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Find cheap flights from Chicago to Kansas City from $49

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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Kansas City (CHI-MCI)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Chicago to Kansas City that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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7:00 am - 8:39 amORD-MCI
1h 39mnonstop
6:00 am - 7:41 amMCI-ORD
1h 41mnonstop
$97United Airlines
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Tue, Jun 25 - Wed, Jun 26
7:00 am - 8:39 amORD-MCI
1h 39mnonstop
6:00 am - 7:41 amMCI-ORD
1h 41mnonstop
$107United Airlines
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Thu, May 30 - Mon, Jun 3
8:14 am - 9:56 amORD-MCI
1h 42mnonstop
6:06 pm - 7:39 pmMCI-ORD
1h 33mnonstop
$137American Airlines
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Thu, May 30 - Fri, May 31
8:24 pm - 9:58 pmORD-MCI
1h 34mnonstop
5:33 pm - 7:09 pmMCI-ORD
1h 36mnonstop
$147American Airlines
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Fri, Jun 14 - Mon, Jun 17
7:11 pm - 11:13 pmMDW-MCI
4h 02m1 stop
6:00 am - 12:44 pmMCI-MDW
6h 44m1 stop
$156Delta
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Thu, Jul 4 - Tue, Jul 9
9:36 am - 2:39 pmORD-MCI
5h 03m1 stop
6:00 pm - 10:41 pmMCI-ORD
4h 41m1 stop
$156Delta
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Thu, May 30 - Mon, Jun 3
10:58 am - 6:09 amORD-MCI
19h 11m2 stops
5:28 pm - 4:28 pmMCI-ORD
23h 00m2 stops
$169Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Jun 4 - Wed, Jun 5
5:41 pm - 9:54 amORD-MCI
16h 13m1 stop
5:28 pm - 5:40 pmMCI-ORD
24h 12m2 stops
$171Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Jun 4 - Wed, Jun 5
5:01 am - 8:15 amMDW-MCI
27h 14m1 stop
2:56 pm - 9:07 pmMCI-MDW
6h 11m1 stop
$198Frontier
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Thu, May 30 - Mon, Jun 3
10:11 pm - 8:15 amORD-MCI
10h 04m1 stop
8:41 am - 9:06 pmMCI-ORD
12h 25m1 stop
$198Frontier
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Sat, Jun 8 - Sat, Jun 15

Flights from Chicago to Kansas City - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Chicago to Kansas City to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Chicago to Kansas City flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for one-way flights from Chicago to Kansas City.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from Chicago to Kansas City cost $48 and was between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Kansas City. On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $138.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago to Kansas City?

The average price of all flights from Chicago to Kansas City clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Chicago to Kansas City, look for departures on Thursdays and avoid leaving on a Monday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Kansas City, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly and Friday is the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Chicago to Kansas City, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Chicago to Kansas City is May, where tickets cost $258 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and June, where the average cost of tickets is $296 and $282 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Chicago to Kansas City, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Chicago to Kansas City, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 65 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Chicago to Kansas City?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The cheapest return flight ticket from Chicago to Kansas City found by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours was for $97 on United Airlines, followed by American Airlines ($137). One-way flight deals have also been found from as low as $49 on American Airlines and from $72 on Spirit Airlines.

Which airlines fly most frequently between Chicago and Kansas City?

In normal times, Southwest flies from Chicago to Kansas City up to 13 times per day, American Airlines up to 10 times per day, and United Airlines up to 8 times per day.

Which airlines fly non-stop between Chicago and Kansas City?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Chicago to Kansas City.
There are 3 airlines that fly nonstop from Chicago to Kansas City. They are: American Airlines, Southwest and United Airlines. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with United Airlines at $109 for a one-way flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at American Airlines.

How many flights are there between Chicago and Kansas City per day?

Each day, there are between 30 and 33 nonstop flights that take off from Chicago and land in Kansas City, with an average flight time of 1h 32m. The most common departure time is 8:00 pm and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 224 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Sunday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Chicago and Kansas City?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 4 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Chicago to Kansas City take?

The average nonstop flight takes 1h 27m, covering a distance of 412 miles.

What’s the earliest departure time from Chicago to Kansas City?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Chicago at 6:05 am and will be landing in Kansas City at 7:30 am.

What’s the latest departure time from Chicago to Kansas City?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Chicago to Kansas City jets off at 10:55 pm and lands at 12:20 am.

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

September

Cheapest flight

$49
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 2% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 2% lower on average.
Flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Kansas City

When to book flights from Chicago to Kansas City

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chicago to Kansas City based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Chicago to Kansas City

  • What are the transport options from Kansas City International Airport?

    KCI is served by bus route 129 Boardwalk/KCI, which connects the airport to downtown. One-way fare is around $1.50, and the fare boxes only accept exact change, so make sure you have exact change. The airport has no onsite rental stations, but shuttles pick passengers from marked shelters on the terminal medians to the offsite stations. You’ll find shuttles for the following companies: Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz, and National. Private shuttles at KCI offer door-to-door services, and you can also get taxis outside the baggage claim area and terminal exits.

