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Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Kansas City (MCI) from $46

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
CHI — MCI
May 2 — May 91
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The best prices from Chicago to Kansas City are usually found in August or February, booked 79 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Kansas City

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Kansas City (MCI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated April 27, 2024.

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August

Round-trip from

$238

One-way from

$79
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Chicago to Kansas City?

Travelers have found that booking a Wednesday departure is the best way to save up to 28% on the cost of booking your flights compared to booking on days of the week where this route is of high demand.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Kansas City (CHI - MCI)?

It’s typically best to fly out from Chicago to Kansas City in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 17% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

Cheap United Airlines flights from Chicago to Kansas City

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by United Airlines for the route between Chicago and Kansas City. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,068,117 searches. Data last updated April 27, 2024.
Check out some of the cheapest United Airlines flights we've come across from Chicago to Kansas City. Come back soon if you're not finding the exact deal you're looking for.
Tue 5/2812:59 pmORD - MCI
Nonstop1h 36mUnited Airlines
Fri 5/316:29 pmMCI - ORD
Nonstop1h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/26$154
Wed 6/57:00 amORD - MCI
Nonstop1h 39mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/126:00 amMCI - ORD
Nonstop1h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/26$157
Thu 10/107:16 amORD - MCI
Nonstop1h 37mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/146:40 pmMCI - ORD
Nonstop1h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/26$177
Sun 6/27:00 amORD - MCI
Nonstop1h 39mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/46:00 amMCI - ORD
Nonstop1h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/26$196
Sun 5/2612:59 pmORD - MCI
Nonstop1h 36mUnited Airlines
Sun 6/26:00 amMCI - ORD
Nonstop1h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/26$209
Thu 5/238:20 pmORD - MCI
Nonstop1h 35mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/256:30 pmMCI - ORD
Nonstop1h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/26$223
Fri 6/217:00 amORD - MCI
Nonstop1h 39mUnited Airlines
Sun 6/236:00 amMCI - ORD
Nonstop1h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/26$267
Mon 5/206:30 amORD - MCI
Nonstop1h 37mUnited Airlines
Sun 5/268:00 amMCI - ORD
Nonstop1h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/26$295
Thu 6/68:55 amORD - MCI
Nonstop1h 40mUnited Airlines
Mon 6/108:00 amMCI - ORD
Nonstop1h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/26$333

Cheap Delta flights from Chicago to Kansas City

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Delta for the route between Chicago and Kansas City. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,068,117 searches. Data last updated April 27, 2024.
To aid your search, here are some of the cheapest Delta flights we've found from Chicago to Kansas City. If these deals don't fit your criteria, make sure to check back soon as new deals are always added.
Tue 5/289:36 amORD - MCI
1 stop5h 03mDelta
Fri 5/316:00 pmMCI - ORD
1 stop4h 39mDelta
Deal found 4/26$156
Sat 7/207:06 pmMDW - MCI
1 stop4h 07mDelta
Tue 7/236:00 amMCI - MDW
1 stop6h 44mDelta
Deal found 4/26$221
Sat 7/205:45 pmMDW - MCI
1 stop3h 54mDelta
Tue 7/236:00 amMCI - MDW
1 stop6h 44mDelta
Deal found 4/27$252
Fri 6/217:19 pmMDW - MCI
1 stop3h 54mDelta
Mon 6/246:00 amMCI - MDW
1 stop6h 43mDelta
Deal found 4/26$286
Fri 5/177:10 pmMDW - MCI
1 stop3h 53mDelta
Sun 5/196:05 amMCI - MDW
1 stop6h 35mDelta
Deal found 4/26$298
Fri 5/107:10 pmMDW - MCI
1 stop3h 53mDelta
Sun 5/126:05 amMCI - MDW
1 stop6h 35mDelta
Deal found 4/26$372
Sat 5/47:00 amORD - MCI
1 stop10h 15mDelta
Tue 5/76:34 amMCI - ORD
1 stop11h 51mDelta
Deal found 4/26$392
Mon 5/131:21 pmMDW - MCI
1 stop3h 49mDelta
Sat 5/1810:44 amMCI - MDW
1 stop6h 11mDelta
Deal found 4/25$435
Sat 5/46:30 amMDW - MCI
1 stop4h 05mDelta
Tue 5/711:56 amMCI - MDW
1 stop5h 10mDelta
Deal found 4/25$442

