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$76 Find Cheap Flights from Kansas City to Chicago O'Hare Airport

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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$231
Overall average: $275
United Airlines
Tue 1/13Tue 1/13
MCI - ORD • Non-stop
Cheapest non-stop
$231
Typical prices: $226-$363
United Airlines
Tue 1/13Wed 1/14
MCI - ORD • Non-stop
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American's Basic Economy is carry-on only with late boarding.
MCI's efficient layout simplifies departures.
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Cheapest • from $231 (round-trip)
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Cheap Flights from Kansas City to O'Hare Intl (MCI-ORD)

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

Tue, Jan 13 - Tue, Jan 13
United Airlines Logo
10:00 am - 11:50 am
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ORD
1h 50mnonstop
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5:56 pm - 7:47 pm
ORD
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MCI
1h 51mnonstop
$231United Airlines
Tue, Jan 20 - Thu, Jan 29
Delta Logo
11:40 am - 5:55 pm
MCI
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ORD
6h 15m1 stop
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10:35 am - 5:00 pm
ORD
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MCI
6h 25m1 stop
$232Delta
Fri, Jan 30 - Fri, Feb 6
Frontier Logo
12:45 pm - 10:46 pm
MCI
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ORD
10h 01m1 stop
Frontier Logo
5:40 am - 11:50 am
ORD
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MCI
6h 10m1 stop
$234Frontier
Mon, Jan 12 - Tue, Jan 13
United Airlines Logo
10:00 am - 11:50 am
MCI
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ORD
1h 50mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
12:45 pm - 2:27 pm
ORD
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MCI
1h 42mnonstop
$235United Airlines
Tue, Jan 20 - Thu, Jan 29
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2:12 pm - 9:05 pm
MCI
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ORD
6h 53m1 stop
Delta Logo
6:50 am - 5:13 pm
ORD
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MCI
10h 23m2 stops
$237Delta
Tue, Jan 13 - Wed, Jan 14
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 7:45 am
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ORD
1h 45mnonstop
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8:12 am - 4:14 pm
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MCI
8h 02m1 stop
$241American Airlines
Tue, Jan 20 - Thu, Jan 29
Delta Logo
6:30 am - 5:55 pm
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ORD
11h 25m2 stops
Delta Logo
6:15 am - 1:25 pm
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MCI
7h 10m2 stops
$242Delta
Mon, Jan 12 - Tue, Jan 13
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 7:45 am
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ORD
1h 45mnonstop
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5:46 pm - 11:35 pm
ORD
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MCI
5h 49m1 stop
$245American Airlines
Mon, Jan 5 - Wed, Jan 7
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6:15 pm - 8:04 pm
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ORD
25h 49m3 stops
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5:00 am - 5:10 pm
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MCI
12h 10m1 stop
$246Spirit Airlines
Sat, Jan 24 - Sat, Jan 31
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7:00 am - 3:23 pm
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ORD
32h 23m2 stops
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6:03 am - 9:53 am
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27h 50m1 stop
$247Multiple Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Kansas City to O'Hare Intl flights

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

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

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

When flying from Kansas City to Chicago O'Hare Airport, you should consider leaving on a Thursday and avoid Saturdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Kansas City, you’ll find the best rates on Wednesdays and the most expensive ones on Mondays.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Kansas City to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, 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 Kansas City to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is January, where tickets cost $275 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $384 and $352 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Kansas City to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

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 $334 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Kansas City to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Kansas City to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, 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 Kansas City to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 51% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 weeks before departure.

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

 
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Airlines
Qatar Airways

Economy includes a free checked bag and seatback TV.


Qsuite offers suite-style privacy with a closing door.

ANA

ANA offers consistent service with comfortable seats and good food.


ANA's economy class provides adjustable headrests and well-padded seats.

Lufthansa

Economy Light is great for overnight business trips without checked luggage.


Premium Economy provides 50% more personal space and an extra checked bag.

British Airways

BA's economy fares include a decent size carry-on bag.


Premium economy offers seven inches of extra legroom.

United Airlines

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


Priority Boarding places you in Zone 2, ensuring overhead bin space.

American Airlines

Basic Economy offers carry-on only travel with late boarding and no seat assignment until check-in.


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

Airports
MCI

MCI's efficient layout makes departures simple. Security is right behind check-in, leading directly to gates. Arrive two hours early to enjoy local eateries.

ORD

Take the CTA Blue Line train from ORD to downtown Chicago in 45 minutes. It's 24/7 and avoids traffic delays, offering free transfers to other lines.

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Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$76
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 14% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 3% lower on average.
Flight from Kansas City to Chicago O'Hare Airport

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

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

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Kansas City to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport was $76 for a one-way ticket and $231 for a round-trip.

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

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Kansas City to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    Kansas City and Chicago O'Hare Airport are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Kansas City from Kansas City and will be arriving at Chicago O'Hare Intl.

