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Cheap flights from Kansas City to Chicago from $135

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Kansas City to Chicago departing on 8/6. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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Frontier Logo
6:17 pm - 12:15 pm
MCI
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ORD
17h 58m
2 stops
Frontier Logo
1:50 pm - 5:10 pm
ORD
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MCI
27h 20m
1 stop
$293Frontier
Fri, Aug 7 - Sun, Aug 9
Frontier Logo
1:45 pm - 8:52 pm
MCI
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ORD
7h 07m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
9:57 pm - 1:00 pm
ORD
-
MCI
15h 03m
1 stop
$294Frontier
Sun, Aug 2 - Tue, Aug 4
Southwest Logo
5:30 pm - 11:20 pm
MCI
-
MDW
5h 50m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
11:00 am - 5:25 pm
MDW
-
MCI
6h 25m
2 stops
$294Southwest
Thu, Aug 13 - Mon, Aug 17
Frontier Logo
6:09 pm - 10:03 pm
MCI
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MDW
27h 54m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
11:06 am - 5:10 pm
MDW
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MCI
6h 04m
1 stop
$295Frontier
Sat, Aug 1 - Sat, Aug 8
Frontier Logo
1:45 pm - 8:52 pm
MCI
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ORD
7h 07m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
7:05 am - 5:10 pm
ORD
-
MCI
10h 05m
1 stop
$296Frontier
Wed, Jul 15 - Wed, Jul 22
Frontier Logo
4:12 pm - 9:53 pm
MCI
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MDW
5h 41m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
7:25 am - 3:17 pm
MDW
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MCI
7h 52m
1 stop
$296Frontier
Fri, Oct 30 - Mon, Nov 2
Southwest Logo
9:50 am - 4:00 pm
MCI
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MDW
6h 10m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
5:15 pm - 10:30 pm
MDW
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MCI
5h 15m
1 stop
$297Southwest
Tue, Aug 11 - Tue, Aug 11
Southwest Logo
6:35 am - 1:05 pm
MCI
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MDW
6h 30m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
11:00 am - 5:25 pm
MDW
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MCI
6h 25m
2 stops
$299Southwest
Sat, Aug 15 - Mon, Aug 17
United Airlines Logo
5:37 pm - 7:30 pm
MCI
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ORD
1h 53mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
6:55 am - 8:42 am
ORD
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MCI
1h 47mnonstop
$302United Airlines
Thu, Jul 23 - Tue, Jul 28
Southwest Logo
4:45 pm - 9:50 pm
MCI
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MDW
5h 05m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
2:50 pm - 4:15 pm
MDW
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MCI
1h 25mnonstop
$302Southwest
Tue, Aug 11 - Fri, Aug 14

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United Airlines flights from Kansas City to Chicago

Our best United Airlines deals on Kansas City to Chicago flight tickets
United Airlines
Jul 23
MCI5:37 pmKansas City
1h 53m
ORD7:30 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Jul 28
ORD6:55 amChicago O'Hare Intl
1h 47m
MCI8:42 amKansas City
$302
United Airlines
Sep 1
MCI6:36 pmKansas City
1h 54m
ORD8:30 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Sep 2
ORD10:30 amChicago O'Hare Intl
1h 50m
MCI12:20 pmKansas City
$305
United Airlines
Aug 13
MCI6:36 pmKansas City
1h 54m
ORD8:30 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Aug 16
ORD7:17 amChicago O'Hare Intl
1h 52m
MCI9:09 amKansas City
$309

Frontier flights from Kansas City to Chicago

Our best Frontier deals on Kansas City to Chicago flight tickets
Frontier
Aug 7
MCI6:17 pmKansas City
17h 58m
2 stops
ORD12:15 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Aug 9
ORD1:50 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
27h 20m
1 stop
MCI5:10 pmKansas City
$293
Frontier
Aug 2
MCI1:45 pmKansas City
7h 07m
1 stop
ORD8:52 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Aug 4
ORD9:57 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
15h 03m
1 stop
MCI1:00 pmKansas City
$294
Frontier
Aug 1
MCI6:09 pmKansas City
27h 54m
1 stop
MDW10:03 pmChicago Midway
Aug 8
MDW11:06 amChicago Midway
6h 04m
1 stop
MCI5:10 pmKansas City
$295

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Kansas City to Chicago 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, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated July 6, 2026.
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Kansas CityChicago

MCI - ORD

MCIORD

Kansas City

Fri 8/7

6:17 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops17h 58m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/9

