How long does it take to fly to Chicago?

Average flight duration from Kansas to Chicago depends on which airport you fly into and out of. Flying from Manhattan to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is 1h 51m on average, while flying from Salina to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is 1h 53m on average. Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is the most popular airport in Chicago.

How many flights depart from Kansas to Chicago on average per week?

As of August 2025, 722 flights take off from Kansas and land in Chicago each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Thu, with 18% of weekly flights taking off on this day.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Kansas to Chicago?

United Airlines, Southwest, and American Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Kansas to Chicago

What airlines fly to Chicago?

American Airlines, United Airlines and Southwest are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Chicago from Kansas according to our data. American Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 49% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Chicago. Keep in mind that there are 3 different airlines that fly to Chicago on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How many flights depart from Kansas to Chicago on average per day?

The number of flights available between Kansas and Chicago is 103 per day as of August 2025. The most frequent departure time is 2:00PM, with 44% of daily flights leaving in the afternoon.

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

Prices for flights from Kansas to Chicago are updated daily.

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

As of August 2025, there are 3 operators available to choose from for flights from Kansas to Chicago.

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

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Kansas to Chicago.

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

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Chicago can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Chicago. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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7:30 am - 9:17 amMCI-ORD

1h 47mnonstop

3:45 pm - 5:20 pmORD-MCI

1h 35mnonstop

$105United Airlines

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Wed, Sep 3 - Wed, Sep 3

6:00 pm - 7:25 pmMCI-MDW

1h 25mnonstop

8:30 pm - 10:00 pmMDW-MCI

1h 30mnonstop

$105Southwest

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7:30 am - 9:17 amMCI-ORD

1h 47mnonstop

8:00 pm - 9:42 pmORD-MCI

1h 42mnonstop

$117United Airlines

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7:30 am - 9:17 amMCI-ORD

1h 47mnonstop

8:00 pm - 9:42 pmORD-MCI

1h 42mnonstop

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7:12 am - 8:51 amMCI-ORD

1h 39mnonstop

7:01 pm - 8:40 pmORD-MCI

1h 39mnonstop

$123American Airlines

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3:50 pm - 6:00 pmTUL-ORD

2h 10mnonstop

12:34 pm - 2:33 pmORD-TUL

1h 59mnonstop

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6:35 am - 12:45 pmMCI-ORD

6h 10m1 stop

5:40 pm - 11:05 pmORD-MCI

5h 25m1 stop

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6:00 am - 11:34 amMCI-MDW

5h 34m1 stop

7:17 pm - 11:05 pmMDW-MCI

3h 48m1 stop

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11:37 am - 12:50 amMCI-ORD

13h 13m1 stop

7:15 am - 5:55 pmORD-MCI

10h 40m1 stop

$194Frontier

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4:30 pm - 1:44 pmMCI-MDW

21h 14m1 stop

4:29 pm - 7:02 pmMDW-MCI

26h 33m1 stop

$195Frontier

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American Airlines flights from Kansas to Chicago

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Sep 27

TUL3:50 pmTulsa

2h 10m

ORD6:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Oct 1

ORD12:34 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

1h 59m

TUL2:33 pmTulsa

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Aug 25

TUL7:25 pmTulsa

2h 05m

ORD9:30 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Aug 30

ORD9:45 amChicago O'Hare Intl

2h 00m

TUL11:45 amTulsa

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Aug 25

MCI5:17 amKansas City

1h 40m

ORD6:57 amChicago O'Hare Intl

Aug 28

ORD7:05 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

1h 43m

MCI8:48 pmKansas City

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Oct 16

MCI11:37 amKansas City

13h 13m

1 stop

ORD12:50 amChicago O'Hare Intl

Oct 18

ORD7:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl

10h 40m

1 stop

MCI5:55 pmKansas City

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Aug 11

MCI8:01 pmKansas City

28h 31m

1 stop

ORD12:32 amChicago O'Hare Intl

Aug 13

ORD7:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl

11h 23m

1 stop

MCI6:23 pmKansas City

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Aug 21

MCI2:18 pmKansas City

10h 14m

1 stop

ORD12:32 amChicago O'Hare Intl

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ORD6:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl

7h 33m

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Wed 9/3

7:30 am-9:17 am

Nonstop1h 47m

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3:45 pm-5:20 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

$105

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6:00 pm-7:25 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

