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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$281
Typical prices: $248-$373
Frontier
Fri 10/9Sun 10/11
MCI - ORD • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$283
Typical prices: $280-$383
American Airlines
Sat 8/1Wed 8/5
MCI - ORD • Non-stop
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American Basic Economy is carry-on only; United Economy Plus adds legroom.
Qatar economy includes a free checked bag; BA economy adds a carry-on.
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You can fly direct with American Airlines and United Airlines. Average duration is 1h 53m
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When to book
4 weeks
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 49% compared to booking last minute.
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December
Cheapest • 23% price drop
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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

Fri, Oct 9 - Sun, Oct 11
Frontier Logo
6:11 pm - 8:15 am
MCI
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ORD
14h 04m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
9:33 pm - 5:16 pm
ORD
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MCI
19h 43m
1 stop
$281Frontier
Sat, Aug 1 - Wed, Aug 5
American Airlines Logo
6:21 pm - 8:29 pm
MCI
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ORD
2h 08mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
11:00 pm - 12:35 am
ORD
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MCI
1h 35mnonstop
$283American Airlines
Fri, Aug 7 - Sun, Aug 9
Frontier Logo
6:17 pm - 8:02 am
MCI
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ORD
13h 45m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
9:57 pm - 5:10 pm
ORD
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MCI
19h 13m
2 stops
$287Frontier
Fri, Aug 14 - Sat, Aug 15
Frontier Logo
6:17 pm - 8:02 am
MCI
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ORD
13h 45m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
1:50 pm - 1:00 pm
ORD
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MCI
23h 10m
2 stops
$288Frontier
Fri, Aug 7 - Sun, Aug 9
Frontier Logo
4:32 pm - 5:37 am
MCI
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ORD
13h 05m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
9:57 pm - 1:00 pm
ORD
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MCI
15h 03m
1 stop
$289Frontier
Tue, Jul 21 - Fri, Jul 24
Frontier Logo
1:45 pm - 8:52 pm
MCI
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ORD
7h 07m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
7:05 am - 5:10 pm
ORD
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MCI
10h 05m
1 stop
$290Frontier
Sat, Aug 8 - Mon, Aug 10
American Airlines Logo
9:49 am - 6:31 pm
MCI
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ORD
8h 42m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
11:00 pm - 12:35 am
ORD
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MCI
1h 35mnonstop
$291American Airlines
Fri, Aug 7 - Fri, Aug 14
Frontier Logo
6:17 pm - 12:15 pm
MCI
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ORD
17h 58m
2 stops
Frontier Logo
7:05 am - 5:10 pm
ORD
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MCI
10h 05m
1 stop
$292Frontier
Sat, Sep 12 - Sun, Sep 13
Delta Logo
3:59 pm - 9:38 pm
MCI
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ORD
5h 39m
1 stop
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 11:27 am
ORD
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MCI
5h 27m
1 stop
$293Delta
Fri, Aug 14 - Mon, Aug 17
United Airlines Logo
7:30 am - 9:18 am
MCI
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ORD
1h 48mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
7:59 pm - 9:44 pm
ORD
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MCI
1h 45mnonstop
$295United Airlines
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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.

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

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

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 December, where tickets cost $268 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $433 and $406 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.

No, with an average price for the route of $399, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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 49% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$134
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 9% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 11% 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 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Kansas City to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport was $134 for a one-way ticket and $283 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, JetBlue, Hawaiian Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and United Airlines.

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

    The Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets) 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 $358 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 $349 and an overall rating of 7.1.

  • 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 $273 or less one-way and $507 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

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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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Everything you need to know for your flight from Kansas City to O'Hare Intl

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Kansas City (MCI)
O'Hare Intl (ORD)