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Cheapest round-trip
$230
Typical prices: $292-$482
Frontier
Sun 10/7Sun 10/14
ORD - MCI • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$237
Typical prices: $297-$488
American Airlines
Sun 1/28Thu 2/1
ORD - MCI • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
Every day
You can fly direct with United Airlines and American Airlines. Average duration is 1h 50m
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When to book
19 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 19 weeks in advance save around 57% compared to booking last minute.
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January
Cheapest • 14% price drop
October
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL)
Cheapest • Avg $213 (round-trip)
Denver Intl (DEN)
Shortest trip • 11h 04m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from O'Hare Intl to Kansas City (ORD-MCI)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from O'Hare Intl to Kansas City

Wed, Oct 7 - Wed, Oct 14
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6:30 am - 7:37 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MCI Kansas City
13h 07m1 stop Denver Intl
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8:43 pm - 12:24 amMCI  Kansas City-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
27h 41m1 stop Denver Intl
$230Frontier
Tue, Oct 13 - Tue, Oct 20
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6:30 am - 7:48 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MCI Kansas City
13h 18m1 stop Denver Intl
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8:43 pm - 12:24 amMCI  Kansas City-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
27h 41m1 stop Denver Intl
$230Frontier
Wed, Oct 14 - Tue, Oct 20
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6:30 am - 7:48 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MCI Kansas City
13h 18m1 stop Denver Intl
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8:43 pm - 12:24 amMCI  Kansas City-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
27h 41m1 stop Denver Intl
$234Frontier
Thu, Oct 22 - Mon, Oct 26
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7:15 am - 9:07 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MCI Kansas City
1h 52mnonstop
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7:36 am - 9:23 amMCI  Kansas City-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
1h 47mnonstop
$237United Airlines
Sat, Nov 14 - Sat, Nov 14
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12:40 pm - 2:35 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MCI Kansas City
1h 55mnonstop
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6:45 pm - 8:30 pmMCI  Kansas City-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
1h 45mnonstop
$237United Airlines
Thu, Dec 24 - Thu, Dec 31
American Airlines Logo
10:00 am - 11:55 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MCI Kansas City
1h 55mnonstop
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9:27 am - 11:10 amMCI  Kansas City-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
1h 43mnonstop
$237American Airlines
Tue, Oct 13 - Thu, Oct 15
American Airlines Logo
9:40 am - 11:26 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MCI Kansas City
1h 46mnonstop
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5:30 am - 7:14 amMCI  Kansas City-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
1h 44mnonstop
$237American Airlines
Thu, Oct 1 - Mon, Oct 5
United Airlines Logo
8:45 am - 10:26 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MCI Kansas City
1h 41mnonstop
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5:06 pm - 7:00 pmMCI  Kansas City-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
1h 54mnonstop
$237United Airlines
Tue, Nov 3 - Thu, Nov 5
American Airlines Logo
8:59 pm - 10:50 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MCI Kansas City
1h 51mnonstop
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7:25 pm - 9:22 pmMCI  Kansas City-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
1h 57mnonstop
$237American Airlines
Wed, Nov 11 - Sat, Nov 14
Frontier Logo
6:30 am - 7:47 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MCI Kansas City
13h 17m1 stop Denver Intl
Frontier Logo
8:43 pm - 12:21 amMCI  Kansas City-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
27h 38m1 stop Denver Intl
$240Frontier
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Price, demand and travel trends for Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Kansas City flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Kansas City with more confidence.

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

Round-trip flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Kansas City start at $230. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $292 to $482. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $230 on Frontier.

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

Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Kansas City, it is 16% cheaper than the average day. Monday is the most expensive day with flight prices 29% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Kansas City?

  • January is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Kansas City at $314 round-trip.
  • June ($485) and July ($450) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 54% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Kansas City the cheapest?

Flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Kansas City are cheapest 19 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 57% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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

 
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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on United Airlines and ORD

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

Harriet Baskas

Expert on American Airlines

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

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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Key details for Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Kansas City flights

Low season

December

Cheapest flight

$129
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 7% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 12% lower on average.
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When to book flights from O'Hare Intl to Kansas City

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Your Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Kansas City flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Kansas City flights?

    Among airlines operating Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Kansas City flights:

    • United Airlines: offers extra legroom; 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.

  • What airlines are available from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Kansas City?

    2 airlines operate flights between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Kansas City. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

    • United Airlines
    • American Airlines

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Kansas City?

    Flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Kansas City usually depart from Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and arrive at Kansas City (MCI).

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Kansas City flights?

    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
    • American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

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

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Kansas City?

    Four cabin classes are available on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Kansas City:

    • Economy Class
    • Premium Economy Class
    • Business Class
    • First Class

    Prices vary by airline.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Kansas City?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $213 round-trip via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL), compared to $368 for nonstop.

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Kansas City?

    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.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Kansas City?

    The Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A319 variants.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Kansas City pass through?

    Connecting flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Kansas City most commonly pass through:

    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 91% of one-stop connections
    • Denver Intl (DEN) - 9% of one-stop connections
    Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Kansas City?

    On the Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Kansas City route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 35%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $306 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $470: a $164 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • How are flight departures from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Kansas City spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Kansas City flights, with 36% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 36%, evening flights for 14%, and night flights for 14%.

  • What popular places can I visit in Kansas City?

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

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Kansas City?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Kansas City:

    • Earliest: departs at 12:05 am and lands at 1:55 am
    • Latest: departs at 10:40 pm and lands at 12:30 am.

    The flight takes about 1h 50m.

  • How expensive are last-minute Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Kansas City flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 60% above the route average of $364. Book 19 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How long is a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Kansas City?

    A nonstop flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Kansas City takes 1h 50m, covering 402 miles.

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

    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.

  • Have flight prices from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Kansas City changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $230 to $1,084. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Kansas City looking right now?

    One-way fares from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Kansas City are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $134, which is 47% below the typical average for this route.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Kansas City?

    Flying via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 25m, compared with 11h 04m via Denver Intl (DEN).

  • What car rental options are available at Kansas City Airport (MCI)?

    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

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Kansas City flight?

    Round-trip flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Kansas City range from $292 to $482, with an average of $364 over the past 12 months. Anything below $292 counts as a good deal.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Kansas City flights?

    Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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.

Your guide to booking Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Kansas City flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Saturday departure instead of Monday. On this route, Saturday flights average $306 - about $164 less than Monday (35% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 19 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 57% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Kansas City trip for January. Fares historically average $314 round-trip in that month - typically $171 less than the most expensive month, which is June (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (ATL) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $213 round-trip on this route - about $155 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Kansas City Airport.
    - Holiday Inn Kansas City Airport by IHG
    - Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Kansas City Airport
    - Days Inn by Wyndham Kansas City International Airport

Prefer to fly direct from Chicago O'Hare Airport 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

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Tuesday

American Airlines,United Airlines

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Wednesday

American Airlines,United Airlines

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Thursday

American Airlines,United Airlines

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Friday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Saturday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Sunday

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

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