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$98+ Cheap flights from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago (CHI)

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 9/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MCI — CHI
Jul 8 — Jul 151
Tue 7/8
Tue 7/15
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Kansas City to Chicago are usually found in September or October, booked 82 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Kansas City to Chicago

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago (CHI). 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 July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$174
(Priceline)

One-way from

$98
(Priceline)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$309
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This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 9/194:56 pmMCI - ORD
1 stop7h 14mFrontier
Mon 9/226:00 amORD - MCI
1 stop7h 48mFrontier
Deal found 7/2$174
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 9/207:30 amMCI - MDW
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Mon 9/226:05 pmMDW - MCI
1 stop4h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 7/2$178
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Tue 7/297:00 amMCI - ORD
Nonstop1h 43mAmerican Airlines
Tue 8/56:59 pmORD - MCI
Nonstop1h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/1$184
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 9/36:20 amMCI - ORD
1 stop5h 30mSouthwest
Sat 9/62:55 pmORD - MCI
1 stop5h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 7/2$188
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 9/47:30 amMCI - ORD
Nonstop1h 47mUnited Airlines
Sun 9/78:57 amORD - MCI
Nonstop1h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/2$196
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
Thu 8/76:30 amMCI - ORD
1 stop3h 46mDelta
Sat 8/92:00 pmORD - MCI
1 stop6h 41mDelta
Deal found 7/3$198
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 8/1612:11 pmMCI - MDW
1 stop5h 26mDelta
Tue 8/199:15 amMDW - MCI
1 stop5h 56mDelta
Deal found 7/2$198
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/254:23 pmMCI - ORD
1 stop24h 34mSpirit Airlines
Tue 7/294:36 pmORD - MCI
1 stop22h 41mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/1$229
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/2511:20 amMCI - MDW
1 stop11h 57mFrontier
Fri 8/112:35 pmMDW - MCI
1 stop6h 29mFrontier
Deal found 7/2$274

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Kansas CityChicago

MCI - ORD

MCIORD

Kansas City

Fri 9/19

4:56 pm-12:10 am

1 stop7h 14m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/22

6:00 am-1:48 pm

1 stop7h 48m

$174

Kansas CityChicago

MCI - MDW

MCIMDW

Kansas City

Sat 9/20

7:30 am-8:55 am

Nonstop1h 25m

Chicago Midway

Mon 9/22

6:05 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop4h 30m

$178

Kansas CityChicago

MCI - ORD

MCIORD

Kansas City

Tue 7/29

7:00 am-8:43 am

Nonstop1h 43m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/5

6:59 pm-8:41 pm

Nonstop1h 42m

$184

Kansas CityChicago

MCI - ORD

MCIORD

Kansas City

Wed 9/3

6:20 am-11:50 am

1 stop5h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/6

2:55 pm-8:50 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$188

Kansas CityChicago

MCI - ORD

MCIORD

Kansas City

Thu 9/4

7:30 am-9:17 am

Nonstop1h 47m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/7

8:57 am-10:37 am

Nonstop1h 40m

$196

Kansas CityChicago

MCI - ORD

MCIORD

Kansas City

Thu 8/7

6:30 am-10:16 am

1 stop3h 46m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/9

2:00 pm-8:41 pm

1 stop6h 41m

$198

Kansas CityChicago

MCI - MDW

MCIMDW

Kansas City

Sat 8/16

12:11 pm-5:37 pm

1 stop5h 26m

Chicago Midway

Tue 8/19

9:15 am-3:11 pm

1 stop5h 56m

$198

Kansas CityChicago

MCI - ORD

MCIORD

Kansas City

Fri 7/25

4:23 pm-4:57 pm

1 stop24h 34m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/29

4:36 pm-3:17 pm

1 stop22h 41m

$229

Kansas CityChicago

MCI - MDW

MCIMDW

Kansas City

Thu 9/18

4:56 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop6h 24m

Chicago Midway

Mon 9/22

6:20 am-4:01 pm

1 stop9h 41m

$239

Kansas CityChicago

MCI - ORD

MCIORD

Kansas City

Sun 8/24

2:18 pm-12:32 am

1 stop10h 14m

$98

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The best insider tips for Kansas City to Chicago flights

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

Cathay Pacific’s Economy exceeds US counterparts with a roomier cabin and better recline.


