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Cheap Flights from Chicago to Kansas

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 5 days
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Salina
2h 10mNonstop
from $246per person
Wichita
2h 00mNonstop
from $269per person
Liberal
Liberal
5h 04m2 stops
from $349per person
Hays
Hays
4h 56m2 stops
from $414per person
Manhattan
Manhattan
2h 02mNonstop
from $452per person
Dodge City
5h 37m2 stops
from $504per person
Garden City
Garden City
6h 12m2 stops
from $560per person
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Price, demand and travel trends for Chicago to Kansas flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

What are the cheapest fares from Chicago to Kansas recently?

The cheapest fares from Chicago to Kansas on KAYAK in the last week were to Salina (SLN) from $246 round-trip and to Wichita Eisenhower National (ICT) from $269 round-trip.

How do fares into airports in Kansas compare?

According to KAYAK data from the last 12 months, the cheapest airports to fly into Kansas from Chicago are:

• Salina (SLN) (avg. price $343)
• Wichita Eisenhower National (ICT) (avg. price $345)
• Manhattan (MHK) (avg. price $517)

What's the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Kansas?

February is typically the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Kansas, with round-trip fares averaging $256. August and September are usually the most expensive, averaging $512 and $424, respectively.

How do fares from Chicago to Kansas vary by day of the week?

On average, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago to Kansas and Sunday is the most expensive. Looking at the past 12 months of KAYAK data, it's 29% more expensive to fly on a Sunday compared to Wednesday.

What's the best time of day to fly from Chicago to Kansas?

It's cheapest to fly to Kansas in the evening with average prices of $319. The afternoon is the most expensive time to fly, with average prices of $417.

What's the best time to book a flight from Chicago to Kansas?

Book your flights 17 weeks before your trip. KAYAK data collected over the past 12 months shows that booking in this window can save you around 54% compared to booking at the last minute (within 2 weeks of departure).

Key details for Chicago to Kansas flights

Low season

August

Cheapest flight

$130
Beat the crowds with an average 43% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 31% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Chicago Midway Airport to Wichita

Your Chicago to Kansas flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • Is now a good time to book a flight from Chicago to Kansas?

    Yes. Fares from Chicago to Kansas are low right now. As a rule of thumb, a round-trip under $296 (cheaper than most fares this year) is a good deal, so if you spot one at or below that, it's a good time to book.

  • How much should I budget for a flight from Chicago to Kansas?

    Over the past 12 months, round-trip fares from Chicago to Kansas have typically cost between $296 and $491.

  • What are the main airports serving Kansas?

    Kansas has 13 airports. 84% of KAYAK users choose Wichita Eisenhower National (ICT) as their arrival airport.

  • Which airlines fly nonstop from Chicago to Kansas?

    Based on the flight schedule for the next 3 months, 3 airlines offer nonstop flights on this route:

    • United Airlines
    • American Airlines
    • Southwest

  • Which destinations in Kansas can I fly nonstop from Chicago?

    Based on the flight schedule for the next 3 months, you can fly nonstop from Chicago to 3 destinations in Kansas. The most popular among KAYAK travelers are Wichita, Manhattan and Salina.

  • Is it cheaper to fly with a layover from Chicago to Kansas?

    Yes, nonstop flights from Chicago to Kansas average $353 over the past 12 months. Flights with a layover can cost less, cheapest when connecting through Minneapolis St Paul (MSP), with average fares of $207.

  • How long is a flight from Chicago to Kansas?

    Nonstop flights from Chicago to Kansas take 2h 16m on average. The fastest scheduled flight takes 1h 59m, flying into Manhattan (MHK).

  • Which cabin classes are available from Chicago to Kansas?

    On flights from Chicago to Kansas you can book Economy Class or First Class.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Chicago to Kansas?

    The earliest nonstop flight from Chicago to Kansas departs at 7:54 am and the latest leaves at 11:10 pm. Nonstop flights take about 2h 16m.

Your guide to booking Chicago to Kansas flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If you can plan ahead, the sweet spot for booking your flight is 17 weeks before your trip. KAYAK data shows fares in this window are around 54% lower than last-minute bookings (made within 2 weeks of departure). Not ready to commit? Set a Price Alert and we'll let you know when prices change.
  • Flexible with your dates? Fly in February to save some money. It's typically the cheapest month on this route, while flights in August will cost you the most.
  • Fly out on a Wednesday to get the cheapest fares. Avoid Sunday flights, which are about 29% more expensive.
  • If you're watching your budget, fly into Salina (SLN) which has the lowest average airfare in the region. Just remember to budget for any onward travel by bus, car or domestic flight.
  • Start your trip in Wichita, the most popular destination in Kansas. From there, it's easy to continue on to other popular spots such as Manhattan, Kansas City and Overland Park.
  • Time or money? If speed matters most, fly from Chicago to Manhattan (MHK). If you're after the lowest fares, Salina (SLN) is usually your best bet.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Chicago to Kansas

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Chicago to Kansas? 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 4222 reviews
8.6Crew
8.0Comfort
7.5Entertainment
8.1Boarding
7.0Food
Airline reviews

Multiple delays due to weather in Chicago, but the crew did their best to get flights rescheduled and on to their destination. I felt like the crews handled a frustrating situation very well, kudos to them! I was very glad to not have a cancelled flight.

