Find Cheap Flights from Kansas City to Chicago (MKC - CHI)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Kansas City to Chicago and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$224	Frontier 1 stop 8 hr Sat, Jul 18 — Sun, Jul 19	The cheapest round-trip flight from Kansas City to Chicago is currently $224
Cheapest one-way flight	$109	Frontier 1 stop 8 hr Sat, Aug 1	The cheapest one-way flight from Kansas City to Chicago is currently $109
Cheapest nonstop flights	$314	Southwest Nonstop 2 hr Thu, May 28 — Mon, Jun 1	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Kansas City to Chicago is currently $314
Last-minute weekend getaway	$380	Frontier 1 stop 6 hr Sat, May 9 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Kansas City to Chicago is currently $380
Cheapest business class flights	$498	Frontier 1 stop 8 hr Fri, Jul 10 — Sun, Jul 12	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Kansas City to Chicago is currently $498

Fastest flight	1 hr 25 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Kansas City to Chicago takes 1 hr 25 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Kansas City to Chicago is typically September. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.

September Cheapest	Typical prices: $140–245
July Most expensive	Typical prices: $250–385

Popular airlines from Kansas City to Chicago

Southwest

Nonstop

from $314

Typical price: $230–490

40 weekly nonstop flights

MCI - MDW Every day

2616 weekly connecting flights

MCI - MDW, ORD Every day
United

Nonstop

from $314

Typical price: $235–520

53 weekly nonstop flights

MCI - ORD Every day

342 weekly connecting flights

MCI - ORD Every day
American

Nonstop

from $324

Typical price: $230–500

43 weekly nonstop flights

MCI - ORD Every day

412 weekly connecting flights

MCI - ORD Every day
Delta

from $334

Typical price: $275–570

265 weekly connecting flights

MCI - MDW, ORD Every day
Frontier

from $224

Typical price: $175–560

29 weekly connecting flights

MCI - MDW, ORD Every day
Alaska

from $782

Typical price: $455–1,050

21 weekly connecting flights

MCI - ORD Every day

Popular airports near Kansas City

Kansas City International Airport (MCI)

Kansas City United States 25 min 15 mi
Eppley Airfield (OMA)

Omaha United States 2 hr 54 min 167 mi
Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

Des Moines United States 2 hr 47 min 175 mi
Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (ICT)

Wichita United States 2 hr 59 min 184 mi

Popular airports near Chicago

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

Chicago United States 26 min 16 mi
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

Chicago United States 25 min 9 mi
Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE)

Milwaukee United States 1 hr 23 min 75 mi
Indianapolis International Airport (IND)

Indianapolis United States 2 hr 58 min 165 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Kansas City to Chicago

The cheapest flights from Kansas City to Chicago are usually in September. Typical ticket prices in September range from $140 to $245.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Kansas City to Chicago recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $224. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $109.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Southwest flight from Kansas City to Chicago is $314, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest United flight from Kansas City to Chicago is $314, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest American flight from Kansas City to Chicago is $324, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest Delta flight from Kansas City to Chicago is $334, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Kansas City to Chicago is $224, flying from Jul 18 to Jul 19.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Kansas City to Chicago is $782, flying from Jun 6 to Jun 7.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Kansas City to Chicago starts at $224 from Sat, Jul 18 to Sun, Jul 19. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $109 and departs on Sat, Aug 1.

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

Chicago's peak season is Jun–Aug. Popular events throughout year include St. Patrick's Day, when the river is tinted green (Mar 17); the Pride Parade (Jun); the Taste of Chicago culinary festival (Jul) and the Jazz Festival (Sep). During the holiday season (Nov–Dec), the Magnificent Mile Lights Festival and Christkindlmarket, a German Christmas market in Daley Plaza, draw crowds to the city.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Kansas City to Chicago.
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.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Kansas City to Chicago really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Kansas City to Chicago.

In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 53 nonstop flights and 342 connecting flights per week. United flies from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .

In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 40 nonstop flights and 2,616 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .

Other popular airlines flying from Kansas City to Chicago are:

American offers 43 nonstop flights and 412 connecting flights per week. American flies from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
Delta offers 265 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
Frontier offers 29 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
Alaska offers 21 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Kansas City and Chicago.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Kansas City to Chicago recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $224. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $109.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Southwest flight from Kansas City to Chicago is $314, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest United flight from Kansas City to Chicago is $314, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest American flight from Kansas City to Chicago is $324, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest Delta flight from Kansas City to Chicago is $334, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Kansas City to Chicago is $224, flying from Jul 18 to Jul 19.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Kansas City to Chicago is $782, flying from Jun 6 to Jun 7.

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

There are 40 Southwest direct flights from Kansas City to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 53 United direct flights from Kansas City to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 43 American direct flights from Kansas City to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Kansas City and Chicago at price $380 is offered by Frontier from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.

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

There are 40 Southwest direct flights from Kansas City to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 53 United direct flights from Kansas City to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 43 American direct flights from Kansas City to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

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

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Kansas City and Chicago start at $314 from Thu, May 28 to Mon, Jun 1 with Southwest.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Kansas City to Chicago, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Kansas City and Chicago start at $498 from Fri, Jul 10 to Sun, Jul 12 with Frontier.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Kansas City and Chicago start at $224 from Sat, Jul 18 to Sun, Jul 19.

To book business class trips from Kansas City to Chicago, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Kansas City and Chicago starts at $380 from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11 with Frontier.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Kansas City and Chicago at price $380 is offered by Frontier from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.

To find last-minute flight deals from Kansas City to Chicago, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.