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

• Earliest: departs at 5:04 am and lands at 6:48 am
• Latest: departs at 9:55 pm and lands at 11:39 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 44m.

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

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Kansas City to Chicago takes 1h 44m, 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 Kansas City to Chicago range from $296 to $455, with an average of $360 over the past 12 months. Anything below $296 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 62% above the $360 route average. Book 16 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $207 round-trip via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL), compared to $363 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 Kansas City to Chicago flights, with 51% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 27%, evening flights for 22%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $239 to $1,206. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Kansas City to Chicago 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 Kansas City to Chicago are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $138, which is 44% below the typical average for this route.

Since Chicago is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) — daily rates averaging $64:

• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Europcar
• Hertz
• Ace
• Dollar

Near Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) — daily rates averaging $84:

• Hertz
• Dollar
• Budget
• Alamo
• Rent-A-Wreck

Near Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD) — daily rates averaging $81:

• Alamo
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Budget
• Avis
• National

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

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

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 60% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 30% of one-stop connections
• Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) - 10% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 20% on flights from Kansas City to Chicago. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $345 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $426, a difference of $81.

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

• United Airlines
• American Airlines
• Southwest

Flying via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 04m, compared with 8h 54m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 14h 09m via Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA).

Some of the most popular sights in Chicago are Magnificent Mile, Grant Park and Soldier Field. These are among the most viewed places in Chicago on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Kansas City to Chicago 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 always check the fare details before booking.

In the ticket lobby at O'Hare International Airport, twenty-four kiosks can not only check people in and issue boarding tickets, but they can also distribute self-adhesive baggage destination tags for customers who wish to check their bags.

When flying out of MCI, you can pre-arrange special assistance to go through security and to your gate. The airport has accessible facilities as well as additional assistance for those with concealed disabilities. In addition to wheelchairs and adapted bathrooms, ORD provides accessible services at the arrival airport.

If you want a restful night after travel, the Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport Hotel is located just across from Terminal 2. A free shuttle connects the hotel to Terminal 5, and an underground corridor provides access to all domestic terminals. If you are utilizing Chicago Midway Airport, you may stay at the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Chicago-Midway Airport, a popular hotel with a complimentary airport shuttle and complimentary breakfast.

Several public transit choices make O'Hare International Airport conveniently accessible. The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) is the most cost-effective choice for the city. Passengers may also take the Metra and Pace Bus lines.