Cheap Chicago to Kansas City flights in April & May 2024

Find cheap flight options from Chicago to Kansas City specifically for the months of April and May 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,068,117 searches. Prices were last updated on April 27, 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from Chicago to Kansas City in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Tue 5/2812:59 pmORD - MCI
Nonstop1h 36mUnited Airlines
Fri 5/316:29 pmMCI - ORD
Nonstop1h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/26$154
Tue 5/289:36 amORD - MCI
1 stop5h 03mDelta
Fri 5/316:00 pmMCI - ORD
1 stop4h 39mDelta
Deal found 4/26$156
Thu 5/303:40 pmORD - MCI
Nonstop1h 31mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/37:26 amMCI - ORD
Nonstop1h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/26$164
Thu 5/303:40 pmORD - MCI
Nonstop1h 31mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/311:29 amMCI - ORD
1 stop8h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/26$172
Tue 5/79:25 pmORD - MCI
1 stop12h 24mSpirit Airlines
Fri 5/106:51 pmMCI - ORD
1 stop15h 04mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/26$178
Thu 5/303:40 pmORD - MCI
Nonstop1h 31mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/27:26 amMCI - ORD
Nonstop1h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/25$179
Tue 5/710:38 amORD - MCI
1 stop23h 11mSpirit Airlines
Wed 5/89:00 pmMCI - ORD
1 stop9h 00mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/26$191
Sat 5/187:01 pmORD - MCI
Nonstop1h 40mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/197:26 amMCI - ORD
Nonstop1h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/26$192
Tue 5/76:41 pmORD - MCI
1 stop15h 08mSpirit Airlines
Fri 5/106:51 pmMCI - ORD
3 stops23h 32mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/26$203

Chicago to Kansas City 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Chicago and Kansas City in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,068,117 searches. Data last updated April 27, 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from Chicago to Kansas City in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Tue 5/2812:59 pmORD - MCI
Nonstop1h 36mUnited Airlines
Fri 5/316:29 pmMCI - ORD
Nonstop1h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/26$154
Tue 5/289:36 amORD - MCI
1 stop5h 03mDelta
Fri 5/316:00 pmMCI - ORD
1 stop4h 39mDelta
Deal found 4/26$156
Wed 6/57:00 amORD - MCI
Nonstop1h 39mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/126:00 amMCI - ORD
Nonstop1h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/26$157
Thu 5/303:40 pmORD - MCI
Nonstop1h 31mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/37:26 amMCI - ORD
Nonstop1h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/26$164
Thu 5/303:40 pmORD - MCI
Nonstop1h 31mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/311:29 amMCI - ORD
1 stop8h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/26$172
Wed 6/59:45 amORD - MCI
1 stop7h 53mAmerican Airlines
Wed 6/125:48 amMCI - ORD
Nonstop1h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/26$175
Thu 10/107:16 amORD - MCI
Nonstop1h 37mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/146:40 pmMCI - ORD
Nonstop1h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/26$177
Tue 5/79:25 pmORD - MCI
1 stop12h 24mSpirit Airlines
Fri 5/106:51 pmMCI - ORD
1 stop15h 04mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/26$178
Thu 5/303:40 pmORD - MCI
Nonstop1h 31mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/27:26 amMCI - ORD
Nonstop1h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/25$179

