Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport Hotel is located just across from Terminal 2. A free shuttle connects the hotel to Terminal 5, and an underground corridor provides access to all domestic terminals. If you are utilizing Chicago Midway Airport, you may stay at the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Chicago-Midway Airport, a popular hotel with a complimentary airport shuttle and complimentary breakfast.

  • Which is the best mode of public transport to use to the city from Chicago airport?

    Several public transit choices make O'Hare International Airport conveniently accessible. The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) is the most cost-effective choice for the city. Passengers may also take the Metra and Pace Bus lines.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Kansas City to Chicago?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Kansas City to Chicago was $46 for a one-way ticket and $97 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Kansas City and Chicago?

    No

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Kansas City to Chicago?

    When flying out of Kansas City you will be using Kansas City. You will be landing at one of these airports: Chicago Midway or Chicago O'Hare Intl.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Kansas City to Chicago?

    American Airlines, Delta, JetBlue, and Alaska Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Kansas City to Chicago flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Kansas City to Chicago?

    The Boeing 737-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Kansas City to Chicago flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Kansas City to Chicago?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Kansas City and Chicago, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Kansas City to Chicago?

    There are nonstop flights from Kansas City to Chicago on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Kansas City to Chicago, United Airlines or American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Kansas City to Chicago are United Airlines and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $280 and an overall rating of 7.4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $260 and an overall rating of 7.3.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Kansas City to Chicago?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Kansas City to Chicago.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Kansas City to Chicago?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chicago from Kansas City is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Kansas City to Chicago?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Chicago with an airline and back to Kansas City with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Kansas City to Chicago?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Chicago from Kansas City up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Kansas City to Chicago

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $183 or less one-way and $394 or less round-trip.
  • You should remember that the airline check-in and luggage drop-off times at Kansas City International Airport vary based on the flight schedule. If you are in the public place (landside) of the terminal, you won't be able to get into the security area (airside) until the morning.
  • If you're flying from MCI to ORD with your four-legged friend, there are pet relief stations all over Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to make sure they're comfortable. These stations are located at the end of Terminals B and C.
  • If you are a lactating mother waiting for a flight to ORD Airport, Kansas City International Airport has two nursing rooms in Terminal C. One is within the holding room for Alaska, American, Frontier, and Spirit flights, while the other is in the United departure lounge.
  • The bulk of arrivals and departures facilities at Kansas City International Airport, including ticketing desks, security checks, and departure gates, are on the lower level. Several companies and eateries are located on the upper level.
  • There are several short-term and long-term parking choices at Kansas City International Airport, depending on your needs and budget. The two garage parking lots situated next to Terminals B and C provide the fastest and most convenient parking. The maximum clearance for Garage B is 7 feet 4 inches, whereas Garage C has an 8-foot-2-inch clearance.
  • Kansas City International Airport (MCI) experiences more than its fair share of flight disruptions due to inclement weather, including snowstorms and ice in the winter and tornadoes in the summer. The airport, on the other hand, is more equipped than others. When there are huge cancellations at Kansas City Airport, cots are offered for delayed travelers who do not wish to book a hotel room.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from Kansas City to Chicago?

Find which airlines fly direct from Kansas City to Chicago, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Kansas City to Chicago

Monday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +14 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +15 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +16 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +17 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +15 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +16 more

Thursday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +15 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +16 more

Friday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +16 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +17 more

Saturday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +16 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +17 more

Sunday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +16 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +17 more

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Nonstop returns

Chicago to Kansas City

Monday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +14 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +15 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +16 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +17 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +15 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +16 more

Thursday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +15 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +16 more

Friday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +16 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +17 more

Saturday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +16 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +17 more

Sunday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +16 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +17 more

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Top airlines flying from Kansas City to Chicago

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Kansas City to Chicago. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Kansas City to Chicago? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 11255 reviews
7.2comfort
6.7food
7.7boarding
8.1crew
7.1entertainment
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The delays (5 hrs) were a comedy of errors, and the multiple safety issues encountered were very concerning.

2.0 MediocreMichelle, Apr 2024ELP - ORD
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The delays (5 hrs) were a comedy of errors, and the multiple safety issues encountered were very concerning.

The flight was delayed instead of leaving at 11 it left at 12.20

United WiFi is consistently unusable (it can take 10 mins to load a single web page). If you need Wifi to do work, be prepared to lose half a day of productivity.

Good movies, iffy pay WiFi, food ok- on time though and that was great!

Awful…flight was delayed more than 12hrs, missed all connections to Fort Wayne, IN, had to get flight to another city 2 hours from my destination, flight was again delayed by 40 mins because they did not have enough fuel, again missed a connection, finally arrived in Indiana at 11pm…but before my 2 hour drive home, ay, no Five That Our Luggage Never Made On The plane and Still In Chicago

Boarding was friendly and quick. While the plane model was older with no live tv, the entertainment was full of movies and tv shows. All food was available. Pilots were very communicative with status of the flight. Flight landed on time.

The Palm Springs to Chicago O’Hare was on Time and Palm Springs airport is easier navigate. As our connection was only an approximately 50 minutes, we asked staff for insights for the Chicago airport in terms of transferring into the other terminal from which our flight left, and they were unhelpful. However, the United App was very helpful in terms of notifications and even providing directions. The Chicago to Detroit flight was significantly delayed which we all know does happen. However, there were very few updates or notifications as to why this was happening when we would actually arrive. It took nearly 30 minutes for bags to make it to baggage claim. We arrived nearly 1 hour late on a 40 minute flight.

