1 hr 25 min is the shortest flight time from Chicago to Kansas City.

The cheapest days to fly are usually in April. Typical prices range from $115 to $355.

The best round-trip deal recently found on Google Flights from Chicago to Kansas City was with American from $177. The best one-way deal was with Spirit from $74.

There are direct flights from Chicago to Kansas City on a daily basis.

Southwest, American and United fly direct from Chicago to Kansas City.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Kansas City starts at $177 from Thu, Jul 25 to Mon, Jul 29. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $74 and departs on Sat, Sep 7.

Peak travel is summer (May–Aug), when the weather's generally warm and humid with occasional rainstorms. May is the most common month for tornadoes. The Big 12 Men's Basketball Championship (Mar) is a major date in the NCAA calendar. Teams compete to show off the best of Kansas City's signature cuisine at the American Royal World Series of Barbecue (Oct). The shopping district is illuminated for the holiday season during Plaza Lights (Nov–Jan). Winter (Dec–Feb) is cold with regular snowfall.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Chicago to Kansas City.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.