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$100+ Cheap flights from Kansas City (MCI) to O'Hare Intl (ORD)

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MCI — ORD
Aug 19 — Aug 261
Tue 8/19
Tue 8/26
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Kansas City to Chicago O'Hare Intl are usually found in September or January, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Kansas City to O'Hare Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Kansas City (MCI) to O'Hare Intl (ORD). 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 August 14, 2025.

Round-trip from

$185
(Southwest)

One-way from

$100
(United Airlines)

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March

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September

Average price

$289
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Kansas City to O'Hare Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 14, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/1012:15 pmMCI - ORD
2 stops10h 50mSouthwest
Tue 9/163:10 pmORD - MCI
2 stops6h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 8/14$185
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/115:55 pmMCI - ORD
1 stop5h 10mSouthwest
Tue 10/141:30 pmORD - MCI
1 stop6h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 8/13$186
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/2012:13 pmMCI - ORD
1 stop4h 48mDelta
Tue 9/239:10 amORD - MCI
1 stop4h 05mDelta
Deal found 8/14$187
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/43:23 pmMCI - ORD
Nonstop1h 42mUnited Airlines
Fri 9/52:15 pmORD - MCI
Nonstop1h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/12$188
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/96:05 amMCI - ORD
2 stops8h 05mSouthwest
Thu 9/114:20 pmORD - MCI
1 stop7h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 8/14$191
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/226:02 pmMCI - ORD
1 stop6h 30mFrontier
Sun 8/245:10 amORD - MCI
1 stop5h 32mFrontier
Deal found 8/14$192
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/610:32 amMCI - ORD
1 stop5h 41mDelta
Mon 9/85:00 pmORD - MCI
1 stop4h 05mDelta
Deal found 8/12$197
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/317:00 amMCI - ORD
Nonstop1h 43mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/27:39 pmORD - MCI
Nonstop1h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/14$199
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/247:12 amMCI - ORD
Nonstop1h 39mAmerican Airlines
Wed 9/249:51 amORD - MCI
1 stop11h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/13$201
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/66:45 amMCI - ORD
2 stops9h 40mSouthwest
Mon 9/84:20 pmORD - MCI
1 stop7h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 8/12$202
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/105:15 pmMCI - ORD
1 stop5h 57mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/161:39 pmORD - MCI
Nonstop1h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/12$203

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Kansas City to O'Hare Intl 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated August 14, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Kansas City to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport that are best for you.

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Kansas CityChicago

MCI - ORD

MCIORD

Kansas City

Wed 9/10

12:15 pm-11:05 pm

2 stops10h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/16

3:10 pm-9:50 pm

2 stops6h 40m

$185

Kansas CityChicago

MCI - ORD

MCIORD

Kansas City

Sun 11/2

11:12 am-12:11 am

1 stop12h 59m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 11/7

6:00 am-7:33 pm

1 stop13h 33m

$186

Kansas CityChicago

MCI - ORD

MCIORD

Kansas City

Tue 9/9

11:25 am-4:45 pm

1 stop5h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/11

5:45 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop5h 00m

$186

Kansas CityChicago

MCI - ORD

MCIORD

Kansas City

Tue 9/23

4:55 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop4h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/25

4:20 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop7h 10m

$186

Kansas CityChicago

MCI - ORD

MCIORD

Kansas City

Mon 9/8

7:25 am-3:20 pm

1 stop7h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/10

7:30 am-2:55 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$186

Kansas CityChicago

MCI - ORD

MCIORD

Kansas City

Wed 10/22

4:30 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop6h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 11/1

1:30 pm-6:55 pm

1 stop5h 25m

$186

Kansas CityChicago

MCI - ORD

MCIORD

Kansas City

Sat 10/11

5:55 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop5h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/14

1:30 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop6h 30m

$186

Kansas CityChicago

MCI - ORD

MCIORD

Kansas City

Mon 9/15

5:45 am-1:05 pm

1 stop7h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/17

7:30 am-1:25 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$186

Kansas CityChicago

MCI - ORD

MCIORD

Kansas City

Sat 9/20

6:37 am-1:43 pm

1 stop7h 06m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/24

6:15 am-11:31 am

1 stop5h 16m

$187

Kansas CityChicago

MCI - ORD

MCIORD

Kansas City

Fri 10/3

6:32 pm-8:15 pm

Nonstop1h 43m

$100

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The best insider tips for Kansas City to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Kansas City to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport trip
Airlines
Cathay Pacific

CX Economy offers better recline on Airbus flights, enhancing comfort compared to Boeing.


CX Economy exceeds US airlines with 32-inch pitch, offering more comfort.

Read more about Cathay Pacificby Yulia Denisyuk
Emirates

Emirates offers 32-inch legroom in economy, ensuring comfort.