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Wed 9/10

8:30 pm-10:00 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

$105

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MCI - ORD

MCIORD

Kansas City

Sat 9/13

7:30 am-9:17 am

Nonstop1h 47m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/13

8:00 pm-9:42 pm

Nonstop1h 42m

$117

Kansas CityChicago

MCI - ORD

MCIORD

Kansas City

Thu 9/4

7:30 am-9:17 am

Nonstop1h 47m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/6

8:00 pm-9:42 pm

Nonstop1h 42m

$122

Kansas CityChicago

MCI - ORD

MCIORD

Kansas City

Sat 9/27

7:12 am-8:51 am

Nonstop1h 39m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/29

7:01 pm-8:40 pm

Nonstop1h 39m

$123

TulsaChicago

TUL - ORD

TULORD

Tulsa

Sat 9/27

3:50 pm-6:00 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/1

12:34 pm-2:33 pm

Nonstop1h 59m

$123

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MCI - ORD

MCIORD

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Tue 8/26

6:35 am-12:45 pm

1 stop6h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/26

5:40 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop5h 25m

$177

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MCI - MDW

MCIMDW

Kansas City

Sun 8/31

6:00 am-11:34 am

1 stop5h 34m

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Wed 9/3

7:17 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop3h 48m

$177

Kansas CityChicago

MCI - ORD

MCIORD

Kansas City

Thu 10/16

11:37 am-12:50 am

1 stop13h 13m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/18

7:15 am-5:55 pm

1 stop10h 40m

$194

Kansas CityChicago

MCI - MDW

MCIMDW

Kansas City

Sat 11/1

4:30 pm-1:44 pm

1 stop21h 14m

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Sun 11/2

4:29 pm-7:02 pm

1 stop26h 33m

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Chicago?

The month of October is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Chicago from Kansas, with most prices found around $259. If you’re not able to fly to Chicago in October, then August is your next best option. Flight prices from Kansas to Chicago during August average around $269.

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 Saturday when prices can be found for as low as $468. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. When flying out on a Monday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from Kansas to Chicago for around $724.

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 to Chicago during this time can be as low as $503. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Chicago is in the evening when prices are around $910.

What is the cheapest Kansas to Chicago flight route?

Fly from Wichita Eisenhower National to Chicago O'Hare Intl for the best Kansas - Chicago flight prices

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Chicago from Kansas when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Chicago for around $309 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Chicago from Kansas for as low as $224 on momondo.

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

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on Kansas 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 to Chicago flights?

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Best Price Found	$53
Fastest flight time	1h 20m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in Chicago	2 airports

The best one-way flight to Chicago from Kansas in the past 72 hours is $53. The best round-trip flight deal from Kansas to Chicago found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $105.

The fastest flight from Kansas to Chicago takes 1h 20m

Direct flights go from Kansas to Chicago every day.

There are 2 airports near Chicago: Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD), Chicago Midway (MDW)

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Prices for flights from Kansas to Chicago are updated daily.
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As of August 2025, there are 3 operators available to choose from for flights from Kansas to Chicago.
How old do you have to be to fly from Kansas to Chicago?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Kansas to Chicago.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chicago?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Chicago can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Chicago. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.
What is the most popular plane model from Kansas to Chicago?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular plane model on flight routes from Kansas to Chicago is Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 700 (21.49% of total bookings). The next most popular plane models are Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets) (20.02%), Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet CRJ-550 (14.68%), and Boeing 737-700 (10.90%).

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United Airlines	PriceFrom $185	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 8,917 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $209	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 10,000 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Southwest	PriceFrom $258	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 4,244 reviews	Search Southwest flights

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Kansas to Chicago

Look no further. We've gone through all the searches for this route on momondo so you have the important information and insights to find the cheapest flight ticket for your trip

What is the cheapest month to fly to Chicago?

The month of October is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Chicago from Kansas, with most prices found around $259. If you’re not able to fly to Chicago in October, then August is your next best option. Flight prices from Kansas to Chicago during August average around $269.

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

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 to Chicago during this time can be as low as $503. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Chicago is in the evening when prices are around $910.

What is the cheapest Kansas to Chicago flight route?

Fly from Wichita Eisenhower National to Chicago O'Hare Intl for the best Kansas - Chicago flight prices

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

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

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on Kansas 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 to Chicago flights?

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

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Kansas to Chicago?

United Airlines, Southwest, and American Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Kansas to Chicago

What airlines fly to Chicago?

How many flights depart from Kansas to Chicago on average per day?

The number of flights available between Kansas and Chicago is 103 per day as of August 2025. The most frequent departure time is 2:00PM, with 44% of daily flights leaving in the afternoon.

How many flights depart from Kansas to Chicago on average per week?

As of August 2025, 722 flights take off from Kansas and land in Chicago each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Thu, with 18% of weekly flights taking off on this day.

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