Non-stop flights to Kansas City from Chicago

Discover non-stop flight options from Chicago to Kansas City. Find direct flights with no layovers, providing a convenient travel experience. Explore non-stop flight options based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,068,117 searches. Data last updated April 27, 2024.
To help reduce your travel time, choose from one of these non-stop flights from Chicago to Kansas City. Search for alternative flights from Chicago to Kansas City by utilizing the search form above.
Tue 5/2812:59 pmORD - MCI
Nonstop1h 36mUnited Airlines
Fri 5/316:29 pmMCI - ORD
Nonstop1h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/26$154
Wed 6/57:00 amORD - MCI
Nonstop1h 39mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/126:00 amMCI - ORD
Nonstop1h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/26$157
Thu 5/303:40 pmORD - MCI
Nonstop1h 31mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/37:26 amMCI - ORD
Nonstop1h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/26$164
Thu 10/107:16 amORD - MCI
Nonstop1h 37mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/146:40 pmMCI - ORD
Nonstop1h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/26$177
Thu 5/303:40 pmORD - MCI
Nonstop1h 31mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/27:26 amMCI - ORD
Nonstop1h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/25$179
Wed 6/198:24 pmORD - MCI
Nonstop1h 34mAmerican Airlines
Fri 6/215:48 amMCI - ORD
Nonstop1h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/26$182
Sat 5/187:01 pmORD - MCI
Nonstop1h 40mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/197:26 amMCI - ORD
Nonstop1h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/26$192
Sun 6/27:00 amORD - MCI
Nonstop1h 39mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/46:00 amMCI - ORD
Nonstop1h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/26$196
Sun 5/2612:59 pmORD - MCI
Nonstop1h 36mUnited Airlines
Sun 6/26:00 amMCI - ORD
Nonstop1h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/26$209

Chicago to Kansas City flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from Chicago to Kansas City for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,068,117 searches. Data last updated April 27, 2024.
Have a look at some of the flights available from Chicago to Kansas City departing last-minute. It's wise to confirm all flight details are correct before booking.
Sat 5/48:15 amORD - MCI
1 stop7h 10mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/46:01 pmMCI - ORD
Nonstop1h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/26$254
Mon 5/67:52 pmORD - MCI
1 stop9h 18mSpirit Airlines
Fri 5/106:51 pmMCI - ORD
1 stop15h 04mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/26$282
Fri 5/39:25 pmORD - MCI
1 stop19h 21mSpirit Airlines
Mon 5/66:40 pmMCI - ORD
1 stop23h 06mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/26$384
Sat 5/47:00 amORD - MCI
1 stop10h 15mDelta
Tue 5/76:34 amMCI - ORD
1 stop11h 51mDelta
Deal found 4/26$392
Sat 5/45:40 amORD - MCI
1 stop17h 54mSpirit Airlines
Tue 5/78:42 pmMCI - ORD
1 stop9h 21mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/25$409
Sat 5/48:25 amORD - MCI
Nonstop1h 41mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/46:01 pmMCI - ORD
Nonstop1h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/26$423
Sat 5/45:30 amORD - MCI
1 stop6h 00mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/45:26 pmMCI - ORD
1 stop6h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/26$439
Sat 5/46:30 amMDW - MCI
1 stop4h 05mDelta
Tue 5/711:56 amMCI - MDW
1 stop5h 10mDelta
Deal found 4/25$442
Mon 5/67:01 pmORD - MCI
Nonstop1h 40mAmerican Airlines
Fri 5/107:26 amMCI - ORD
Nonstop1h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/26$446

One-way flights to Kansas City from Chicago

Search for one-way flight options from Chicago to Kansas City. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,068,117 searches. Data last updated April 27, 2024.
Users traveling one-way from Chicago to Kansas City can select one of these great deals. Those seeking round-trip flights from Chicago to Kansas City should utilize the search form at the the top of the page.
Thu 5/303:40 pmORD - MCI
Nonstop1h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/25$46
Tue 6/258:24 pmORD - MCI
Nonstop1h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/26$49
Tue 6/49:35 amORD - MCI
2 stops24h 19mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/25$58
Tue 5/216:40 pmORD - MCI
1 stop15h 09mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/26$65
Tue 6/46:40 pmORD - MCI
1 stop15h 14mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/25$68
Sun 5/2612:59 pmORD - MCI
Nonstop1h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/26$74
Tue 5/211:21 pmMDW - MCI
1 stop3h 49mDelta
Deal found 4/26$78
Tue 5/217:09 amORD - MCI
1 stop6h 18mDelta
Deal found 4/26$78
Tue 5/216:30 amORD - MCI
Nonstop1h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/26$79

Find flights from Chicago to Kansas City within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Kansas City that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,068,117 searches. Data last updated April 27, 2024.