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

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Kansas City to Chicago O'Hare Airport flight route: American Airlines, Delta, Iberia, British Airways, JetBlue, Hawaiian Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Finnair, and United Airlines.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Kansas City to Chicago are United Airlines and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $329 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 $310 and an overall rating of 7.2.

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

    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 Kansas City to Chicago O'Hare Airport.

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

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

    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 Chicago O'Hare Airport with an airline and back to Kansas City with another airline. Booking your flights between Kansas City and ORD 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 Kansas City to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    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 Chicago O'Hare Airport from Kansas City 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 Kansas City to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $248 or less one-way and $445 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Kansas City to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Kansas City to Chicago O'Hare Intl.
Find which airlines fly direct from Kansas City Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

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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Direct returns

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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Reviews of the top airlines flying from Kansas City to O'Hare Intl

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Kansas City to Chicago. 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 Kansas City to O'Hare Intl? 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 9092 reviews
8.1Crew
7.1Entertainment
6.6Food
7.3Comfort
7.7Boarding
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The flight was on time. I generally don’t drink or eat on short flights and the seats were good and the flight attendants were friendly. That’s all I expect

10.0 ExcellentRoger, Dec 2025
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The flight was on time. I generally don’t drink or eat on short flights and the seats were good and the flight attendants were friendly. That’s all I expect

It was nice to have gotten up upgraded to first class with a meal on a three hour flight

Very bad! They kept delaying my flight and wouldn’t do anything about it

Door to door, the crew and staff were amazing. It was a stressful travel day with delays, but they were focused on customers and doing what they could to get us to our destinations.

Flight was delayed only slightly before takeoff due to traffic control. However, the flight arrived early to ORD. Good flight. United has been very reliable for me.

Another delayed flight. When the delays exceed the duration of the flight, it’s a problem.

After boarding the plane in Chicago, the passengers were told that there was a technical problem with the plane. Passengers remained on the plane as they tried to fix the problem. After what was probably an hour passengers were told that there was a need to change planes as the problem was not solved. Passengers disembarked and boarded another plane. After taxing to the runway and waiting for takeoff, passengers were told that owing to the thunderstorm the flight was unable to take off but would try and reroute. After some time passengers were told there wasn't enough fuel for the new route and the plane had to return to the gate for additional fuel. after another log delay the flight got underway. On the plane there was food, drinks, ice or entertainment. We were a glass of water, which appeared rationed. Flight arrived about 5 hours late. The pilot was fantastic and communicated with the passengers throughout the ordeal.

Better WiFi. I cannot understand that in 2025, United is so behind on a technology that is now a necessity and still painfully unreliable, slow and keeps disconnecting.

Trip was great. A wild landing in Ottawa with the wind and rain, but the pilot did a great job. Always love flying United.👍

Excellent experience. Starting with the agent at the Premier bag drop who noticed I was very early for my scheduled flight and offered to rebook me on an earlier flight with my seat preference. She would not let me leave the counter until she knew that all of the changes and new boarding pass showed up on my United app. At the gate, the flight boarded quickly such that we departed early and the flight was smooth. We arrived 20 minutes early at ORD and I was able to be home in time for dinner. One of the best flights I've had.

Awful. They won’t help me with anything. I booked on American but they abdicated to Iberia. The ticket was overpriced. Everything negative

I enjoyed the extra leg room compared to other airlines. The first stewards made my daughter’s birthday special by giving her an extra snack. Then the last one coming home from Chicago to Appleton made our night really enjoyable Thanks for making our trip enjoyable

It was good..clean, comfy seat. Friendly warm welcoming crew. Was able to check my cabin luggage at the gate which I was able to pickup in a decent time from baggage claim. The app gave all updates from delays to baggage claim info. Overall smooth flight.

It was a typical flight. We had a delay which seems to be the normality now. And we had no in flight service due to conditions.

After we landed we sat on the tarmac for 1.5 hours waiting to get to our gate. Ridiculous.

Terrible. Flight delayed for more than 8 hours with only a $12 meal voucher provided for the inconvenience. The airplane did not have breaks on arrival yet they still made us go through the motions and board on time knowing we could not take off then sit for 40+ minutes before having to get of the time. A complete waste of my time. I cannot believe they can stay business with these shenanigans. I’ll avoid this company like the plague moving forward as the lack of accountability is disgraceful.

This was the best 2 flights I have had with American out of SGF. Great crew both flights.

Excellent - explanations were clear staff was nice and flight was comfortable

Lost bag and 2 days no word leaving for cruise no clothes or stuff

Any flight to ORD after about 2pm this summer has been challenging. Flight was delayed getting in (coming from ORD) and that led to it not leaving before a ground stop due to lightening before they could fuel the plane, and so forth. They made up some time but we were still late in arriving at ORD, and that led to missed connections.

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