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$63+ Cheap flights from Kansas City (MCI) to Illinois

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MCI — ORD
Jun 20 — Jun 271
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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 May 21, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/16. 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 6/56:24 pm
MCI
-
STL
1 stop14h 31m
Frontier
Sun 6/76:33 pm
STL
-
MCI
1 stop22h 56m
Frontier
Deal found 5/16$126
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. 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.
Mon 7/206:16 pm
MCI
-
STL
1 stop23h 21m
Frontier
Tue 7/286:33 pm
STL
-
MCI
1 stop22h 48m
Frontier
Deal found 5/19$162
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. 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.
Mon 7/206:16 pm
MCI
-
STL
1 stop23h 21m
Frontier
Thu 7/306:33 pm
STL
-
MCI
1 stop22h 48m
Frontier
Deal found 5/19$192
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/16. 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 7/36:16 pm
MCI
-
STL
1 stop14h 36m
Frontier
Tue 7/76:33 pm
STL
-
MCI
1 stop22h 48m
Frontier
Deal found 5/16$201
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/16. 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 6/56:24 pm
MCI
-
STL
1 stop14h 31m
Frontier
Tue 6/98:08 pm
STL
-
MCI
2 stops21h 13m
Frontier
Deal found 5/16$202
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. 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 7/246:16 pm
MCI
-
STL
1 stop14h 41m
Frontier
Tue 7/286:33 pm
STL
-
MCI
1 stop22h 48m
Frontier
Deal found 5/19$203
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/16. 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.
Wed 6/36:24 pm
MCI
-
STL
1 stop23h 09m
Frontier
Sun 6/76:33 pm
STL
-
MCI
1 stop22h 56m
Frontier
Deal found 5/16$229
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. 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 7/246:16 pm
MCI
-
STL
1 stop14h 41m
Frontier
Thu 7/306:33 pm
STL
-
MCI
1 stop22h 48m
Frontier
Deal found 5/19$233
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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.
Mon 6/156:16 pm
MCI
-
STL
1 stop23h 14m
Frontier
Mon 6/227:38 pm
STL
-
MCI
1 stop17h 22m
Frontier
Deal found 5/18$235
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. 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.
Mon 7/206:16 pm
MCI
-
STL
1 stop23h 21m
Frontier
Sun 8/26:33 pm
STL
-
MCI
1 stop22h 48m
Frontier
Deal found 5/19$243
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/16. 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.
Wed 7/17:52 pm
MCI
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 53m
American Airlines
Tue 7/73:00 pm
ORD
-
MCI
Nonstop1h 51m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/16$305
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/16. 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.
Sat 7/116:16 pm
MCI
-
MDW
1 stop16h 51m
Frontier
Fri 7/246:00 am
MDW
-
MCI
1 stop11h 21m
Frontier
Deal found 5/16$307

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 May 21, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$126
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$63
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$388
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. 12% potential increase in price ($45 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 May 2026

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

Kansas CityChicago

MCI - ORD

MCIORD

Kansas City

Sat 6/13

6:00 am-7:52 am

Nonstop1h 52m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 7/1

8:40 am-10:29 am

Nonstop1h 49m

$337

Kansas CityChicago

MCI - MDW

MCIMDW

Kansas City

Fri 6/12

7:55 pm-9:20 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

Chicago Midway

Tue 6/16

8:30 pm-10:00 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

$337

Kansas CityChicago

MCI - MDW

MCIMDW

Kansas City

Thu 6/25

7:55 pm-9:20 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

Chicago Midway

Wed 7/1

12:55 pm-5:55 pm

1 stop5h 00m

$337

Kansas CitySt. Louis

MCI - STL

MCISTL

Kansas City

Thu 6/18

11:00 am-8:52 am

2 stops45h 52m

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 6/25

6:31 pm-5:21 pm

1 stop22h 50m

$339

Kansas CitySt. Louis

MCI - STL

MCISTL

Kansas City

Tue 8/11

8:20 am-9:25 am

Nonstop1h 05m

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 8/18

4:45 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop5h 50m

$342

Kansas CityChicago

MCI - MDW

MCIMDW

Kansas City

Tue 6/16

6:23 am-1:09 pm

1 stop6h 46m

Chicago Midway

Sat 6/20

9:54 am-3:14 pm

1 stop5h 20m

$347

Kansas CityChicago

MCI - ORD

MCIORD

Kansas City

Sat 7/4

6:20 am-11:44 am

1 stop5h 24m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 7/11

12:46 pm-4:48 pm

1 stop4h 02m

$349

Kansas CityChicago

MCI - ORD

MCIORD

Kansas City

Sat 6/20

7:53 am-9:45 am

Nonstop1h 52m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 6/27

12:45 pm-2:22 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

$349

Kansas CityMoline

MCI - MLI

MCIMLI

Kansas City

Thu 7/2

6:41 pm-11:16 pm

1 stop4h 35m

Moline Quad-City

Thu 7/9

8:15 am-12:22 pm

1 stop4h 07m

$349

Kansas CityChicago

MCI - MDW

MCIMDW

Kansas City

Thu 7/9

8:15 am-9:40 am

Nonstop1h 25m

Chicago Midway

Sun 7/12

9:55 pm-11:25 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

$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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kansas City to Illinois (average of $77). 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 May 21, 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 27% on airfare.

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 82 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 May 16, 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 May 21, 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.

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

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 United Airlines, Southwest, and Delta fly from Kansas City to Illinois in about 1h 25m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 5h 21m. Kansas City and Illinois are separated by a distance of 404 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 $85 and $100, 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: Republic Airways (90%), Copa Airlines (85%), United Airlines (85%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from Kansas City to Illinois is $168. On average you can expect to pay $1,306. The most popular route, (Kansas City - Chicago O'Hare Intl), can usually be booked for $263.

  • 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 $77). 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 May 21, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$158Average$182FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$183Average$339FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$188Average$511FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$229Average$412FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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