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$81+ Cheap flights from Kansas City (MCI) to Illinois

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MCI — ORD
Jul 17 — Jul 241
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Cheapest flights from Kansas City to Illinois
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Kansas City to Illinois. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 17, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/106:07 pm
MCI
-
STL
1 stop14h 50m
Frontier
Sun 7/126:34 pm
STL
-
MCI
1 stop22h 36m
Frontier
Deal found 6/15$167
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/316:07 pm
MCI
-
STL
1 stop14h 50m
Frontier
Fri 8/74:57 pm
STL
-
MCI
1 stop24h 13m
Frontier
Deal found 6/16$178
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/201:50 pm
MCI
-
STL
1 stop29h 46m
Frontier
Sun 8/306:33 pm
STL
-
MCI
1 stop22h 51m
Frontier
Deal found 6/12$205
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/231:45 pm
MCI
-
STL
1 stop5h 38m
Frontier
Tue 8/256:33 pm
STL
-
MCI
1 stop22h 51m
Frontier
Deal found 6/16$234
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/141:45 pm
MCI
-
STL
1 stop5h 38m
Frontier
Wed 7/157:03 pm
STL
-
MCI
1 stop20h 44m
Frontier
Deal found 6/14$238
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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.
Thu 8/64:32 pm
MCI
-
STL
1 stop25h 43m
Frontier
Mon 8/108:08 pm
STL
-
MCI
1 stop16h 52m
Frontier
Deal found 6/17$250
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/156:07 pm
MCI
-
STL
1 stop23h 30m
Frontier
Tue 7/218:08 pm
STL
-
MCI
2 stops21h 02m
Frontier
Deal found 6/15$251
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/13. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/11:45 pm
MCI
-
STL
1 stop5h 38m
Frontier
Wed 7/88:08 pm
STL
-
MCI
1 stop16h 52m
Frontier
Deal found 6/13$260
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/36:16 pm
MCI
-
STL
1 stop14h 36m
Frontier
Mon 7/64:57 pm
STL
-
MCI
2 stops20h 03m
Frontier
Deal found 6/12$263
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/211:45 pm
MCI
-
STL
1 stop5h 38m
Frontier
Wed 7/228:08 pm
STL
-
MCI
1 stop16h 52m
Frontier
Deal found 6/16$266
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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.
Tue 10/203:14 pm
MCI
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 51m
United Airlines
Wed 10/2110:30 am
ORD
-
MCI
Nonstop1h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/15$327
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/96:11 pm
MCI
-
ORD
1 stop25h 33m
Frontier
Sun 9/1310:40 pm
ORD
-
MCI
1 stop14h 42m
Frontier
Deal found 6/14$328

Find flight deals from Kansas City to Illinois

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Kansas City to Illinois flight deals. Data was last updated June 17, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$167
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$81
(Trip.com)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$369
Provider with most accurate pricing for Kansas City-Chicago (CHI) flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Kansas City-Chicago (CHI) flights.
From Kansas City to Illinois
One-way flight from Kansas City to Illinois
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($42 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2026

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Kansas City to Illinois that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

Kansas CitySt. Louis

MCI - STL

MCISTL

Kansas City

Fri 7/3

6:16 pm-8:52 am

1 stop14h 36m

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 7/6

4:57 pm-1:00 pm

2 stops20h 03m

$263

Kansas CitySt. Louis

MCI - STL

MCISTL

Kansas City

Fri 7/10

1:45 pm-7:23 pm

1 stop5h 38m

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 7/11

8:08 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop16h 52m

$274
Quickest round-trip

Kansas CitySt. Louis

MCI - STL

MCISTL

Kansas City

Thu 8/6

12:15 pm-1:15 pm

Nonstop1h 00m

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 8/10

8:45 pm-9:50 pm

Nonstop1h 05m

$321

Kansas CityChicago

MCI - MDW

MCIMDW

Kansas City

Thu 8/20

5:00 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop4h 55m

Chicago Midway

Sun 8/23

8:00 am-9:40 am

Nonstop1h 40m

$334

Kansas CityChicago

MCI - MDW

MCIMDW

Kansas City

Thu 8/13

5:00 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop4h 55m

Chicago Midway

Fri 8/14

5:00 pm-6:25 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$334

Kansas CityChicago

MCI - MDW

MCIMDW

Kansas City

Sat 7/4

3:40 pm-5:10 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

Chicago Midway

Mon 7/6

8:00 am-9:30 am

Nonstop1h 30m

$337

Kansas CityChicago

MCI - ORD

MCIORD

Kansas City

Tue 7/7

4:04 pm-9:52 pm

1 stop5h 48m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/14

12:27 pm-4:48 pm

1 stop4h 21m

$341

Kansas CityChicago

MCI - MDW

MCIMDW

Kansas City

Sat 7/18

10:35 am-5:00 pm

2 stops6h 25m

Chicago Midway

Sun 7/19

6:30 am-7:55 am

Nonstop1h 25m

$342

Kansas CityChicago

MCI - MDW

MCIMDW

Kansas City

Wed 7/15

1:45 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop3h 20m

Chicago Midway

Sun 7/19

7:25 am-11:55 am

1 stop4h 30m

$345

Kansas CityChicago

MCI - ORD

MCIORD

Kansas City

Fri 7/17

5:37 pm-7:30 pm

Nonstop1h 53m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 7/19

8:40 am-10:29 am

Nonstop1h 49m

$349

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Best time to book a flight from Kansas City to Illinois

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Kansas City to Illinois

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kansas City to Illinois (average of $91). Flying from Kansas City to Illinois in May is currently the most expensive (average of $174). 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 IL?

Find hourly flight availability from Kansas City to Illinois. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 17, 2026.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Kansas City to Illinois is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 28% on airfare.

Weekly flight availability from Kansas City to Illinois

Explore weekly flight availability from Kansas City to Illinois. 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 June 17, 2026.

The most flights from MCI to USIL are scheduled on a Monday (64 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (28 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Kansas City to Illinois?

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

The best time to book flights from Kansas City to Illinois is 65 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Kansas City to Illinois. Price data was last updated on June 13, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Kansas City to Illinois flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Illinois

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Illinois. 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 Illinois. Reviews last updated June 17, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Kansas City to Illinois, such as Southwest,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Related info for your journey

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

    If you book a flight to Illinois from Kansas City, you will be flying from Kansas City, which is the city’s only airport. Kansas City (MCI) is located 17.4 mi from the center of Kansas City.

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

    Airlines like Frontier, Southwest, and Delta fly from Kansas City to Illinois in about 1h. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 13h 36m. Kansas City and Illinois are separated by a distance of 236 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 to fly from Kansas City to Illinois one-way?

    $72 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and United Airlines, with prices starting from $88 and $102, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Kansas City to Illinois?

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

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Kansas City to Illinois on time: Envoy Air (88%), United Airlines (83%), Republic Airways (81%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from Kansas City to Illinois is $173. On average you can expect to pay $1,034. The most popular route, (Kansas City - Chicago O'Hare Intl), can usually be booked for $244.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kansas City to Illinois (average of $91). Flying from Kansas City to Illinois in May is currently the most expensive (average of $174). 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 4 airlines flying from Kansas City to Illinois

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Kansas City to Illinois. 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 June 17, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$158Average$182FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$188Average$517FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$197Average$347FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$235Average$432FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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