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Flights from Kansas City to Chicago

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Cheapest one-way

$ 105
Delta Air Lines Fri, Oct 2

54% below next 30d avg. ($226)

Cheapest round-trip

$ 237
Frontier Airlines Wed, Nov 11

44% below next 30d avg. ($426)

When to travel

October Cheapest month
January Peak month

Recommended airlines

With a lowest one-way fare of $105 , travelers can expect an average price of $226 for upcoming trips, while round-trip tickets start at $237 . There are 122 flights weekly on this route. You can arrive at any of the following airports in Chicago: O'Hare International Airport (ORD) , Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) . Flights from Kansas City International Airport to O'Hare International Airport (MCI-ORD) are by far the most popular option for this route. To secure the best rates, booking 40 days in advance is recommended, and the cheapest travel days are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday .

Updated 3d ago · This content is an AI-powered summary based on Trip.com data. Prices and availability are subject to change. Please refer to actual prices, availability, and travel conditions.

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Kansas City to Chicago over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from $105 and round-trip from $237. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        MCI 5:30 AM
        1h 44m
        Nonstop
        ORD 7:14 AM
        Kansas City - Chicago | Fri, Oct 9 | American Airlines
        MDW 6:00 AM
        1h 30m
        Nonstop
        MCI 7:30 AM
        Chicago - Kansas City | Thu, Oct 15 |
        $250 $270
        7% off
        7% off
        $270 $250
      • MCI 8:43 PM
        27h 38m
        1 stop
        ORD 12:21 AM
        Kansas City - Chicago | Wed, Nov 11 | Frontier Airlines
        ORD 6:23 AM
        5h 32m
        1 stop
        MCI 11:55 AM
        Chicago - Kansas City | Wed, Nov 18 | Delta Air Lines
        $237 $270
        12% off
        12% off
        $270 $237
      • MCI 3:26 PM
        6h 7m
        1 stop
        ORD 9:33 PM
        Kansas City - Chicago | Wed, Nov 11 | Delta Air Lines
        ORD 6:23 AM
        5h 32m
        1 stop
        MCI 11:55 AM
        Chicago - Kansas City | Wed, Nov 18 | Delta Air Lines
        $248 $270
        8% off
        8% off
        $270 $248
      • MCI 5:40 PM
        3h 58m
        1 stop
        ORD 9:38 PM
        Kansas City - Chicago | Sun, Sep 20 | Delta Air Lines
        ORD 12:29 PM
        4h 20m
        1 stop
        MCI 4:49 PM
        Chicago - Kansas City | Sun, Sep 27 | Delta Air Lines
        $250
        7% off
        $270 $250
      • MCI 3:59 PM
        5h 39m
        1 stop
        ORD 9:38 PM
        Kansas City - Chicago | Sun, Sep 13 | Delta Air Lines
        MDW 9:59 AM
        5h 10m
        1 stop
        MCI 3:09 PM
        Chicago - Kansas City | Thu, Sep 17 | Delta Air Lines
        $250
        7% off
        $270 $250
      • MCI 12:22 PM
        5h 57m
        1 stop
        MDW 6:19 PM
        Kansas City - Chicago | Thu, Sep 17 | Delta Air Lines
        ORD 6:00 AM
        5h 27m
        1 stop
        MCI 11:27 AM
        Chicago - Kansas City | Thu, Sep 24 | Delta Air Lines
        $250
        7% off
        $270 $250
      • MCI 8:32 PM
        27h 51m
        1 stop
        ORD 12:23 AM
        Kansas City - Chicago | Mon, Sep 21 | Frontier Airlines
        ORD 6:30 AM
        13h 7m
        1 stop
        MCI 7:37 PM
        Chicago - Kansas City | Sat, Sep 26 | Frontier Airlines
        $251
        7% off
        $270 $251
      • MKC 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CHI 2:00 PM
        Kansas City - Chicago | Mon, Sep 14 | Normal Airline
        CHI 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        MKC 4:00 PM
        Chicago - Kansas City | Wed, Sep 16 | Normal Airline
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      • MCI 5:44 AM
        12h 39m
        1 stop
        ORD 6:23 PM
        Kansas City - Chicago | Fri, Oct 2 | Delta Air Lines
        $105 $132
        20% off
        20% off
        $132 $105
      • MCI 8:32 PM
        27h 51m
        1 stop
        ORD 12:23 AM
        Kansas City - Chicago | Thu, Oct 1 | Frontier Airlines
        $112 $132
        15% off
        15% off
        $132 $112
      • MCI 8:32 PM
        27h 51m
        1 stop
        ORD 12:23 AM
        Kansas City - Chicago | Wed, Sep 23 | Frontier Airlines
        $112 $132
        15% off
        15% off
        $132 $112
      • MCI 8:32 PM
        27h 51m
        1 stop
        ORD 12:23 AM
        Kansas City - Chicago | Thu, Sep 24 | Frontier Airlines
        $115
        13% off
        $132 $115
      • MCI 3:34 PM
        6h 2m
        1 stop
        ORD 9:36 PM
        Kansas City - Chicago | Sun, Nov 1 | Delta Air Lines
        $119
        10% off
        $132 $119
      • MCI 8:43 PM
        27h 41m
        1 stop
        ORD 12:24 AM
        Kansas City - Chicago | Tue, Oct 20 | Frontier Airlines
        $121
        8% off
        $132 $121
      • MKC 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CHI 2:00 PM
        Kansas City - Chicago | Mon, Sep 14 | Normal Airline
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Flight.News
Flights from Kansas City to Chicago operate an average of 64 times per day over the past 7 days, with a 36.5% on-time departure rate and a 58.4% on-time arrival rate.

