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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Chicago to Kansas City:

• Earliest: departs at 12:05 am and lands at 1:50 am
• Latest: departs at 10:55 pm and lands at 12:40 am.

The flight takes about 1h 45m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Chicago to Kansas City:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Chicago to Kansas City takes 1h 45m, covering 412 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Chicago to Kansas City range from $293 to $481, with an average of $368 over the past 12 months. Anything below $293 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 63% above the route average of $368. Book 19 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $222 round-trip via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL), compared to $372 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Chicago to Kansas City flights, with 40% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 35%, evening flights for 15%, and night flights for 10%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $246 to $1,034. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Chicago to Kansas City flights:

• American Airlines
• JetBlue

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Chicago to Kansas City are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $136, which is 46% below the typical average for this route.

Kansas City Airport (MCI) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $26 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Avis
• Alamo
• Sixt

Flights from Chicago to Kansas City may depart from several airports in Chicago area, including Chicago Midway (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and Chicago Greater Rockford (RFD). Flights usually arrive at Kansas City (MCI).

One-stop flights from Chicago to Kansas City most commonly connect through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 50% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 35% of one-stop connections
• Lambert-St Louis (STL) - 8% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 4% of one-stop connections

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 27% on the Chicago to Kansas City route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $334 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $457, a difference of $123. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between Chicago and Kansas City. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• American Airlines
• Southwest

Flying via Lambert-St Louis (STL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 58m, compared with 4h 38m via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) and 4h 42m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

Some of the most popular sights in Kansas City are Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City Convention Center and Worlds of Fun. These are among the most viewed places in Kansas City on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Chicago to Kansas City flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Southwest: offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Southwest: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

KCI is served by bus route 129 Boardwalk/KCI, which connects the airport to downtown. One-way fare is around $1.50, and the fare boxes only accept exact change, so make sure you have exact change. The airport has no onsite rental stations, but shuttles pick passengers from marked shelters on the terminal medians to the offsite stations. You’ll find shuttles for the following companies: Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz, and National. Private shuttles at KCI offer door-to-door services, and you can also get taxis outside the baggage claim area and terminal exits.

The airport has provided elevators for access to all high-traffic areas, and elevators are next to the escalators. All public and family restrooms at KCI are wheelchair accessible, and they’re dotted throughout the terminal. Visual paging monitors are also located throughout the terminal, and braille signage exists in most public areas. You’ll also get wheelchair assistance by contacting your airline, and parking garages have several reserved spots for passengers with limited mobility.

You will find baby care facilities on Concourse C, a private place to nurse your baby, equipped with a comfy seat, sink, and wash area. Baby changing facilities are also provided in family restrooms at MDW. For those traveling with kids, MDW has a special security lane for faster clearance, and even the restaurants at MDW offer special kids’ menus and high chairs for the little ones.

On average, around 617 kg of carbon is released per passenger on flights from Chicago to Kansas City. However, when you fly with Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and American airlines, you can fly significantly more sustainably. These airlines emit 81%, 79%, and 75% less carbon per passenger on flights from Chicago to MCI. Moreover, they all provide nonstop flights on this route.