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August 18 - August 24

Cheapest

Best

Earliest

MDW - Kansas City

$283

$194

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September 22 - September 30

Cheapest

Best

MDW - Kansas City

$279

$194

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September 15 - September 30

ORD - Kansas City

$233

$195

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September 15 - September 30

MDW - Kansas City

$250

$195

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September 2 - September 9

MDW - Kansas City

$142

$198

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September 9 - September 16

MDW - Kansas City

$148

$198

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October 14 - October 21

MDW - Kansas City

$158

$198

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September 22 - October 5

MDW - Kansas City

$261

$203

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September 15 - October 5

MDW - Kansas City

$246

$203

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September 15 - October 5

ORD - Kansas City

$229

$204

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Insights for flights from Chicago to Kansas City

For cheap flights from Chicago to Kansas City, February stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of just $175. Other cost-effective options include May, where the median fare is $234, and September, with a median of $251.

Fares for this route typically range from $327–$705, with a median price of $473. Right now, fares are significantly below the typical level for this route. Currently, only 2% of recent fares are classified as a good price, indicating that finding exceptional value may require flexibility.

When considering direct flights from Chicago to Kansas City, 45.9% of itineraries are non-stop, meaning a meaningful share are non-stop, the rest connect once. For those itineraries that do include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

A typical journey from Chicago to Kansas City takes approximately 11h 22m, including connections. This duration accounts for both direct flights and itineraries with one or more stopovers.

The distance between Chicago and Kansas City is 647 kilometers, classifying this as a short-haul route.

How much is a round trip from Chicago to Kansas City

Regular price: $232 - $315

Prices are currently below the regular range for flights from Chicago to Kansas City.

The regular price range for flights from Chicago to Kansas City is between $232 and $315. The current lowest deal is $194 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from August 18 to August 24.

now $194

Low $232

High $315

The cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Kansas City

The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Kansas City is February, with a median price of $175. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $560. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

February

Cheapest

Flights from $175

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $560

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Direct flights from Chicago to Kansas City

Southwest Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Chicago to Kansas City

Sat, Jun 20

⌛ Last-Minute

MDW - Kansas City

Chicago (MDW) - Kansas City (MCI)

Frontier Airlines

$436

$404

One-way

Mon, Jun 22

⌛ Last-Minute

MDW - Kansas City

Chicago (MDW) - Kansas City (MCI)

Frontier Airlines

$411

$391

One-way

Sat, Jun 27

⌛ Last-Minute

MDW - Kansas City

Chicago (MDW) - Kansas City (MCI)

Frontier Airlines

$356

$337

One-way

Mon, Jun 29

⌛ Last-Minute

MDW - Kansas City

Chicago (MDW) - Kansas City (MCI)

Frontier Airlines

$348

$322

One-way

Wed, Jul 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MDW - Kansas City

Chicago (MDW) - Kansas City (MCI)

Frontier Airlines

$342

$250

One-way

Wed, Jul 1

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Kansas City

Chicago (ORD) - Kansas City (MCI)

Frontier Airlines

$250

$265

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Chicago to Kansas City

3 nights

Jul 1 - Jul 4

$368 → $266

28%

6 nights

Jul 1 - Jul 7

$342 → $250

27%

6 nights

Aug 18 - Aug 24

$283 → $194

31%

7 nights

Jul 15 - Jul 22

$326 → $240

26%

Popular Airports to fly from Chicago to Kansas City

Chicago - Kansas City route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Chicago to Kansas City are below the typical level at $194.

📅 Best time to fly

February is historically cheapest at $175

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Kansas City, with a median price of $175.

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 11h 22m

The median flight time from Chicago to Kansas City is 11 hours and 22 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Mixed direct and connecting options

About 46% of recent deals are direct, with connecting flights typically having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Southwest Airlines offers direct flights

Southwest Airlines offers direct flights for the Chicago to Kansas City route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently for this route

Deals for flights from Chicago to Kansas City appear frequently, about 0.53 deals per day.

Chicago main airports to depart from

Chicago Midway International (MDW)

Cheapest

Chicago Midway International is a good option for flights from Chicago to Kansas City, with competitive prices.

📍 ~15 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$194

Chicago Rockford International (RFD)

Chicago Rockford International offers another departure choice for your trip from Chicago to Kansas City.

📍 ~120 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$265

O Hare International (ORD)

O Hare International provides a convenient departure point for flights from Chicago to Kansas City.

📍 ~25 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$199

Kansas City main airports to arrive at

Kansas City International (MCI)

Cheapest

Kansas City International Airport is a good option for flights to Kansas City.

📍 ~25 km from Kansas City (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$194

Airports nearby Kansas City used as alternative

Kansas City International (MCI)

Kansas City International (MCI) is the primary commercial airport for the Kansas City metropolitan area.

📍 ~25 km from Kansas City (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$194

Eppley Airfield (OMA)

Eppley Airfield (OMA) is a major regional airport with a variety of domestic carriers and direct interstate access.

📍 ~260 km from Kansas City (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$216

St. Louis Lambert International (STL)

Cheapest

St. Louis Lambert International (STL) is a major international hub with an extensive flight network in the region.

📍 ~380 km from Kansas City (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$109

Des Moines International (DSM)

Des Moines International (DSM) is a reliable regional airport with consistent service to major hubs.

📍 ~280 km from Kansas City (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$196

Tulsa International (TUL)

Tulsa International (TUL) is a significant regional airport with good connectivity to southern hubs.

📍 ~280 km from Kansas City (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$212

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Kansas City

Kansas City, United States

33% AI deal score

$8,141

From ORD

Elite

Jun 27

Kansas City, United States

33% AI deal score

$1,578

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Kansas City

Historically, booking flights from Chicago to Kansas City 60+ days in advance typically yields the lowest average prices, around $451. For travelers booking within 14-27 days of departure, the average price increases to $554. Flights booked 28-59 days out have an even higher average price of $691. Planning further ahead can lead to more economical fares.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Chicago to Kansas City is considered to be $327 or less. The median price for this route was $473. Fares can range upwards of $705, which represents the higher end of prices observed. Aiming for a fare around $327 can help secure a more budget-friendly trip.

Historically, February has been the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Kansas City, with a median price of $175. May and September also offer relatively low median prices at $234 and $251, respectively. The annual median price for this route is $473, indicating that these specific months provide significant savings compared to the yearly average.

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Insights for flights from Chicago to Kansas City

How much is a round trip from Chicago to Kansas City

The cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Kansas City

Direct flights from Chicago to Kansas City

Last-minute flights going from Chicago to Kansas City

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Chicago to Kansas City

Popular Airports to fly from Chicago to Kansas City

Chicago - Kansas City route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

February is historically cheapest at $175

Median flight time is 11h 22m

Mixed direct and connecting options

Southwest Airlines offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently for this route

Chicago main airports to depart from

Kansas City main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Kansas City used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Kansas City

Best Elite deals to Kansas City

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Kansas City

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