Which airlines are the most popular for Kansas City to Chicago flights?

You can choose from 2 airlines that fly from Kansas City to Chicago, including American Airlines, United Airlines, Delta Air Lines has lowest fares on this route.
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United Airlines logo United Airlines
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Kansas City to Chicago according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Flight Info | Kansas City to Chicago

The distance between Kansas City and Chicago is approximately 662.13 km. It takes around 1 hour 46 minutes on average to fly from Kansas City to Chicago. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in January. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight price $105
Cheapest round-trip ticket price $237
Off-season for travel October
Peak season for travel January
Flight distance 662.13 km
Average flight time 1 hour 46 minutes
Popular airline American Airlines
Frequency ～75/week
Flight statistics for the Kansas City–Chicago route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com price insights on flights from Kansas City to Chicago

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Kansas City to Chicago?

The average price of one-way flights from Kansas City to Chicago purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Kansas City to Chicago is November, with an average price of $179; while the month with the highest flight price is usually December, with an average price of up to $321.

$321
$250
$179
$108
    Cheapest
  • $216
    Sep
  • $202
    Oct
  • $179
    Nov
  • $321
    Dec
  • $266
    Jan
  • $227
    Feb
  • $193
    Mar
  • $218
    Apr
  • $261
    May
  • $312
    Jun
  • $269
    Jul
  • $223
    Aug

When is the cheapest day to fly from Kansas City to Chicago during Columbus Day?

Data is based on the lowest one-way price from Kansas City to Chicago during Columbus Day on Trip.com in the past 3 days.

Columbus Day is scheduled for Oct 12. The cheapest flights from Kansas City to Chicago are available on Oct 13, with fares starting at $111.

$142
$127
$111
$96
    Cheapest
  • $134
    9
    Oct
  • $112
    10
  • $118
    11
  • $137
    12
  • $111
    13
  • $142
    14

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Kansas City to Chicago (MKC-CHI)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Delta Air Lines offers one-way fares as low as $105 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. MCI to ORD on Fri, Oct 2), while Frontier Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $237 departing on Wed, Nov 11 and returning on Wed, Nov 18.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Kansas City to Chicago with the following airlines, including: United Airlines American Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes around 1 hour 46 minutes to fly from Kansas City (MKC) to Chicago (CHI).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Kansas City to Chicago is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 122 flight per week flying from Kansas City to Chicago. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: American Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- AA6349 (09:35) United Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- UA1491 (07:57)
  • To find best deals on flights from Kansas City to Chicago, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Fri, Oct 2, with one-way flights priced at just $105.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Delta Air Lines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Chicago travel is around January.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Kansas City to Chicago is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • You can arrive at any of the following airports in Chicago: O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD). Flights from Kansas City International Airport to O'Hare International Airport (MCI-ORD) are by far the most popular option for this route.
  • The time difference between Chicago and Kansas City is 0m.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Kansas City to Chicago is $226. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for travel in the next 30 days, the average round-trip fare from Kansas City to Chicago is $426. The final price depends on the outbound and return dates, airline and fare conditions.
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