8.0 ExcellentEmmalee, Oct 2026
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Multiple delays due to weather in Chicago, but the crew did their best to get flights rescheduled and on to their destination. I felt like the crews handled a frustrating situation very well, kudos to them! I was very glad to not have a cancelled flight.

Southwest’s point to point system caused a 2 hour delay due to the crew being late from their inbound flight. Also, the WiFi and entertainment didn’t work on the plane.

A) Checked my luggage at the gate but never got to pre board B) if we are helping with checking our carryon and waiting 40 minutes for it we should have some privileges c) luggage took 40-45 minutes to come.. d) I asked for another snack and was told the plane is full.. seriously a small snack

I like the staff members they were super nice and helpful very sweet people :)

Boarding process of asking for volunteers to check bags goes against the system you had before with 2 bags checked free. This process is more of a guilt trip than a caring attitude toward the customer. In addition bag-size scrutiny has increased which also slows down the process of boarding. My wife said she will not fly on your airline again unless there is no other option.

Overall good, just screaming kids in the area the whole flight.

OKay. I sat in the back of the plane and it was really loud between babies and little kids, and adults who.like to talk a lot and loudly most of the flight.

The first time I flew in the extra legroom section. It was difficult to notice a difference. I had bad luck with my neighbors. The crew was okay. Southwest has reduced the live TV options.

I flew twice this week on Southwest, was delayed over 2 hours both ways. From Pittsburgh to Chicago it was due to weather but the gate agents, pilot etc were great at updating everyone. Today from Midway to Pittsburgh the plane had come from an international location, kept getting delayed, no information was given until we were delayed for the third time. It was ridiculous, whoever scheduled that plane to fly to Pittsburgh after didn’t consider a lot of things.

The staff was very friendly, professional, and courteous. The overall flight was a great experience.

Very uncomfortable and cramped seats. Everything else was okay, the crew members were nice but nothing was exceptional.

Waited on tarmac for approximately 15-25 minutes before taking off. When landing, the time it took to taxi to our gate was the also 15-25 minutes.

Connection times always good online, but not in reality when first leg is delayed (2 out of 2 times this trip).

It was good flight was smooth, little cold on the plane but other wise good.

Great flight and crew. Need more legroom and DO NOT allow seats to recline.

The guy in front of me was talking constantly, even when the pilot was making announcements. I found this very disrespectful to the pilot and to others.

The TVs on the plane were all broken and inoperable. No snacks or food were served. Plane was very old and uncomfortable.

Takeoff delayed 2 hrs. Boarded on time to find we were missing part of the flight crew. Then informed that they had loaded too much fuel. Spent 1 1/2 hrs sitting there burning off the excess, which included a couple of laps around the runway until we were light enough to fly! Ridiculous!

I especially enjoyed having a lightly packed flight which enabled me and my wife to occupy a three seat area with nobody in the middle seat.

The seats are very small, that is all the staff did a good job.

All good. Flight crew was super friendly at the end of a long day

The food in first class has taken a big downturn

Flight was fine. Just delays leaving due to mechanical issues. But flight crew were kind and professional. Seats were spacious. American doesn't need to have 9 groups for boarding.

Both departure and return flights had mechanical delays. Their planes are antiquated resulting in a two hour flight taking almost four hours to complete.

Crew were helpful, pilot kept us informed about turbulence, snack choice was awesome!

It was one of the worst I have ever had. The plane was over booked, and I did not have a seat. When I questioned why because I had booked this weeks in advance. I was brushed off to be advised they are trying to find someone to give up their seat. Only to be advised I would be boarding last. I had priority boarding in group 1-4. When I asked why I had to be last because that is not what I paid for I was advised it doesn't matter you will get a seat. The ticket person was very rude and unprofessional. The gate changed several times and it was going from one area to another area far away from where we were at. I feel like I should have been compensated in some kind of way because of the way I was treated. The ticket agent acted like it was my fault that the plane was over booked. Not one time was I apologized to for this inconvenience.

I have posted the comments in the first flight leg.

First class snacks - stewardess gave out multiples to everyone until there was almost no selection left when she got back to me last in first class cabin. Nothing left that I would eat.

My feedback from the trip to Columbia to Chicago was meant for Chicago to Denver.

Typical AA - late by 90+ mn. Gate changed twice... Changed the departure time 6 times No explanation, no communication on reasons for delay I travel with AA twice a year... and it is consistently very poor.. I will continue to use AA only when i have to.

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