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Cheap flights from Kansas City to Chicago from $126

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 10/12. 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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8:32 pm - 12:23 amMCI  Kansas City-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
27h 51m1 stop Denver Intl
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7:28 pm - 7:37 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MCI Kansas City
24h 09m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Denver Intl
$237Frontier
Fri, Sep 18 - Mon, Sep 21
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8:43 pm - 12:24 amMCI  Kansas City-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
27h 41m1 stop Denver Intl
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6:30 am - 7:48 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MCI Kansas City
13h 18m1 stop Denver Intl
$239Frontier
Sat, Oct 17 - Thu, Oct 22
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6:36 pm - 8:30 pmMCI  Kansas City-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
1h 54mnonstop
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2:25 pm - 4:07 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MCI Kansas City
1h 42mnonstop
$239United Airlines
Fri, Sep 4 - Sun, Sep 6
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5:00 am - 6:44 amMCI  Kansas City-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
1h 44mnonstop
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11:00 pm - 12:35 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MCI Kansas City
1h 35mnonstop
$239American Airlines
Fri, Sep 4 - Sun, Sep 6
Southwest Logo
5:45 pm - 11:30 pmMCI  Kansas City-MDW Chicago Midway
5h 45m1 stop Austin Bergstrom
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7:40 am - 1:30 pmMDW  Chicago Midway-MCI Kansas City
5h 50m2 stops Nashville Intl Indianapolis
$240Southwest
Thu, Sep 10 - Tue, Sep 15
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11:05 am - 2:20 pmMCI  Kansas City-MDW Chicago Midway
3h 15m1 stop Indianapolis
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10:15 am - 6:10 pmMDW  Chicago Midway-MCI Kansas City
7h 55m2 stops El Paso Austin Bergstrom
$241Southwest
Sat, Sep 12 - Sat, Sep 19
American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 6:44 amMCI  Kansas City-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
1h 44mnonstop
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11:00 pm - 12:35 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MCI Kansas City
1h 35mnonstop
$244American Airlines
Thu, Sep 3 - Fri, Sep 4
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4:04 pm - 9:47 pmMCI  Kansas City-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
5h 43m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
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6:00 am - 11:32 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MCI Kansas City
5h 32m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
$252Delta
Fri, Sep 4 - Sat, Sep 5
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7:32 am - 9:20 amMCI  Kansas City-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
1h 48mnonstop
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8:00 pm - 9:47 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MCI Kansas City
1h 47mnonstop
$254United Airlines
Mon, Sep 14 - Mon, Sep 14
Delta Logo
4:04 pm - 9:47 pmMCI  Kansas City-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
5h 43m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
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6:00 am - 11:26 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MCI Kansas City
5h 26m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
$259Delta
Fri, Sep 4 - Sun, Sep 6

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Frontier flights from Kansas City to Chicago

Our best Frontier deals on Kansas City to Chicago flight tickets
Frontier
Sep 18
MCI8:32 pmKansas City
27h 51m
1 stop
ORD12:23 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Sep 21
ORD7:28 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
24h 09m
2 stops
MCI7:37 pmKansas City
$237
Frontier
Sep 2
MCI11:26 amKansas City
8h 42m
1 stop
ORD8:08 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Sep 5
ORD7:11 amChicago O'Hare Intl
8h 54m
1 stop
MCI4:05 pmKansas City
$240
Frontier
Sep 2
MCI11:26 amKansas City
8h 42m
1 stop
ORD8:08 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Sep 5
ORD7:11 amChicago O'Hare Intl
8h 54m
1 stop
MCI4:05 pmKansas City
$242

United Airlines flights from Kansas City to Chicago

Our best United Airlines deals on Kansas City to Chicago flight tickets
United Airlines
Sep 4
MCI6:36 pmKansas City
1h 54m
ORD8:30 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Sep 6
ORD2:25 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
1h 42m
MCI4:07 pmKansas City
$239
United Airlines
Dec 17
MCI6:00 amKansas City
1h 56m
ORD7:56 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Dec 22
ORD8:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
1h 49m
MCI9:49 pmKansas City
$255
United Airlines
Sep 4
MCI5:08 pmKansas City
1h 54m
ORD7:02 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Sep 7
ORD7:17 amChicago O'Hare Intl
1h 52m
MCI9:09 amKansas City
$272

