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$77 Find Cheap Flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Kansas City

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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$237
Typical prices: $236-$342
Southwest
Mon 1/26Tue 1/27
ORD - MCI • 2 stops
Cheapest non-stop
$239
Typical prices: $227-$356
American Airlines
Mon 1/12Mon 1/19
ORD - MCI • Non-stop
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United's Economy Plus offers extra legroom on this route.
Expect 30-minute security lines at Chicago O'Hare.
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Cheapest • from $258 (round-trip)
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 53% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights from O'Hare Intl to Kansas City (ORD-MCI)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from O'Hare Intl 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 O'Hare Intl to Kansas City

Mon, Jan 26 - Tue, Jan 27
Southwest Logo
1:45 pm - 8:55 pm
ORD
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MCI
7h 10m2 stops
Southwest Logo
12:15 pm - 9:50 pm
MCI
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ORD
9h 35m1 stop
$237Southwest
Mon, Jan 12 - Mon, Jan 19
American Airlines Logo
8:14 am - 10:07 am
ORD
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MCI
1h 53mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
6:34 pm - 8:20 pm
MCI
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ORD
1h 46mnonstop
$239American Airlines
Sat, Jan 10 - Wed, Jan 14
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5:32 pm - 10:31 am
ORD
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MCI
16h 59m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:04 pm - 7:41 pm
MCI
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ORD
26h 37m1 stop
$240Multiple Airlines
Sat, Jan 10 - Wed, Jan 14
American Airlines Logo
12:40 pm - 2:30 pm
ORD
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MCI
1h 50mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
6:23 am - 11:35 am
MCI
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ORD
5h 12m1 stop
$241American Airlines
Mon, Jan 26 - Tue, Jan 27
Southwest Logo
1:45 pm - 8:55 pm
ORD
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MCI
7h 10m2 stops
Southwest Logo
6:10 am - 12:15 pm
MCI
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ORD
6h 05m2 stops
$242Southwest
Sat, Jan 31 - Mon, Mar 2
American Airlines Logo
8:20 am - 3:58 pm
ORD
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MCI
7h 38m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
4:06 pm - 5:50 pm
MCI
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ORD
1h 44mnonstop
$245American Airlines
Tue, Jan 6 - Wed, Jan 7
Spirit Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 10:59 pm
ORD
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MCI
17h 59m2 stops
Spirit Airlines Logo
3:47 pm - 11:22 am
MCI
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ORD
19h 35m2 stops
$246Spirit Airlines
Tue, Jan 13 - Tue, Jan 20
Spirit Airlines Logo
6:05 am - 4:09 pm
ORD
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MCI
10h 04m1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 11:22 am
MCI
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ORD
28h 22m3 stops
$247Spirit Airlines
Tue, Jan 20 - Fri, Jan 23
Spirit Airlines Logo
12:42 pm - 4:09 pm
ORD
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MCI
27h 27m3 stops
Spirit Airlines Logo
11:26 am - 7:38 pm
MCI
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ORD
8h 12m1 stop
$248Spirit Airlines
Fri, Jan 9 - Mon, Jan 12
Spirit Airlines Logo
5:32 pm - 4:09 pm
ORD
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MCI
22h 37m2 stops
Spirit Airlines Logo
11:26 am - 9:03 pm
MCI
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ORD
9h 37m1 stop
$249Spirit Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for O'Hare Intl to Kansas City flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Kansas City?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Kansas City departing in January.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Kansas City?

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

For Chicago O'Hare Airport to Kansas City, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Monday is the most expensive. Flying from Kansas City back to Chicago O'Hare Airport, the best deals are generally found on Thursday, with Saturday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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 O'Hare Intl Airport 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 O'Hare Intl Airport to Kansas City is January, where tickets cost $285 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are September and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $403 and $399 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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 $323 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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 O'Hare Intl Airport 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 O'Hare Intl Airport to Kansas City, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 53% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from O'Hare Intl to Kansas City

 
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KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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American Airlines

American Airlines' Main Cabin Extra offers early boarding and complimentary drinks.


American Airlines provides high-speed Wi-Fi for purchase on most flights.

United Airlines

United offers Priority Boarding to avoid gate-checking your carry-on in crowded flights.


United's Economy Plus seats offer up to six inches more legroom than standard economy.

Airports
ORD

At ORD, security lines can be 30 minutes or longer during peak times. Arrive early to ensure a smooth departure.