Emirates economy includes checked baggage, a generous perk.

Read more about Emiratesby Blane Bachelor
British Airways

BA offers 31-inch legroom in economy, standard for long-haul comfort.


BA's Executive Club offers free seat selection for Sapphire status holders.

Read more about British Airwaysby Gabriel Leigh
United Airlines

UA Economy Plus offers extra legroom seats, ideal for added comfort.


UA Basic Economy restricts carry-on bags, unlike most carriers.

Read more about United Airlinesby Harriet Baskas
Airports
MCI

MCI's streamlined security system rarely has waits over 5 minutes, making it ideal for quick departures, especially for business travelers.

Read more about MCIby Matt Meltzer
ORD

For a quick city connection, take the 'L' train from ORD to downtown Chicago, avoiding traffic delays.

Read more about ORDby Ramsey Qubein
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Yulia Denisyuk

Yulia Denisyuk

Expert on Cathay Pacific

Yulia Denisyuk

Yulia Denisyuk

Yulia is a freelance journalist who’s dispatched from 90+ countries. Her work focuses on cultures, adventure trips and air travel, appearing in NatGeo, NYT, CNTraveler, and more. For past assignments, she’s stayed with nomads in Mongolia and learned the art of Imigongo in Rwanda. She’s based in Chicago; in winter she often questions that decision.

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Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Expert on Emirates

Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

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Gabriel Leigh

Gabriel Leigh

Expert on British Airways

Gabriel Leigh

Gabriel Leigh

Gabriel is a writer and video creator. As senior content producer for Flightradar24 and Monocle’s transport correspondent, he keeps a close eye on aviation in particular. He has also written travel articles for the likes of The New York Times. Born in New York but raised around the world, he now lives in Sweden. He’s been to 75 countries, flying 2.3 million miles on 113 airlines and through 234 airports in the process.

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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on United Airlines

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on ORD

Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Matt Meltzer

Matt Meltzer

Expert on MCI

Matt Meltzer

Matt Meltzer

Matt Meltzer has been a travel writer for over a decade, covering U.S. domestic locations and hotels for Thrillist, Fifty Grande, Matador Network, Conde Nast Traveler, and other top publications. He's won multiple travel journalism awards from the Society of American Travel Writers and North American Travel Journalists Association, and currently resides in South Florida.

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Best time to book a flight from Kansas City to O'Hare Intl

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to O'Hare Intl from Kansas City with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Kansas City to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Kansas City to O'Hare Intl. Price data was last updated on August 8, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Kansas City to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 60 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kansas City to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (average of $245). Flying from Kansas City to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MCI to ORD?

Find hourly flight availability from Kansas City to O'Hare Intl. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated August 14, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Kansas City to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 46% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Kansas City to O'Hare Intl. Price data was last updated on August 10, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Kansas City to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight should consider departing on Thursday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Kansas City to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Kansas City to O'Hare Intl. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated August 14, 2025.

The most flights from MCI to ORD are scheduled on a Thursday (58 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (19 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Kansas City to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Reviews of airlines servicing O'Hare Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to O'Hare Intl. 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 O'Hare Intl. Reviews last updated August 14, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines and American Airlines from Kansas City to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,916 reviews

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,916 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,916 reviews

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,916 reviews

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Kansas City to Chicago O'Hare Intl?

    Kansas City (MCI), located 17.4 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Kansas City to Chicago O'Hare Intl. 2 airlines have flights from Kansas City to Chicago O'Hare Intl on a regular basis. Booking flights from Kansas City to Chicago O'Hare Intl should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 38 outbound flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl per day.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Kansas City to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport round-trip?

    American Airlines, at $163, was found to be the cheapest airline from Kansas City to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be United Airlines. American Airlines is currently priced 48% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Kansas City to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $100 on United Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $101 and Frontier from $102 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Kansas City to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Before booking your flight to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport from Kansas City, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Republic Airways (92%), Turkish Airlines (89%), Copa Airlines( 81%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Kansas City to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    On average you can expect to pay $1,068 for a flight from Kansas City to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. The cheapest flight overall is $118 while the most popular route, (Kansas City - Chicago O'Hare Intl) is currently priced at $166.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Kansas City to O'Hare Intl that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Kansas City to O'Hare Intl flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Kansas City to O'Hare Intl?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Kansas City to O'Hare Intl.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Kansas City to O'Hare Intl?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Kansas City to O'Hare Intl by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kansas City to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (average of $245). Flying from Kansas City to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Kansas City to O'Hare Intl

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Kansas City to O'Hare Intl. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated August 14, 2025.
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American AirlinesCheapest$163Average$303FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$187Average$334FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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