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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 August 16, 2026.
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Kansas CityChicago

MCI Kansas City - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

MCIORD

Kansas City

Fri 9/18

8:32 pm-12:23 am

1 stop27h 51m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/21

7:28 pm-7:37 pm

2 stops24h 09m

$237

Kansas CityChicago

MCI Kansas City - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

MCIORD

Kansas City

Sat 10/17

8:43 pm-12:24 am

1 stop27h 41m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/22

6:30 am-7:48 pm

1 stop13h 18m

$239

Kansas CityChicago

MCI Kansas City - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

MCIORD

Kansas City

Fri 9/4

6:36 pm-8:30 pm

Nonstop1h 54m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/6

2:25 pm-4:07 pm

Nonstop1h 42m

$239
Quickest round-trip

Kansas CityChicago

MCI Kansas City - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

MCIORD

Kansas City

Fri 9/4

5:00 am-6:44 am

Nonstop1h 44m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/6

11:00 pm-12:35 am

Nonstop1h 35m

$239

Kansas CityChicago

MCI Kansas City - MDW Chicago Midway

MCIMDW

Kansas City

Thu 9/10

5:45 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop5h 45m

Chicago Midway

Tue 9/15

7:40 am-1:30 pm

2 stops5h 50m

$240

Kansas CityChicago

MCI Kansas City - MDW Chicago Midway

MCIMDW

Kansas City

Sat 9/12

11:05 am-2:20 pm

1 stop3h 15m

Chicago Midway

Sat 9/19

10:15 am-6:10 pm

2 stops7h 55m

$241

Kansas CityChicago

MCI Kansas City - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

MCIORD

Kansas City

Thu 9/3

5:00 am-6:44 am

Nonstop1h 44m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 9/4

11:00 pm-12:35 am

Nonstop1h 35m

$244

Kansas CityChicago

MCI Kansas City - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

MCIORD

Kansas City

Fri 9/4

4:04 pm-9:47 pm

1 stop5h 43m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/5

6:00 am-11:32 am

1 stop5h 32m

$252

Kansas CityChicago

MCI Kansas City - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

MCIORD

Kansas City

Mon 9/14

7:32 am-9:20 am

Nonstop1h 48m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/14

8:00 pm-9:47 pm

Nonstop1h 47m

$254

Kansas CityChicago

MCI Kansas City - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

MCIORD

Kansas City

Fri 9/4

4:04 pm-9:47 pm

1 stop5h 43m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/6

6:00 am-11:26 am

1 stop5h 26m

$259

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

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $305 to $461.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $237.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Chicago?

The month of December is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Chicago from Kansas City, with most prices found around $293. If you’re not able to fly to Chicago in December, then October is your next best option. Flight prices from Kansas City to Chicago during October average around $317.

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 Friday when prices can be found for as low as $571. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. When flying out on a Sunday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from Kansas City to Chicago for around $854.

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 $579. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Chicago is at noon when prices are around $1,015.

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 $356 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 $296 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?

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between Kansas City to Chicago.

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

As of August 2026, prices for Kansas City to Chicago flights are approximately 18% 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

$201

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 $201. The best round-trip flight deal from Kansas City to Chicago found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $325.
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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Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
FrontierPriceFrom $158Free CancellationRating
5.6
2,686 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $207Free CancellationRating
7.4
10,105 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $219Free CancellationRating
7.1
11,947 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $245Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,218 reviews
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  • Southwest Flights From Kansas City to Chicago

    Southwest flight deals from Kansas City to Chicago start from $245 round-trip. Over the 26 Southwest flights for this route in a normal week, average airfare is usually $442 round-trip - but some users have found much cheaper deals with momondo.

  • United Airlines Flights From Kansas City to Chicago

    $207 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 $366, however, with flight time and availability significantly affecting the price. United Airlines (7.4/10 from 10,105 user reviews) flies into Chicago from Kansas City 32 times in an average week so prices can vary.

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