MCI

MCI offers easy ground transportation with taxis, rideshares, and buses available right outside arrivals.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$77
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 19% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 4% lower on average.
Flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Kansas City

When to book flights from O'Hare Intl to Kansas City

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from O'Hare Intl to Kansas City based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Chicago O'Hare Airport to Kansas City flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Kansas City?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Kansas City was $77 for a one-way ticket and $237 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Chicago O'Hare Airport and Kansas City?

    A passport is not required to fly from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Kansas City.

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

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

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Kansas City?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Kansas City?

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

  • On which days can I fly direct from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Kansas City?

    There are nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Kansas City on a daily basis.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chicago to Kansas City are United Airlines and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $384 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 $315 and an overall rating of 7.2.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport 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 O'Hare Airport to Kansas City.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Chicago O'Hare Airport 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 O'Hare Airport 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 O'Hare Airport 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 O'Hare Airport with another airline. Booking your flights between Chicago O'Hare Airport and MCI can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

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

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $145 or less one-way and $280 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Chicago O'Hare Airport 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 O'Hare Intl to Kansas City.
Find which airlines fly direct from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Kansas City Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Chicago O'Hare Intl to Kansas City

Monday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Tuesday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Wednesday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Thursday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Friday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Saturday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Sunday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

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Direct returns

Kansas City to Chicago O'Hare Intl

Monday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Tuesday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Wednesday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Thursday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Friday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Saturday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Sunday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

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Reviews of the top airlines flying from O'Hare Intl 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 O'Hare Intl 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.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 9094 reviews
8.1Crew
6.6Food
7.3Comfort
7.7Boarding
7.1Entertainment
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After a delay at the gate, C3, at Ohare on Sunday, I left my Blk ski coat on the bench at the gate, lost! Please review my lob claim, thx.

8.0 Excellentt, Dec 2025
ORD - RSW
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After a delay at the gate, C3, at Ohare on Sunday, I left my Blk ski coat on the bench at the gate, lost! Please review my lob claim, thx.

Very thoughtful flight attendant offered me water immediately since I had run to make my connection.

Always wish for more healthy, gluten free options. We have to bring our own.

Having a long layover, I was very appreciative of the ability to stand by for an earlier flight. Other airlines like Delta have refused this to me in the past, just to be mean (because my ticket class wasn't high enough). United went out of their way to help me get to my destination early, which I really appreciated given that it was the third leg of a 24+ hour journey for me.

Other than a way way too cold cabinets for the entire flight, all was great

One bag is incorrect and not acceptable for an international flight. The food was not just good. I won't fly with them again.

Lately I like the planes have been exceptionally filthy. There’s lines of dust and dirt all across the ceiling in the vents, and the cracks in between the seats are literally full of food. It’s definitely not the quality of service that I was used to with United. I’m also very disappointed with the Wi-Fi! All I wanna do is knock out a few work jobs while I’m trapped in my seat And it spools so bad. They did provide me with a refund, but the process of getting that refund is so complicated. It’s unfortunate.

Excellent flight. Smooth, efficient boarding. Quick flight. Arrived early at STL.

I will never book a flight through Cheap fare. They booked me from Portland Main . And would not give me a refund, so I bought 2 tickets one for 299. From Portland Main to ORD. Then I had to buy a ticket from Oregon PDX to ORD that was another 440. So Just so you know they even told me it was there fault but no refund. Bad bussniess. I did inform United but they said they couldn't help me due to the fact I booked through Cheap Tickets. Never again. And I'm spreding the word. I let everyone know at my 50th class reunion

Crew and customer service were excellent. This flight also had plenty of leg room and seat mounted screens for entertainment. A very pleasant flight all around!

We loved the steward on the plane. He made the night enjoyable

The plane was late, when we did board the plane was as cold as a freezer. I was freezing the entire flight, no blankets. Lost miserable flight I’ve ever had.

3 hour weather delay followed by 1 hour (and counting) maintenance delay. UGH!

After we'd boarded , they canceled the flight. The crew didn't even know , we just all received text messages. Then after they deplaned us , AA was just like "too bad, go F your self, we sure ain't gonna help you"

After a two hour delay, my flight was CANCELLED! No pilot available. Such BS.

Amazing food, great staff, with one noticable detail missing ...but no seat entertainment in any of aircraft ...I am not a fan

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.

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