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Cheap Flights from Chicago to Kansas City (CHI-MCI)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Chicago to Kansas City 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from Chicago to Kansas City

Fri, Sep 19 - Mon, Sep 22
Frontier Logo
10:25 am - 4:01 pmORD-MCI
5h 36m1 stop
Frontier Logo
4:56 pm - 12:10 amMCI-ORD
7h 14m1 stop
$128Frontier
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Thu, Aug 7 - Mon, Aug 11
Southwest Logo
7:50 am - 9:15 amMDW-MCI
1h 25mnonstop
Southwest Logo
6:00 pm - 7:25 pmMCI-MDW
1h 25mnonstop
$137Southwest
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Wed, Aug 20 - Mon, Aug 25
United Airlines Logo
12:45 pm - 2:20 pmORD-MCI
1h 35mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
7:30 am - 9:17 amMCI-ORD
1h 47mnonstop
$137United Airlines
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Thu, Aug 7 - Mon, Aug 11
American Airlines Logo
6:54 am - 8:33 amORD-MCI
1h 39mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
1:52 pm - 3:35 pmMCI-ORD
1h 43mnonstop
$138American Airlines
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Thu, Aug 7 - Mon, Aug 11
American Airlines Logo
11:41 am - 1:22 pmORD-MCI
1h 41mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
7:21 pm - 9:04 pmMCI-ORD
1h 43mnonstop
$139American Airlines
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Tue, Aug 5 - Thu, Aug 7
Delta Logo
7:21 pm - 11:09 pmMDW-MCI
3h 48m1 stop
Delta Logo
6:30 am - 12:29 pmMCI-MDW
5h 59m1 stop
$177Delta
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Tue, Aug 5 - Thu, Aug 7
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 11:39 amORD-MCI
5h 39m1 stop
Delta Logo
6:30 am - 10:16 amMCI-ORD
3h 46m1 stop
$177Delta
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Thu, Aug 7 - Mon, Aug 11
United Airlines Logo
9:25 pm - 11:14 pmORD-MCI
1h 49mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
6:05 am - 7:58 amMCI-ORD
1h 53mnonstop
$197United Airlines
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Wed, Jul 30 - Wed, Aug 6
Spirit Airlines Logo
4:36 pm - 3:17 pmORD-MCI
22h 41m1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 4:57 pmMCI-ORD
10h 57m1 stop
$240Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Jul 30 - Thu, Aug 7
Spirit Airlines Logo
6:40 am - 12:12 amORD-MCI
17h 32m1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 6:03 amMCI-ORD
24h 03m2 stops
$245Spirit Airlines
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Expert advice for your flight from Chicago to Kansas City

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airlines
Southwest

Southwest offers two free checked bags, saving on baggage fees.


Set an alarm to check in 24 hours before for a better boarding position.

Read more about Southwestby Blane Bachelor
United Airlines

Economy Plus offers up to 6 inches more legroom than standard economy seats.


Purchase Priority Boarding to avoid gate-checking your carry-on.

American Airlines

Consider Basic Economy for short flights with carry-on only, but check restrictions.


Main Cabin Extra offers early boarding and complimentary drinks for a small fee.

Airports
ORD

ORD offers a 24-hour CTA Blue Line train to downtown Chicago, avoiding traffic delays and providing a cost-effective travel option.

Read more about ORDby Stefanie Waldek
MDW

MDW's compact layout makes it easy to navigate, with all concourses accessible from the central check-in and security area.

Read more about MDWby Stefanie Waldek
MCI

MCI's ground transportation options include taxis, rideshares, and local buses, making it easy to reach downtown Kansas City.

Read more about MCIby John Walton
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Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Expert on Southwest

Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on United Airlines, ORD and MDW

Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Harriet Baskas

Expert on American Airlines

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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John Walton

John Walton

Expert on MCI

John Walton

John Walton

Independent aviation journalist John Walton took his first flight at eight weeks old and hasn’t stopped travelling since. A world-renowned expert in airlines and the passenger experience, he writes in depth on aviation, is a resident expert on travel in Japan and France, and offers a uniquely queer perspective on travelling the world.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Chicago to Kansas City flights

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

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Planning a trip from Chicago to Kansas City? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

How much is a round-trip flight from Chicago to Kansas City?

What is the cheapest Chicago to Kansas City flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from Chicago to Kansas City.

Our data shows that the cheapest route for a return flight from Chicago to Kansas City cost $182 and was between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and Kansas City (MCI). On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $182.