Cathay Pacific’s Asia Miles program offers flexibility with oneworld and other partners.

Read more about Cathay Pacificby Yulia Denisyuk
Emirates

Emirates offers generous checked baggage policies, including at least one checked bag in economy.


Use Emirates’ Best Fare Finder to quickly scan for the cheapest months and days to fly.

Read more about Emiratesby Blane Bachelor
British Airways

BA’s Executive Club offers good value, especially for short-haul redemptions with Avios points.


BA’s Club Suite offers privacy with solo pods and a door you can close.

Read more about British Airwaysby Gabriel Leigh
Southwest

Southwest offers two free checked bags on its basic Wanna Get Away fare.


Southwest’s open seating policy allows passengers to choose any available seat upon boarding.

Read more about Southwestby Marisa Garcia
United Airlines

United’s Premium Plus offers upgraded comfort with extra legroom and priority check-in.


United’s MileagePlus allows pooling miles with up to five members for easier redemptions.

Read more about United Airlinesby Harriet Baskas
Airports
MCI

MCI's central security checkpoint is efficient, rarely exceeding a 5-minute wait, even without TSA PreCheck.

Read more about MCIby Matt Meltzer
ORD

ORD offers a free shuttle train between terminals, useful for navigating its expansive layout.

Read more about ORDby Ramsey Qubein
MDW

The Orange Line train connects MDW to downtown Chicago in under 30 minutes, offering a convenient and affordable transit option.

Read more about MDWby Ramsey Qubein
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Yulia Denisyuk

Yulia Denisyuk

Expert on Cathay Pacific

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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

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

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Expert on British Airways

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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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Expert on Southwest

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Marisa Garcia

Marisa knows planes inside and out, spending 16 years working on aircraft in hangars at airports around the world. She is an aviation industry expert, specialized in airline interiors and regulations. Ten years ago, she pivoted to journalism. She shares her insights in leading aviation, travel, and business publications and on her site FlightChic.

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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 and MDW

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 Chicago

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Chicago 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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Kansas City to Chicago?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Kansas City to Chicago. Price data was last updated on June 27, 2025.

Booking 82 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Kansas City to Chicago. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Kansas City to Chicago?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kansas City to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Kansas City to Chicago 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 CHI?

Find hourly flight availability from Kansas City to Chicago. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 3, 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 59% on flights from Kansas City to Chicago by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Kansas City to Chicago?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Kansas City to Chicago. Price data was last updated on June 29, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Kansas City to Chicago flight should consider departing on Thursday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday 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

Explore weekly flight availability from Kansas City to Chicago. 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 July 3, 2025.

The most flights from MCI to CHI are scheduled on a Thursday (68 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chicago. 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 Chicago. Reviews last updated July 3, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Kansas City to Chicago, such as Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,861 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
708 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Kansas City to Chicago. 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 from for flights from Kansas City to Chicago?

    Located just 17.4 mi from the city center, Kansas City is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Chicago from Kansas City. Booking flights from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago should be relatively easy as there are 29 daily outbound flights to Chicago from 3 different airlines.

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

    Frontier, at $174, was found to be the cheapest airline from Kansas City to Chicago.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Southwest and American Airlines. Frontier is currently priced 41% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    $98 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on United Airlines and Southwest, with prices starting from $99 and $100, respectively.

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

    Before booking your flight to Chicago from Kansas City, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Copa Airlines (95%), Republic Airways (92%), Turkish Airlines( 92%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $2,101 for a flight from Kansas City to Chicago. The cheapest flight overall is $134 while the most popular route, (Kansas City - Chicago O'Hare Intl) is currently priced at $137.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Kansas City to Chicago that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Kansas City to Chicago?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Kansas City to Chicago?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Kansas City to Chicago 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?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kansas City to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Kansas City to Chicago 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 3 airlines flying from Kansas City to Chicago

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Kansas City to Chicago. 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 July 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$163Average$297FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$185Average$331FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$208Average$325FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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