Fly from

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Budget

$154 - $271

Route

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Price

Chicago O'Hare IntlKansas City

ORD - MCI

ORDMCI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/28

Nonstop1h 36m

Kansas City

Fri 5/31

Nonstop1h 38m

$154

Chicago O'Hare IntlKansas City

ORD - MCI

ORDMCI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/28

1 stop5h 03m

Kansas City

Fri 5/31

1 stop4h 39m

$156

Chicago O'Hare IntlKansas City

ORD - MCI

ORDMCI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 6/5

Nonstop1h 39m

Kansas City

Wed 6/12

Nonstop1h 41m

$157

Chicago O'Hare IntlKansas City

ORD - MCI

ORDMCI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/30

Nonstop1h 31m

Kansas City

Mon 6/3

Nonstop1h 33m

$164

Chicago O'Hare IntlKansas City

ORD - MCI

ORDMCI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/7

1 stop12h 24m

Kansas City

Fri 5/10

1 stop15h 04m

$178

Chicago O'Hare IntlKansas City

ORD - MCI

ORDMCI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 6/28

1 stop24h 41m

Kansas City

Mon 7/1

1 stop24h 36m

$212

Chicago O'Hare IntlKansas City

ORD - MCI

ORDMCI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/18

2 stops13h 25m

Kansas City

Sun 5/19

1 stop10h 18m

$220

Chicago MidwayKansas City

MDW - MCI

MDWMCI

Chicago Midway

Thu 6/20

1 stop9h 34m

Kansas City

Wed 6/26

1 stop14h 46m

$268

Chicago O'Hare IntlKansas City

ORD - MCI

ORDMCI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 7/8

1 stop6h 20m

Kansas City

Fri 7/12

1 stop12h 05m

$271

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When is the best time to book a flight from Chicago to Kansas City?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to Kansas City. Price data was last updated on January 28, 2024.
Booking 70 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Chicago to Kansas City. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
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When is the cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Kansas City?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Chicago to Kansas City. Price data was last updated on April 21, 2024.
Morning
Noon
Afternoon
Evening
All times are departure.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to Kansas City flight should consider departing on Wednesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Kansas City by month

Plan your trip from Chicago to Kansas City by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Chicago to Kansas City is currently $66 while a round-trip flight costs $198. Price data was last updated on April 21, 2024.

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Kansas City (average of $296). Flying from Chicago to Kansas City in June is currently the most expensive (average of $385). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

January

$296

February

$309

March

$324

April

$329

May

$338

June

$385

July

$363

August

$300

September

$306

October

$313

November

$322

December

$322

Temperature and rainfall in Kansas City by month

Plan your trip to Kansas City by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

MKC

Temperature

28.4 - 78.8 °F

Reviews of airlines servicing Kansas City

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Kansas City. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Kansas City. Reviews last updated April 27, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines, Delta and American Airlines from Chicago to Kansas City to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.2
Very good
6,165 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

I was traveling with a companion that utilizes a scooter to get around. We have flown together many times and used other airlines. Southwest by far is the most accommodating airline in the fleet your staff Makes the accessibility easy and convenient for for this type of travel. We would personally like to think the flight teams of our two flights for being very accommodating and helpful throughout our trip.

Southwest
8.2
Very good
6,165 reviews
Southwest
8.2
Very good
6,165 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

I was traveling with a companion that utilizes a scooter to get around. We have flown together many times and used other airlines. Southwest by far is the most accommodating airline in the fleet your staff Makes the accessibility easy and convenient for for this type of travel. We would personally like to think the flight teams of our two flights for being very accommodating and helpful throughout our trip.

