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$129+ Cheap flights from Kansas City (MCI) to Illinois

MCI — ORD
Nov 12 — Nov 191
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Cheapest flights from Kansas City to Illinois

Thu 11/58:43 pm -
1 stop27h 38m
Mon 11/97:50 pm -
2 stops23h 57m
Deal found 10/8$243
Mon 11/98:43 pm -
1 stop27h 38m
Fri 11/136:30 am -
1 stop13h 17m
Deal found 10/10$246
Wed 12/166:00 am -
1 stop5h 44m
Wed 12/165:33 pm -
1 stop5h 55m
Deal found 10/8$247
Thu 11/58:40 pm -
1 stop4h 30m
Mon 11/96:30 pm -
1 stop5h 45m
Deal found 10/8$247
Fri 11/135:20 am -
2 stops9h 05m
Mon 11/168:10 am -
Nonstop1h 40m
Deal found 10/12$248
Mon 10/267:30 pm -
Nonstop1h 25m
Wed 10/287:40 am -
1 stop5h 40m
Deal found 10/8$249
Fri 11/66:00 am -
Nonstop1h 56m
Fri 11/67:59 pm -
Nonstop1h 52m
Deal found 10/12$250
Tue 11/108:43 pm -
1 stop27h 38m
Mon 11/236:40 am -
1 stop12h 54m
Deal found 10/12$252
Wed 11/112:40 pm -
Nonstop1h 25m
Wed 11/183:45 pm -
2 stops6h 25m
Deal found 10/12$252
Sat 11/75:40 pm -
1 stop3h 47m
Mon 11/236:23 am -
1 stop5h 32m
Deal found 10/12$257
Fri 10/307:21 pm -
Nonstop1h 56m
Sat 10/311:16 pm -
Nonstop1h 40m
Deal found 10/8$260
Fri 10/3010:30 am -
Nonstop1h 25m
Sat 10/318:20 am -
Nonstop1h 30m
Deal found 10/8$261

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FlightHub
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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$243
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$129
(Delta)
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Kansas CityChicago

MCI Kansas City - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

MCIORD

Kansas City

Sat 11/14

5:43 pm-9:33 pm

1 stop3h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$129

Kansas CityChicago

MCI Kansas City - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

MCIORD

Kansas City

Fri 11/13

5:35 pm-9:33 pm

1 stop3h 58m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$129

Kansas CityChicago

MCI Kansas City - MDW Chicago Midway

MCIMDW

Kansas City

Wed 11/11

6:00 am-11:50 am

1 stop5h 50m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$129

Kansas CityChicago

MCI Kansas City - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

MCIORD

Kansas City

Sun 11/22

6:00 am-7:56 am

Nonstop1h 56m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$148

Kansas CityChicago

MCI Kansas City - MDW Chicago Midway

MCIMDW

Kansas City

Fri 10/30

12:05 pm-3:55 pm

1 stop3h 50m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$158

Kansas CityChicago

MCI Kansas City - MDW Chicago Midway

MCIMDW

Kansas City

Sun 12/20

10:43 am-5:24 pm

1 stop6h 41m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$158

Kansas CityChicago

MCI Kansas City - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

MCIORD

Kansas City

Fri 10/30

10:56 am-3:37 pm

1 stop28h 41m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$159

Kansas CityChicago

MCI Kansas City - MDW Chicago Midway

MCIMDW

Kansas City

Tue 12/8

6:00 am-11:59 am

1 stop5h 59m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$160

Kansas CityChicago

MCI Kansas City - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

MCIORD

Kansas City

Sun 11/8

1:37 pm-5:13 am

1 stop15h 36m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$161

Kansas CityChicago

MCI Kansas City - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

MCIORD

Kansas City

Wed 11/11

1:09 pm-3:00 pm

Nonstop1h 51m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$164

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Best time to book a flight from Kansas City to Illinois

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Illinois from Kansas City with our price prediction graph.
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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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kansas City to Illinois (average of $314). Flying from Kansas City to Illinois in July is currently the most expensive (average of $433). 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?

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 29% on airfare.

Weekly flight availability from Kansas City to Illinois

The most flights from MCI to USIL are scheduled on a Monday (59 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (33 on average).

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Kansas City to Illinois flights typically cost between $292 and $465 in November.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $246 on Frontier (Nov 9-Nov 13).

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 49 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?

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 at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Illinois

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Kansas City to Illinois, such as Southwest,United Airlines, andJetBlue. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers

Related info for your journey

  • 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 25m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 4h 19m. 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?

    $86 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 $96 and $115, 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 (91%), Republic Airways (89%), Copa Airlines (82%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from Kansas City to Illinois is $161. On average you can expect to pay $950. The most popular route, (Kansas City - Chicago O'Hare Intl), can usually be booked for $237.

  • 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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kansas City to Illinois (average of $314). Flying from Kansas City to Illinois in July is currently the most expensive (average of $433). 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

Top 4 airlines flying from Kansas City to Illinois

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$171Average$176FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$228Average$369FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$237Average$479FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$257Average$458FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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