  • What accessible services are available at Kansas City International Airport?

    The airport has provided elevators for access to all high-traffic areas, and elevators are next to the escalators. All public and family restrooms at KCI are wheelchair accessible, and they’re dotted throughout the terminal. Visual paging monitors are also located throughout the terminal, and braille signage exists in most public areas. You’ll also get wheelchair assistance by contacting your airline, and parking garages have several reserved spots for passengers with limited mobility.

  • What family services are offered at Chicago Midway Airport?

    You will find baby care facilities on Concourse C, a private place to nurse your baby, equipped with a comfy seat, sink, and wash area. Baby changing facilities are also provided in family restrooms at MDW. For those traveling with kids, MDW has a special security lane for faster clearance, and even the restaurants at MDW offer special kids’ menus and high chairs for the little ones.

  • What are the most eco-friendly airlines flying from Chicago to Kansas City?

    On average, around 617 kg of carbon is released per passenger on flights from Chicago to Kansas City. However, when you fly with Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and American airlines, you can fly significantly more sustainably. These airlines emit 81%, 79%, and 75% less carbon per passenger on flights from Chicago to MCI. Moreover, they all provide nonstop flights on this route.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago to Kansas City?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago to Kansas City was $49 for a one-way ticket and $97 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Chicago and Kansas City?

    A passport is not required to fly from Chicago to Kansas City.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Chicago to Kansas City?

    There are 2 airports in Chicago (Chicago Midway and Chicago O'Hare Intl.) and only 1 airport in Kansas City (Kansas City). The cheapest flights are generally found on the Chicago O'Hare Airport to Kansas City flight route.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Chicago to Kansas City?

    American Airlines, Delta, Alaska Airlines, JetBlue, and Air Canada offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Chicago to Kansas City flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chicago to Kansas City?

    The Boeing 737-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Chicago to Kansas City flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago to Kansas City?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Chicago and Kansas City, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Chicago to Kansas City?

    There are nonstop flights from Chicago to Kansas City on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Chicago to Kansas City, United Airlines or American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chicago to Kansas City are United Airlines and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $296 and an overall rating of 7.4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $260 and an overall rating of 7.3.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chicago to Kansas City?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Chicago to Kansas City.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Chicago to Kansas City?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Kansas City from Chicago is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Chicago to Kansas City?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Kansas City with an airline and back to Chicago with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Chicago to Kansas City?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Kansas City from Chicago up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Chicago to Kansas City

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $133 or less one-way and $218 or less round-trip.
  • Chicago O’Hare Airport (ORD) is a major transport hub, consisting of four terminals and nine concourses. The airport has provided the ATS people mover, an automated train to easily ferry passengers between terminals and around the airport complex.
  • For those looking to get straight into business, as soon as you land at Kansas City International Airport (MCI), you’ll find several business centers at the airport. There’s one in each terminal, Terminal A Gate 9, Terminal B Gate 56, and Terminal C Gate 76, and they’re equipped with computers and high-speed internet and offer several business services.
  • You’re welcome to relax at the pay-per-use lounges at ORD before your flight to Kansas City. American Airlines, United Airlines, Delta, Air France, and Swiss Air have lounges here, and there’s the USO Lounge for active US military personnel and their families.
  • Consider booking your flight from ORD over Chicago Midway Airport (MDW). Although MDW is smaller with quicker clearance procedures, you’ll be limited to only a few airlines. Contrarily, you’ll have your pick of airlines at ORD, and the flights from ORD to MCI are much cheaper.
  • Pets are allowed to travel through ORD, although they must always remain within their carrier. They can only leave when using the relief areas or walking through security. Pet relief areas at ORD are located at the lower levels of Terminals 5, 2, and 1, and the indoor area is in Terminal 3’s rotunda.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from Chicago to Kansas City?

Find which airlines fly direct from Chicago to Kansas City, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Chicago to Kansas City

Monday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +14 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +15 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +16 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +17 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +15 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +16 more

Thursday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +15 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +16 more

Friday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +16 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +17 more

Saturday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +16 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +17 more

Sunday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +16 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +17 more

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Nonstop returns

Kansas City to Chicago

Monday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +14 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +15 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +16 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +17 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +15 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +16 more

Thursday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +15 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +16 more

Friday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +16 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +17 more

Saturday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +16 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +17 more

Sunday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +16 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +17 more

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Top airlines flying from Chicago to Kansas City

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Chicago to Kansas City. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Chicago to Kansas City? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 11016 reviews
6.7Food
8.1Crew
7.7Boarding
7.2Comfort
7.1Entertainment
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I’ve had a couple flights this week on United that were delayed by an hour or more

4.0 OkayJared R., May 2024ORD - SFO
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I’ve had a couple flights this week on United that were delayed by an hour or more

Great! The plane was decently sized and comfortable. The staff was nice and there was great in flight entertainment

Last minute gate change nearly caused us to miss our flight. Change was not announced or displayed in the main board at the old gate. Terrible communication. When we landed we had to wait 20 minutes because there was another plane at the assigned gate. Not the crew’s fault, but adding 20 minutes to a 45 minute flight sucked.

delay several times and wait extra long to board. no entertainment service because there are problem for some rows. always encounter some delays for the last flight of the day.