Delta
8.1
Very good
10,966 reviews
Southwest
8.2
Very good
6,165 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

I was traveling with a companion that utilizes a scooter to get around. We have flown together many times and used other airlines. Southwest by far is the most accommodating airline in the fleet your staff Makes the accessibility easy and convenient for for this type of travel. We would personally like to think the flight teams of our two flights for being very accommodating and helpful throughout our trip.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
11,228 reviews
Southwest
8.2
Very good
6,165 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

I was traveling with a companion that utilizes a scooter to get around. We have flown together many times and used other airlines. Southwest by far is the most accommodating airline in the fleet your staff Makes the accessibility easy and convenient for for this type of travel. We would personally like to think the flight teams of our two flights for being very accommodating and helpful throughout our trip.

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,889 reviews
Southwest
8.2
Very good
6,165 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

I was traveling with a companion that utilizes a scooter to get around. We have flown together many times and used other airlines. Southwest by far is the most accommodating airline in the fleet your staff Makes the accessibility easy and convenient for for this type of travel. We would personally like to think the flight teams of our two flights for being very accommodating and helpful throughout our trip.

Sun Country Air
7.3
Good
658 reviews
Southwest
8.2
Very good
6,165 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

I was traveling with a companion that utilizes a scooter to get around. We have flown together many times and used other airlines. Southwest by far is the most accommodating airline in the fleet your staff Makes the accessibility easy and convenient for for this type of travel. We would personally like to think the flight teams of our two flights for being very accommodating and helpful throughout our trip.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to Kansas City. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Kansas City from Chicago?

    Located just 17.4 mi from the city center, Kansas City is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Kansas City from Chicago. Booking flights from Chicago to Kansas City (MCI) should be relatively easy as there are 27 daily inbound flights from Chicago from 3 different airlines.

  • Can I find flights from Chicago to Kansas City for under $200 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Chicago to Kansas City for under $200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on United Airlines for just $154, but on average you can expect to pay $186.

  • Are there nonstop flights from Chicago to Kansas City for under $200 on Cheapflights?

    Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from Chicago to Kansas City under $200. A good price for a nonstop flight from Chicago to Kansas City is less than $212.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Chicago to Kansas City for under $300?

    There are currently 20+ open flights from Chicago to Kansas City within the next 7 days for less than $300.

  • What days are nonstop flights available from Chicago to Kansas City?

    Nonstop flights are available for this route on the following days: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday.

  • How many flights depart from Chicago to Kansas City on average per day?

    On average, you can expect to see 32 flights from Chicago to Kansas City a day.
    Early Morning (Midnight to 6am) - 22% of flight departures
    Morning (6am - Noon) - 25% of flight departures
    Afternoon (Noon - 6pm) - 16% of flight departures
    Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 38% of flight departures

  • How long is the flight from Chicago to Kansas City?

    United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines can get you from Chicago to Kansas City in just under 1h 31m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 32m. The distance between Chicago and Kansas City is about 404 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to Kansas City round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Chicago to Kansas City is United Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $154 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and American Airlines, starting at $156 and $164 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Chicago to Kansas City for 46% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to Kansas City one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $46 on American Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Spirit Airlines from $58 and United Airlines from $74 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago to Kansas City?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Chicago to Kansas City consider choosing Republic Airways (100%), Cathay Pacific (100%) or SkyWest Airlines (91%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Kansas City?

    The cheapest flight price from Chicago to Kansas City is $68. On average you can expect to pay $365. The most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Kansas City), can usually be booked for $149.

  • What does ORD to MCI mean?

    ORD stands for Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, while MCI stands for Kansas City Airport. These codes are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry. While you’re still figuring out your travel plans, it’s not a bad idea to learn the names and codes of other airports around these areas: Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Kansas City that include extra baggage allowance?

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