Illinois

$89+ Cheap flights from Kansas City (MCI) to Illinois

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MCI — ORD
Apr 17 — Apr 241
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Cheap flight deals from Kansas City to Illinois

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 March 18, 2026.

This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/411:13 am
MCI
-
MDW
1 stop11h 06m
Frontier
Wed 5/66:00 am
MDW
-
MCI
1 stop11h 29m
Frontier
Deal found 3/14$225
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/146:15 am
MCI
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 43m
United Airlines
Tue 4/218:40 am
ORD
-
MCI
Nonstop1h 47m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/17$231
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/141:40 pm
MCI
-
MDW
Nonstop1h 25m
Southwest
Wed 4/157:45 am
MDW
-
MCI
Nonstop1h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 3/17$231
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/272:34 pm
MCI
-
ORD
1 stop6h 03m
Frontier
Tue 6/29:42 pm
ORD
-
MCI
1 stop16h 07m
Frontier
Deal found 3/13$232
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/152:10 pm
MCI
-
MDW
1 stop3h 00m
Southwest
Wed 4/2212:20 pm
MDW
-
MCI
Nonstop1h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 3/16$237
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/144:17 pm
MCI
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 50m
American Airlines
Tue 4/212:05 pm
ORD
-
MCI
1 stop7h 19m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/17$241
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/146:45 pm
MCI
-
MDW
Nonstop1h 25m
Southwest
Tue 4/215:15 pm
MDW
-
MCI
1 stop5h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 3/17$241
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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 5/152:34 pm
MCI
-
ORD
1 stop6h 03m
Frontier
Sat 5/306:55 am
ORD
-
MCI
1 stop10h 34m
Frontier
Deal found 3/14$246
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/206:06 pm
MCI
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 53m
American Airlines
Wed 4/2210:12 pm
ORD
-
MCI
Nonstop1h 47m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/16$248
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/79:20 am
MCI
-
MDW
Nonstop1h 25m
Southwest
Sat 4/117:55 am
MDW
-
MCI
Nonstop1h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 3/17$248
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/812:24 pm
MCI
-
ORD
1 stop7h 27m
Spirit Airlines
Fri 4/106:10 pm
ORD
-
MCI
1 stop17h 19m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/14$249
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/305:08 pm
MCI
-
ORD
1 stop5h 31m
Frontier
Fri 4/35:15 am
ORD
-
MCI
1 stop10h 21m
Frontier
Deal found 3/15$250

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 March 18, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$225
(Expedia)

One-way from

$89
(Frontier)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$373
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. 7% potential increase in price ($25 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

Kansas CityChicago

MCI - MDW

MCIMDW

Kansas City

Tue 4/7

9:15 am-3:45 pm

2 stops6h 30m

Chicago Midway

Sat 4/11

3:00 pm-4:30 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

$263

Kansas CityChicago

MCI - ORD

MCIORD

Kansas City

Thu 4/16

9:55 am-11:37 am

Nonstop1h 42m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/23

12:40 pm-2:25 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

$265

Kansas CityChicago

MCI - MDW

MCIMDW

Kansas City

Sat 4/25

5:20 am-6:45 am

Nonstop1h 25m

Chicago Midway

Sat 5/2

10:30 am-12:00 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

$265

Kansas CityChicago

MCI - MDW

MCIMDW

Kansas City

Mon 5/4

2:50 pm-8:35 pm

1 stop5h 45m

Chicago Midway

Wed 5/6

12:20 pm-1:50 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

$275

Kansas CityChicago

MCI - ORD

MCIORD

Kansas City

Sat 4/11

5:10 am-11:30 am

1 stop6h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/18

11:50 am-8:50 pm

1 stop9h 00m

$285

Kansas CityChicago

MCI - ORD

MCIORD

Kansas City

Sat 4/25

6:00 am-12:49 pm

2 stops6h 49m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/25

7:07 pm-11:01 pm

1 stop3h 54m

$290
Quickest round-trip

Kansas CitySt. Louis

MCI - STL

MCISTL

Kansas City

Tue 4/14

11:55 am-1:00 pm

Nonstop1h 05m

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 4/21

8:55 pm-10:00 pm

Nonstop1h 05m

$303

Kansas CityChicago

MCI - ORD

MCIORD

Kansas City

Sat 4/11

6:40 pm-8:30 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/15

12:40 pm-2:25 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

$308

Kansas CityChicago

MCI - MDW

MCIMDW

Kansas City

Sat 5/2

6:00 am-12:43 pm

2 stops6h 43m

Chicago Midway

Mon 5/4

1:24 pm-10:11 pm

2 stops8h 47m

$315

Kansas CityChicago

MCI - MDW

MCIMDW

Kansas City

Thu 4/30

4:55 pm-6:20 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

Chicago Midway

Sun 5/3

9:35 pm-11:05 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

$317

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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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kansas City to Illinois (average of $100). Flying from Kansas City to Illinois in February is currently the most expensive (average of $227). 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 March 18, 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 26% on airfare.

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 March 14, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Kansas City to Illinois flight should consider departing on Saturday at noon 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.

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 March 18, 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 (22 on average).

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 March 18, 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.

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

KOA - HNL

pretty smooth and fast service ever, that flight is very helpful each and everyone for price and also fright for free..

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

KOA - HNL

pretty smooth and fast service ever, that flight is very helpful each and everyone for price and also fright for free..

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

KOA - HNL

pretty smooth and fast service ever, that flight is very helpful each and everyone for price and also fright for free..

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

KOA - HNL

pretty smooth and fast service ever, that flight is very helpful each and everyone for price and also fright for free..

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

KOA - HNL

pretty smooth and fast service ever, that flight is very helpful each and everyone for price and also fright for free..

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 Southwest, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Kansas City to Illinois in about 1h 42m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 5h 07m. Kansas City and Illinois are separated by a distance of 402 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?

    $48 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Southwest. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and Frontier, with prices starting from $69 and $72, 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: Copa Airlines (83%), ANA (82%), Turkish Airlines (82%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from Kansas City to Illinois is $134. On average you can expect to pay $853. The most popular route, (Kansas City - Chicago O'Hare Intl), can usually be booked for $231.

  • 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kansas City to Illinois (average of $100). Flying from Kansas City to Illinois in February is currently the most expensive (average of $227). 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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Alternative routes for Kansas City to Illinois

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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 March 18, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$143Average$176FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$172Average$322FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$188Average$323FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$214Average$375FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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