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$84+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Kansas City (MCI)

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 8/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — MCI
Jun 19 — Jun 261
Thu 6/19
Thu 6/26
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to Kansas City are usually found in August or October, booked 76 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Thursday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Kansas City

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Round-trip from

$192
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$84
(Southwest)

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August

Average price

$349
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Kansas City
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Kansas City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 14, 2025.

This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/298:35 amORD - MCI
1 stop6h 21mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/15:17 amMCI - ORD
Nonstop1h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$192
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/272:10 pmMDW - MCI
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Sun 8/3111:25 amMCI - MDW
2 stops10h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 6/12$193
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/129:30 amORD - MCI
1 stop4h 44mDelta
Sat 11/154:10 pmMCI - ORD
1 stop5h 42mDelta
Deal found 6/12$198
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/291:50 pmORD - MCI
1 stop7h 50mSouthwest
Mon 9/15:45 amMCI - ORD
1 stop7h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 6/12$202
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/308:51 amORD - MCI
Nonstop1h 44mUnited Airlines
Fri 7/411:31 amMCI - ORD
Nonstop1h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/13$209
This Booking.com 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/205:40 amORD - MCI
1 stop13h 26mFrontier
Mon 6/238:01 pmMCI - ORD
1 stop27h 42mFrontier
Deal found 6/13$210
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/179:30 amMDW - MCI
1 stop3h 50mDelta
Sun 9/216:00 amMCI - MDW
1 stop6h 32mDelta
Deal found 6/12$226
This Frontier 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/2012:35 pmMDW - MCI
1 stop6h 31mFrontier
Mon 6/2311:20 amMCI - MDW
1 stop11h 58mFrontier
Deal found 6/13$238
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 7/94:36 pmORD - MCI
1 stop22h 41mSpirit Airlines
Wed 7/162:32 pmMCI - ORD
1 stop15h 31mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/11$247
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/246:24 pmORD - MCI
1 stop16h 08mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/274:23 pmMCI - ORD
1 stop23h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/13$282
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/3111:37 amMDW - MCI
1 stop29h 41mAllegiant Air
Sun 8/37:59 pmMCI - MDW
2 stops17h 57mAllegiant Air
Deal found 6/12$360
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/11:11 pmMDW - MCI
2 stops26h 06mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/37:59 pmMCI - MDW
2 stops17h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/13$366

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Kansas City that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 14, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Kansas City that are best for you.

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ChicagoKansas City

ORD - MCI

ORDMCI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 8/29

8:35 am-2:56 pm

1 stop6h 21m

Kansas City

Mon 9/1

5:17 am-6:57 am

Nonstop1h 40m

$192

ChicagoKansas City

MDW - MCI

MDWMCI

Chicago Midway

Wed 8/27

2:10 pm-3:35 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

Kansas City

Sun 8/31

11:25 am-9:30 pm

2 stops10h 05m

$193

ChicagoKansas City

ORD - MCI

ORDMCI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 8/29

1:50 pm-9:40 pm

1 stop7h 50m

Kansas City

Mon 9/1

5:45 am-1:05 pm

1 stop7h 20m

$202

ChicagoKansas City

ORD - MCI

ORDMCI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 6/30

8:51 am-10:35 am

Nonstop1h 44m

Kansas City

Fri 7/4

11:31 am-1:15 pm

Nonstop1h 44m

$209

ChicagoKansas City

ORD - MCI

ORDMCI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 6/20

5:40 am-7:06 pm

1 stop13h 26m

Kansas City

Mon 6/23

8:01 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop27h 42m

$210

ChicagoKansas City

ORD - MCI

ORDMCI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/29

6:00 am-11:39 am

1 stop5h 39m

Kansas City

Tue 8/5

6:30 am-10:16 am

1 stop3h 46m

$213

ChicagoKansas City

MDW - MCI

MDWMCI

Chicago Midway

Tue 7/29

9:25 am-1:22 pm

1 stop3h 57m

Kansas City

Tue 8/5

2:07 pm-6:40 pm

1 stop4h 33m

$233

ChicagoKansas City

MDW - MCI

MDWMCI

Chicago Midway

Fri 6/20

12:35 pm-7:06 pm

1 stop6h 31m

Kansas City

Mon 6/23

11:20 am-11:18 pm

1 stop11h 58m

$238

ChicagoKansas City

ORD - MCI

ORDMCI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 7/9

4:36 pm-3:17 pm

1 stop22h 41m

Kansas City

Wed 7/16

2:32 pm-6:03 am

1 stop15h 31m

$247

ChicagoKansas City

ORD - MCI

ORDMCI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 7/24

6:24 pm-10:32 am

1 stop16h 08m

Kansas City

Sun 7/27

4:23 pm-3:31 pm

1 stop23h 08m

$282

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The best insider tips for Chicago to Kansas City flights

Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of Cheapflights-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Chicago to Kansas City trip
Airports
ORD

Avoid long walks at ORD by using the free shuttle train between terminals, especially if connecting from Terminal 5.

Read more about ORDby Ramsey Qubein
MDW

Use the 'L' train for easy access to MDW. It's cheap and takes less than 30 minutes from the city center.

Read more about MDWby Ramsey Qubein
MCI

For a quick exit at MCI, use the RideKC bus to downtown. It departs hourly and is free, taking about an hour.

Read more about MCIby Matt Meltzer
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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 Chicago to Kansas City

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Kansas City from Chicago with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to Kansas City. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2025.

Booking 62 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Chicago to Kansas City. 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 Chicago to Kansas City?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Kansas City (average of $298). Flying from Chicago to Kansas City in June is currently the most expensive (average of $352). 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 CHI to MCI?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Kansas City. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 14, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Chicago to Kansas City in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 14% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Chicago to Kansas City. Price data was last updated on June 8, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to Kansas City

Explore weekly flight availability from Chicago to Kansas City. 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 14, 2025.

The most flights from CHI to MCI are scheduled on a Friday (64 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (18 on average).

Rainfall in Kansas City by month

Plan your trip to Kansas City by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Kansas City ranges from 1.1 - 5.2 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.2 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Kansas City when rainfall is around 1.1 in.

Temperature in Kansas City by month

Plan your trip to Kansas City by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Kansas City, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 78.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 28.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Kansas City

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Kansas City. 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 Kansas City. Reviews last updated June 14, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta and United Airlines from Chicago to Kansas City to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,283 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

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
4,283 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,283 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

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
7,956 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,283 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

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
8,791 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,283 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

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
724 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,283 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

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
4,283 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

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 Chicago to Kansas City. 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 into for flights to Kansas City from Chicago?

    Located just 17.4 mi from the city center, Kansas City is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Kansas City from Chicago. Booking flights from Chicago to Kansas City (MCI) should be relatively easy as there are 50 daily inbound flights from Chicago from 3 different airlines.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Chicago to Kansas City is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $192 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Southwest and Delta, starting at $193 and $198 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Chicago to Kansas City for 38% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $84 on Southwest. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $89 and Frontier from $96 one-way.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Chicago to Kansas City consider choosing Republic Airways (91%), Finnair (87%) or Air Canada (83%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    The cheapest flight price from Chicago to Kansas City is $103. On average you can expect to pay $483. The most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Kansas City), can usually be booked for $129.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Kansas City (average of $298). Flying from Chicago to Kansas City in June is currently the most expensive (average of $352). 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 Chicago to Kansas City

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Kansas City. 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 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$159Average$364FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$164Average$305FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$193Average$314FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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