Cheap flights from Kansas City to Chicago (MCI - CHI)
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The best prices from Kansas City to Chicago are usually found in August or July, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Thursday and return on a Thursday
How to find the cheapest flight from
Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago (CHI)
All the information you need to plan the best MCI to CHI flight in 2022: compare Kansas City to Chicago flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Chicago.
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MCI - CHI Price
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$116 - $328
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CHI Temperature
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23 - 73.4 °F
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CHI Rainfall
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1.7 - 4.9 inches
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Popular in January High demand for flights, 26% potential price rise |
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Cheapest in August Best time to find cheap flights, 52% potential price drop |
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Average price $232 Average for round-trip flights in May 2022 |
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Round-trip from $116 From Kansas City to Chicago (CHI) |
When is the cheapest time to fly from Kansas City to Chicago (MCI - CHI)?
Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 50% on flights from Kansas City to Chicago by exploring options for tickets in the evening.
What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Kansas City to Chicago?
Leaving on a Friday is a viable option for saving on travel. Heavily demanded days of the week can typically drive up the prices you see. Booking your travel for a less competitive day can save up to 27% on the overall cost on flights from Kansas City to Chicago.
How far in advance should I book a flight from Kansas City to Chicago?
Find a great deal and save up to 68% by booking at least 28 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from Kansas City to Chicago within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at $310.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Kansas City to Chicago?
Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in January. For low rates, August can be a great choice for travel to Chicago. Flights to Chicago from Kansas City in August are about $242 on average during August, but can be found for as low as $77.
Cheap flights from Kansas City to Chicago in May, June 2022
The best prices found for MCI to CHI flights for May, June
28 Jun - 30 Jun
$240pp
MCI
Kansas City
Multiple Airlines
Non-Stop
ORD
Chicago O'Hare Intl
ORD
Chicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines
Non-Stop
MCI
Kansas City
29 Jun - 3 Jul
$261pp
MCI
Kansas City
Multiple Airlines
Non-Stop
ORD
Chicago O'Hare Intl
ORD
Chicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines
Non-Stop
MCI
Kansas City
13 Jun - 15 Jun
$265pp
MCI
Kansas City
Frontier
1 STOP
MDW
Chicago Midway
MDW
Chicago Midway
Frontier
1 STOP
MCI
Kansas City
Kansas City to Chicago 2022 flight deals
Cheap flights to Chicago from Kansas City found for this year
20 Dec - 7 Jan
$240pp
MCI
Kansas City
United Airlines
Non-Stop
ORD
Chicago O'Hare Intl
ORD
Chicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines
Non-Stop
MCI
Kansas City
13 Sep - 17 Sep
$247pp
MCI
Kansas City
American Airlines
Non-Stop
ORD
Chicago O'Hare Intl
ORD
Chicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines
1 STOP
MCI
Kansas City
19 Dec - 1 Jan
$249pp
MCI
Kansas City
Multiple Airlines
1 STOP
ORD
Chicago O'Hare Intl
ORD
Chicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines
Non-Stop
MCI
Kansas City
Non-stop flights to Chicago from Kansas City
Save time with Kansas City to Chicago direct flight deals
13 Sep - 11 Oct
$240pp
MCI
Kansas City
American Airlines
Non-Stop
ORD
Chicago O'Hare Intl
ORD
Chicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines
Non-Stop
MCI
Kansas City
5 Nov - 7 Nov
$260pp
MCI
Kansas City
American Airlines
Non-Stop
ORD
Chicago O'Hare Intl
ORD
Chicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines
Non-Stop
MCI
Kansas City
29 Jun - 3 Jul
$261pp
MCI
Kansas City
Multiple Airlines
Non-Stop
ORD
Chicago O'Hare Intl
ORD
Chicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines
Non-Stop
MCI
Kansas City
Last minute flights from Kansas City to Chicago
Late deals on round-trip flights to Chicago from Kansas City, departing today and this week
22 May - 19 Jun
$291pp
MCI
Kansas City
Multiple Airlines
Non-Stop
ORD
Chicago O'Hare Intl
ORD
Chicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines
Non-Stop
MCI
Kansas City
22 May - 24 May
$331pp
MCI
Kansas City
Multiple Airlines
Non-Stop
ORD
Chicago O'Hare Intl
ORD
Chicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines
Non-Stop
MCI
Kansas City
26 May - 29 May
$344pp
MCI
Kansas City
Multiple Airlines
Non-Stop
ORD
Chicago O'Hare Intl
ORD
Chicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines
Non-Stop
MCI
Kansas City
One-way flights to Chicago from Kansas City
The cheapest one-way flights from Kansas City to Chicago
11:42 am - 4:33 am
Frontier
1 Stop
16h 51m
MCI - MDW
$135
Kiwi.com
2:55 am - 7:57 am
Delta
1 Stop
5h 02m
MCI - ORD
$201
Delta
2:25 am - 3:54 am
United Airlines
Nonstop
1h 29m
MCI - ORD
$210
United
Related info for your journey
Useful info, stats and facts about <span class="emphasized">Kansas City</span> to <span class="emphasized">Chicago</span> flights.
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Alternative routes for Kansas City to Chicago
See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.
Springfield-Branson to Bloomington-Normal
from $420 pp
Kansas City to Moline Quad-City
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from $621 pp
Destination information for Chicago
Things to know before you go - useful duration and weather info for your trip from Kansas City to Chicago.
Flight duration from MCI to Chicago
1h 33m
Average temperature for May in Chicago
71.6 °F
Avg rainfall for May in Chicago
4.3 ″
Airports servicing Chicago
Top 3 airlines flying from Kansas City to Chicago
The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from Kansas City to Chicago choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time | COVID-19 safety | |
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$72 | $258 | No cancel fee | N/A | ||
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$103 | $220 | No cancel fee | 69% | ||
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$114 | $259 | No cancel fee | 71% |
Popular flight searches
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Hourly flight availability from Kansas City to Chicago
See what time of day planes typically take off from Kansas City towards Chicago.
| Morning 6 AM to noon | 39% of MCI to CHI departures |
| Afternoon Noon to 6 PM | 32% of MCI to CHI departures |
| Early morning Midnight to 6 AM | 25% of MCI to CHI departures |
| Evening 6 PM to midnight | 4% of MCI to CHI departures |
Midnight
6 AM
Noon
6 PM
Weekly flight availability
from Kansas City to ChicagoSee how many times per day planes take to the skies headed from Kansas City to Chicago.
Sunday
46 daily flights
Monday
46 daily flights
Tuesday
46 daily flights
Wednesday
43 daily flights
Thursday
46 daily flights
Friday
45 daily flights
Saturday
43 daily flights