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Chicago to Kansas City clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Chicago to Kansas City, you should consider leaving on a Saturday and avoid Mondays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Chicago, you’ll find the best rates on Thursdays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Kansas City?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago to Kansas City, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Chicago to Kansas City is August, where tickets cost $267 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $353 and $348 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Chicago to Kansas City?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $291 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago to Kansas City?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago to Kansas City, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Chicago to Kansas City, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
High seasonOctober
Cheapest flight$53
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 10% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 12% lower on average.
Flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Kansas City

When to book flights from Chicago to Kansas City

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chicago to Kansas City based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Chicago to Kansas City

  • What are the transport options from Kansas City International Airport?

    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.

  • What accessible services are available at Kansas City International Airport?

    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.

  • What family services are offered at Chicago Midway Airport?

    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.

  • What are the most eco-friendly airlines flying from Chicago to Kansas City?

    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.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago to Kansas City was $53 for a one-way ticket and $128 for a round-trip.

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

    A passport is not required to fly from Chicago to Kansas City.

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

    There are 2 airports in Chicago (Chicago Midway and Chicago O'Hare Intl.) and only 1 airport in Kansas City (Kansas City). The cheapest flights are generally found on the Chicago O'Hare Airport to Kansas City flight route.

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

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

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

    The Airbus A319 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Chicago to Kansas City flight route.

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

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chicago to Kansas City are Southwest and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $310 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $353 and an overall rating of 7.4.

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

    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 Chicago to Kansas City.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Kansas City from Chicago 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 Chicago to Kansas City?

    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 Kansas City with an airline and back to Chicago with another airline.

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

    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 Kansas City from Chicago up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Chicago to Kansas City

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $164 or less one-way and $252 or less round-trip.
  • Chicago O’Hare Airport (ORD) is a major transport hub, consisting of four terminals and nine concourses. The airport has provided the ATS people mover, an automated train to easily ferry passengers between terminals and around the airport complex.
  • For those looking to get straight into business, as soon as you land at Kansas City International Airport (MCI), you’ll find several business centers at the airport. There’s one in each terminal, Terminal A Gate 9, Terminal B Gate 56, and Terminal C Gate 76, and they’re equipped with computers and high-speed internet and offer several business services.
  • You’re welcome to relax at the pay-per-use lounges at ORD before your flight to Kansas City. American Airlines, United Airlines, Delta, Air France, and Swiss Air have lounges here, and there’s the USO Lounge for active US military personnel and their families.
  • Consider booking your flight from ORD over Chicago Midway Airport (MDW). Although MDW is smaller with quicker clearance procedures, you’ll be limited to only a few airlines. Contrarily, you’ll have your pick of airlines at ORD, and the flights from ORD to MCI are much cheaper.
  • Pets are allowed to travel through ORD, although they must always remain within their carrier. They can only leave when using the relief areas or walking through security. Pet relief areas at ORD are located at the lower levels of Terminals 5, 2, and 1, and the indoor area is in Terminal 3’s rotunda.

Prefer to fly direct from Chicago to Kansas City?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Chicago to Kansas City.
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Direct departures

Chicago to Kansas City

Monday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Tuesday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Wednesday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Thursday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Friday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Saturday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Sunday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

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Direct returns

Kansas City to Chicago

Monday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Tuesday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Wednesday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Thursday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Friday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Saturday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Sunday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Chicago to Kansas City

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Chicago to Kansas City. 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 Chicago to Kansas City? 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.
8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4266 reviews
8.6Crew
7.6Entertainment
8.2Boarding
7.0Food
8.0Comfort
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Delayed flight. Nicest crew member was a SW pilot flying seated next to me who kindly move to seat the final passenger. Flight extra delayed. My cup of refreshment of ginger ale was so packed with ice it was literally 2 sips.

4.0 OkayTraci, Jun 2025OAK - SEA
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Delayed flight. Nicest crew member was a SW pilot flying seated next to me who kindly move to seat the final passenger. Flight extra delayed. My cup of refreshment of ginger ale was so packed with ice it was literally 2 sips.

For my birthday trip this was my second time ever flying, this trip was the best.

after landing, we stay 2 hours on the taxi way before reaching the gate The airline and the crew were good though

No trays in our seats, we sat in first row, purchased a business class fare. Had to hold our drinks and snack in our hands. No plugs for our cell phones. Had to pay for it a drink cocktail each. Seats so uncomfortable.