1:50 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop27h 20m

$293

Kansas CityChicago

MCI - ORD

MCIORD

Kansas City

Sun 8/2

1:45 pm-8:52 pm

1 stop7h 07m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/4

9:57 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop15h 03m

$294

Kansas CityChicago

MCI - MDW

MCIMDW

Kansas City

Thu 8/13

5:30 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop5h 50m

Chicago Midway

Mon 8/17

11:00 am-5:25 pm

2 stops6h 25m

$294

Kansas CityChicago

MCI - MDW

MCIMDW

Kansas City

Sat 8/1

6:09 pm-10:03 pm

1 stop27h 54m

Chicago Midway

Sat 8/8

11:06 am-5:10 pm

1 stop6h 04m

$295

Kansas CityChicago

MCI - ORD

MCIORD

Kansas City

Wed 7/15

1:45 pm-8:52 pm

1 stop7h 07m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 7/22

7:05 am-5:10 pm

1 stop10h 05m

$296

Kansas CityChicago

MCI - MDW

MCIMDW

Kansas City

Fri 10/30

4:12 pm-9:53 pm

1 stop5h 41m

Chicago Midway

Mon 11/2

7:25 am-3:17 pm

1 stop7h 52m

$296

Kansas CityChicago

MCI - MDW

MCIMDW

Kansas City

Tue 8/11

9:50 am-4:00 pm

2 stops6h 10m

Chicago Midway

Tue 8/11

5:15 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop5h 15m

$297

Kansas CityChicago

MCI - MDW

MCIMDW

Kansas City

Sat 8/15

6:35 am-1:05 pm

2 stops6h 30m

Chicago Midway

Mon 8/17

11:00 am-5:25 pm

2 stops6h 25m

$299
Quickest round-trip

Kansas CityChicago

MCI - ORD

MCIORD

Kansas City

Thu 7/23

5:37 pm-7:30 pm

Nonstop1h 53m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/28

6:55 am-8:42 am

Nonstop1h 47m

$302

Kansas CityChicago

MCI - MDW

MCIMDW

Kansas City

Tue 8/11

4:45 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop5h 05m

Chicago Midway

Fri 8/14

2:50 pm-4:15 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$302

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Kansas City and Chicago?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Chicago?

The month of September is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Chicago from Kansas City, with most prices found around $91. If you’re not able to fly to Chicago in September, then October is your next best option. Flight prices from Kansas City to Chicago during October average around $101.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Chicago?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Chicago is on a Thursday when prices can be found for as low as $562. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. When flying out on a Saturday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from Kansas City to Chicago for around $872.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Chicago?

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Chicago is in the morning. Flights from Kansas City to Chicago during this time can be as low as $585. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Chicago is at noon when prices are around $1,012.

What is the cheapest Kansas City to Chicago flight route?

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Chicago from Kansas City when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Chicago for around $349 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Chicago from Kansas City for as low as $228 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Kansas City to Chicago flights?

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on Kansas City to Chicago flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on Kansas City to Chicago flights?

You could potentially save up to 6% on your flight if you consider stops on a Kansas City to Chicago flight.

How have Kansas City to Chicago flight prices changed over time?

As of July 2026, prices for Kansas City to Chicago flights are approximately 200% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Kansas City to Chicago

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Kansas City to Chicago according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Cheap Kansas City to Chicago (MCI to CHI) flight deals and tips

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Best Price Found

$209

Fastest flight time

1h 20m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Chicago

3 airports
The best one-way flight to Chicago from Kansas City in the past 72 hours is $209. The best round-trip flight deal from Kansas City to Chicago found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $349.
The fastest flight from Kansas City to Chicago takes 1h 20m
Direct flights go from Kansas City to Chicago every day.
There are 3 airports in Chicago. From Kansas City there are direct flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD), Chicago Midway (MDW).
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Frequently asked questions about flying from Kansas City to Chicago

  • How far is Kansas City to Chicago by plane?

    There are 412.7 mi between Kansas City and Chicago. By plane, this route typically takes 1h 20m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Kansas City Airport to Chicago?

    Prices for flights from Kansas City Airport to Chicago are refreshed on a daily basis.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Kansas City Airport to Chicago?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Kansas City Airport to Chicago?

    The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Kansas City Airport to Chicago.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chicago?

    The necessary travel and health documents for your Chicago trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular plane model from Kansas City to Chicago?

  • What is the most popular airline from Kansas City to Chicago?

Best airlines flying from Kansas City to Chicago

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Airline
Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
FrontierPriceFrom $158Free CancellationRating
5.6
2,845 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $188Free CancellationRating
7.1
11,783 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $203Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,938 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $238Free CancellationRating
7.9
4,251 reviews
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  • Southwest Flights From Kansas City to Chicago

    Southwest flight deals from Kansas City to Chicago start from $238 round-trip. Over the 31 Southwest flights for this route in a normal week, average airfare is usually $434 round-trip - but some users have found much cheaper deals with momondo.

  • United Airlines Flights From Kansas City to Chicago

    $203 is the best United Airlines flight deal from Kansas City to Chicago found on momondo over the last 72 hours. The average United Airlines ticket price found was closer to $359, however, with flight time and availability significantly affecting the price. United Airlines (7.4/10 from 9,938 user reviews) flies into Chicago from Kansas City 34 times in an average week so prices can vary.

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