The flight experience was very good! Especially the United Club!

I was not able to buy food in the flight. They refer to include your Credit card in the APP, and if you are not from USA (i have a credit card form Canada) it is not possible

The flight from Ottawa to Chicago took a lot longer due to DC in Ottawa. We got to Chicago and went to our gate to catch our flight. We only had nine minutes I found that very stressful.

Good boarding. Crew started quick with drinks and food. They came around several times for trash which I really liked. Other than turbulence due to storms in the area, flight was great.

The control panel for the seat back screen did not work at all after takeoff.

Plane was so old it had cigarette butt trays in the seat

Good flights. Departure and arrivals were on time. DFW was a little problematic in that the Skytrain without prior notice bypassed the Echo terminal so that delayed my arrival at my connecting flight.

Because I can’t stand very long in one place, I was allowed to reword.

5 hour flight - full flight - not enough room to use my computer - slightly delayed - Admirals club was excellent quality food, drink made up for flight seating. No food offerred on flight, you ahd to prebook.

Excellent- plan was barely populated. I cannot remember a flight where I was able/encouraged to stretch out!

Great flight. Boarding was efficient and quick. On time departure and smooth flight. Flight arrived early at destination. Good experience.

Had technical issue which delayed the flight period. Flight crew knew there was 5 passengers that the connecting flight was within 15 minutes once at the gate. Rather than identify the 5 passengers to assure they got first. The flight attended mentioned it but didn't assist to assure passengers with connecting flights off first. This caused a hardship and our party of 3 missed the connecting flight.

I don't like that I have to pay if I want extra leg room. The seats are so expensive; I sit in normal seats and my legs and knees cramp the entire flight. I never feel comfortable on AA flights.

Flight was delayed at departure due to weather and the need for de-icing. The flight was smooth but there was a delay at arrival due to weather. We were in a hold for 20 minutes or more. The flight arrived more than 30 minutes late. Airlines have no control over the weather and I'm glad that they follow all safety procedures. Had to wait a long time for my checked luggage. Whole process was slow and the bags arrived wet due to the rain. The onboard wifi and entertainment access was spotty and the signal was dropped several times. Otherwise the crew was great and friendly. They tried to get everyone's bags stowed and seated so we could take off.

Regarding the boarding: it needs more efforts to make it more convenient

Deicing in Denver took forever and I almost missed my connection. De-ice faster! Not Americans fault.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Chicago to Kansas City found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
5/30Thu
nonstopAmerican Airlines
1h 42mORD-MCI
$49
6/11Tue
2 stopsSpirit Airlines
21h 47mORD-MCI
$72
6/11Tue
1 stopDelta
4h 49mMDW-MCI
$78
5/30Thu
1 stopDelta
3h 45mORD-MCI
$78
6/5Wed
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 40mORD-MCI
$79
6/3Mon
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 39mORD-MCI
$89
6/5Wed
1 stopFrontier
6h 30mMDW-MCI
$99
6/8Sat
1 stopFrontier
9h 49mMDW-MCI
$105
6/8Sat
1 stop
12h 16mORD-MCI
$116
5/26Sun
2 stops
16h 11mORD-MCI
$136

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Last minute flights from Chicago to Kansas City

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Chicago to Kansas City that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/14Tue
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
9h 56mORD-MCI
5/14Tue
nonstopAmerican Airlines
1h 33mMCI-ORD
$411
5/14Tue
nonstopAmerican Airlines
1h 37mORD-MCI
5/14Tue
nonstopAmerican Airlines
1h 33mMCI-ORD
$429
5/14Tue
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
6h 22mORD-MCI
5/15Wed
nonstopAmerican Airlines
1h 33mMCI-ORD
$437
5/15Wed
multi-stop
13h 48mORD-MCI
5/16Thu
multi-stop
14h 13mMCI-ORD
$443
5/14Tue
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
5h 07mORD-MCI
5/14Tue
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
8h 13mMCI-ORD
$445
5/14Tue
nonstopAmerican Airlines
1h 43mORD-MCI
5/19Sun
nonstopAmerican Airlines
1h 34mMCI-ORD
$457
5/15Wed
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
15h 05mORD-MCI
5/16Thu
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
14h 13mMCI-ORD
$461
5/15Wed
multi-stopDelta
3h 45mORD-MCI
5/16Thu
multi-stopDelta
6h 21mMCI-ORD
$462
5/14Tue
multi-stopDelta
4h 10mMDW-MCI
5/21Tue
multi-stopDelta
5h 10mMCI-MDW
$531
5/15Wed
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
15h 14mORD-MCI
5/16Thu
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
17h 43mMCI-ORD
$568

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Flights to Kansas City

Destination:

Kansas City (MCI)United States

Return flight deals:

Kansas City - Chicago

Cabin classes:

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$521
$507
$138

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Flights$3691h 34m
Buses$50538h 51m