Flight cancelled due to fog. No other flights available for 36 hours. Directed by United to book passage on another carrier, and submit receipts for reimbursement. Did that. United now states they will not reimburse. Currently out 2 grand.

The flight was delayed by 4 hours !!!!! It was very uncomfortable , and they told us only one our before departure

The flights from Ottawa to Albuquerque went smoothly enough though on on flight they didn't have how water for coffee or tea and on another there there was no ice. The return flights from Albuquerque were delayed by mechanical problems on both flights. Ottawa was a ground crew maintenance issue.

This flight is frequently delayed. The connections seemingly are more frequently delayed. I’ve missed connections as a result twice on the same route to charlotte then Charleston. Final destination arrival has been the next day, twice in a row. No pilots, no crew. Too many excuses. Unfortunately, my days with American are over.

Entertainment was okay not because anything was wrong but it is a short flight so having no wifi is annoying but understandable. Crew was outstanding as usual

Those seats were way too narrow. I had the middle seat, one person was a very skinny person and we still couldn’t avoid touching each other anytime one of us moved. The other person was larger and we were basically sitting in each others lap the entire flight. There was zero entertainment. The flight was long enough to justify tvs, but no. Gotta sit there in your infant seat and twiddle your thumbs.

Flight was fine. It took an unusually long time to have baggage delivered to the carousel in ORD.

Average - flew with Jet Blue internal and it was far more comfortable and better food and entertainment. Notable difference

The flight got canceled due to mechanical issues, and he to be rebooked and missed my appointments for that day

The flight was scheduled to depart DCA at 12:30 pm but was delayed twice on the ground so that we were finally scheduled to depart at around 4:00 pm. Once we boarded, it was announced that takeoff would be delayed again to fix a hydraulic problem which delayed our eventual takeoff until around 5:00 pm. Once we departed, it was a smooth flight back to ORD. We did not get any explanation about what caused the original significant delay. In my experience, this happens frequently with AA.

The only problem experienced was a ground stop in Chicago due to weather. But the crew handled everything professionally. They prioritized rebooking those passengers who had connecting flights and then deplaning the other passengers. When the hold was lifted, they efficiently re-boarded all the passengers so that we could depart before our departure limit expired.

Our second leg to Jackson WY was unable to land due to weather. We were flown back to Dallas after stopping in SLC. We were given hotel rooms and vouchers. We were told that we would be back on the same plane in the morning. Instead we were given a different flight with different seats. Not a good experience. No one knew what was going on.

Turn on the heat. Flight was way too cold from Arizona to Chicago.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Kansas City to Chicago found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
7/1Mon
nonstopAmerican Airlines
1h 36mMCI-ORD
$46
7/23Tue
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 41mMCI-ORD
$49
8/7Wed
nonstopAmerican Airlines
1h 35mMCI-ORD
$50
7/23Tue
1 stopDelta
6h 13mMCI-ORD
$78
5/20Mon
1 stopSpirit Airlines
15h 04mMCI-ORD
$80
6/3Mon
1 stopSpirit Airlines
15h 04mMCI-ORD
$90
5/22Wed
1 stopSouthwest
10h 45mMCI-ORD
$93
5/25Sat
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 41mMCI-ORD
$95
6/19Wed
1 stopDelta
6h 54mMCI-ORD
$109
6/13Thu
2 stopsSouthwest
14h 55mMCI-ORD
$208

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Last minute flights from Kansas City to Chicago

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Kansas City to Chicago that are departing in the next 10 days.
4/29Mon
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
26h 05mMCI-ORD
5/6Mon
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
21h 47mORD-MCI
$369
4/29Mon
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
14h 58mMCI-ORD
5/6Mon
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
9h 18mORD-MCI
$384
4/29Mon
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
26h 05mMCI-ORD
5/6Mon
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
32h 45mORD-MCI
$391
4/27Sat
nonstopAmerican Airlines
1h 37mMCI-ORD
4/27Sat
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
10h 38mORD-MCI
$412
4/27Sat
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 40mMCI-ORD
4/27Sat
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 43mORD-MCI
$417
4/27Sat
nonstopAmerican Airlines
1h 37mMCI-ORD
4/30Tue
nonstopAmerican Airlines
1h 34mORD-MCI
$423
4/25Thu
multi-stopSouthwest
5h 40mMCI-ORD
4/26Fri
multi-stopSouthwest
11h 35mORD-MCI
$436
4/27Sat
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 36mMCI-ORD
8/21Wed
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 35mORD-MCI
$448
4/29Mon
multi-stopDelta
3h 46mMCI-MDW
5/6Mon
multi-stopDelta
3h 59mMDW-MCI
$465
4/26Fri
multi-stopDelta
4h 12mMCI-ORD
4/27Sat
multi-stopDelta
5h 54mORD-MCI
$470

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Kansas City - Chicago Flights

Departure:

Kansas City (MCI)United States

Return flight deals:

Chicago - Kansas City

Cabin classes:

$393
$1,258
$810
$217

Compare transportation modes for Kansas City to Chicago

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Flights$8491h 33m
Buses$10413h 18m