Flight wasn’t even full, but too many carry-ons caused us to run out of bin space. New bag fee has folks who would usually check their bags carrying on. Watching Southwest morph into Spirit/Frontier is so sad to watch

Sat on tarmac for 2 hours and then missed my connecting flight

First time traveling on Southwest since bag fees were implemented. Usual good service. Just more expensive now.

Everything was on time. I was disappointed by the front section female, African American flight attendant. I did not see her name tag or would have identified by name not race. As passengers moved to the bathroom early in flight, she would say with a disdainful tone “I have to say the seat belt light is on” then go back to her book. Better trained flight attendants say something like be careful the seat belt light is on.

Cluster mess boarding. Can't wait for SWA reserved seating. Internet didn't seem to work on the plane.

Flights delayed by 4-6 hours. Boarding was a mess and unclear. Bags were not at arrival airport and had never even been put on the plane. No idea when I’ll get them. Don’t fly into Denver!

Evidently, my seat had the only broken TV. I couldn’t plug it in, get it to come on, or watch anything, and of course, no one could fix it while we were on the plane. The service was good and the boarding was quick

I was charged for my daughters bag when I am supposed to receive two free checked bags with my United Explorer card.

The schedule to Moline changed 5 times. The gate changed 6 times. That is a pathetic way to run an airline. No wonder that no one in our company flies on United Express to or from Moline. Changes happen most of the time. I learned my lesson on this trip…never again!

Flight was great. Efficient boarding. Short flight. Early arrival. Friendly flight crew. The entertainment system did not work well. Could not access it until the aircraft reached 10K feet or more. Lots of glitches.

A bit rush for transit. Food and entertainment are not available

Smooth boarding process. Early departure, smooth flight, early arrival. The entertainment package has very good recent movie options. The flight crew were friendly and professional.

My flight was scheduled for about 6:05 departure. There were 11 gate changes from 4-7pm and the flight was 3 hours delayed due to operational issues. The plane taxied around the airport for about half an hour before stopping to be de-iced. It would have been nice if we were alerted of the plan to de-ice prior to the 30 minute drive around the airport. The flight attendant was friendly, which was the only redeeming thing about this flight. As a former flight attendant for United, I was extremely disappointed.

Delays took 2hours and thirty minutes making me miss my connecting flight and make me sit in the Chicago airport for 9 hours

Had a short delay once we boarded the aircraft in Chicago, but it was fixed in no time flat then we were on our way. The pilot was able to make up the time lost and we landed 5 minute later then schedualed . Great service

Our seats were all the way in back of the plane,

I wish American Airlines would change the airline industry by loading the plane back to front instead of front to back. Planes would board so much more smoothly and quickly.

I have long legs, my foot was out in the aisle and when a flight attendant came walking by and I didn't notice, instead of saying "excuse me" or anything like that, she kicked my foot. Extremely rude

Excellent! The gate agents were kind enough to rebook me on an earlier flight saving me from a 6 hour layover. Even my luggage made it despite the fact that the connection was technically too narrow. The flight itself was very comfortable, roomy, and clean. Plenty of space for my carryon items with plugs to charge my phone. After a long international flight of 14 hours, this was an excellent way to end my travels!

Great experience. Flight boarded easily. Departed early. Smooth flight. Great arrival in DC--almost no taxing! Almost direct to gate from runway. Crew was terrific. Same cookies and beverages in main cabin. I did not use the entertainment system on this flight.

Most of the delay was due to weather which is not what was at issue here. One delay was due to a missing flashlight and in the end the flashlight was actually found on the plane. The entertainment system is very limited. Live TV options offer only a few channels that are not very appealing. Boarding and deplaning are always difficult. It just takes too much time to get on and off the plane. On the plus side, I missed my connecting flight, but was easily able to book a later flight from the app while enroute.

You were more on time than United. I'm so over united delays.

The meals were mediocre and the alcohol selection was poor. I enjoyed the selection of movies and other entertainment.

I chatted with the captain before the flight, and similarly during the welcome announcement, he warned of a turbulent flight that may impact the in-flight service. However, once at altitude, he announced that the weather changed and he immediately turned off the seatbelt sign. But it appeared the cabin crew had already decided to take off this flight. They remained seated and then just chatted in the galley. The flight was fully catered, but only first class received service.

My flight attendant was attentive! The elderly person next to me was flatulent and the flight attendant could see that I was in distress and brought me some face masks

My boarding pass wouldn't pull up in the app very easily and had to really dig through my email. That caused a delay in TSA..

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