Can I fly direct from Chicago to Kansas City?

Yes, direct flights from Chicago to Kansas City are available. Historically, approximately 55.2% of flights on this route have been direct. For flights that include stopovers, travelers typically experience 2 stopovers on average.

How many hours is the flight from Chicago to Kansas City?

The typical direct flight from Chicago to Kansas City has a duration of 1 hour and 46 minutes. This route covers a distance of 647 kilometers. Flights with one stopover, however, historically take considerably longer, averaging 11 hours and 24 minutes.

How often do cheap flights from Chicago to Kansas City come up?

Historically, cheap flights from Chicago to Kansas City come up frequently. This route is considered to have a consistent availability of deals. Travelers can typically find favorable prices with regularity.

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2026-09-23 – 2026-09-28
CHI - Kansas City
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Chicago to Kansas City: Overview

Insights for flights from Chicago to Kansas City

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Chicago to Kansas City, the cheapest month to fly is typically February, with a median fare of $175. Other budget-friendly options include May, where the median fare is $234, and September, with a median of $251.

Fares for this route typically range from $267–$619, with a median of $379. Right now, fares are below the typical level, and only 2% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily for this route.

When considering direct flights from Chicago to Kansas City, 55.2% of recent itineraries are non-stop. This indicates a mixed offering, where a meaningful share are non-stop, and the remaining itineraries typically include 2 connections.

A typical journey from Chicago to Kansas City takes about 11h 22m, including connections. This duration accounts for both direct and connecting flights, providing an overall median travel time for the route.

The distance between Chicago and Kansas City is 647 kilometers, classifying this as a short-haul route. This means you can expect a relatively quick journey between these two cities.

How much is a round trip from Chicago to Kansas City

Regular price: $187 - $366

Prices are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Chicago to Kansas City is $187 to $366. The current lowest deal is $200 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Sep 19-Sep 29.

now $200

Low $187

High $366

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

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Chicago to Kansas City

American Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Chicago to Kansas City

Wed, Jul 29

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Kansas City

Chicago (ORD) - Kansas City (MCI)

Frontier Airlines

$395

$294

One-way

Thu, Jul 30

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Kansas City

Chicago (ORD) - Kansas City (MCI)

Frontier Airlines

$395

$324

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MDW - Kansas City

Chicago (MDW) - Kansas City (MCI)

Frontier Airlines

$484

$326

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

MDW - Kansas City

Chicago (MDW) - Kansas City (MCI)

Frontier Airlines

$385

$323

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

MDW - Kansas City

Chicago (MDW) - Kansas City (MCI)

Frontier Airlines

$332

$238

One-way

Thu, Aug 6

⌛ Last-Minute

RFD - Kansas City

Chicago (RFD) - Kansas City (MCI)

Allegiant Air

$372

$340

One-way

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

4 nights

Aug 1 - Aug 5

$484 → $326

33%

1 night

Jul 29 - Jul 30

$395 → $294

26%

4 nights

Oct 1 - Oct 5

$302 → $206

32%

7 nights

Aug 5 - Aug 12

$332 → $238

28%

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 $200.

📅 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

Typical flight time is 11h 22m

The typical flight duration from Chicago to Kansas City is 11 hours and 22 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Direct flights are available

55.2% of recent flights from Chicago to Kansas City are direct, with frequent deals.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers a recent deal

Frontier Airlines had a recent deal for $200 from Chicago to Kansas City.

🎯 Booking tip

Consider booking during cheaper months

Booking in February, May, or September could offer lower prices for this route.

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

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

Eppley Airfield (OMA)

Eppley Airfield is a major regional airport with a high volume of domestic flights.

📍 ~269 km from Kansas City (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$212

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Kansas City

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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. Across the trailing quarter, flights booked in this window had an average price of $451. In contrast, booking 14-27 days out saw average prices rise to $554, while flights booked 28-59 days in advance averaged $691.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Chicago to Kansas City is considered to be $267 or less. The median price for this route was $379. Prices typically start to increase significantly above the $267 mark, with 75% of fares being $619 or less.

Historically, February, May, and September have offered the cheapest flights from Chicago to Kansas City. February had a median price of $175, while May's median was $234. September also showed a median price of $251, which was the same as the most expensive month in the trailing 270 days. The annual median price for this route was $379.

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Chicago to Kansas City: Overview

Insights for flights from Chicago to Kansas City

The distance between Chicago and Kansas City is 647 kilometers, classifying this as a short-haul route. This means you can expect a relatively quick journey between these two cities.

How much is a round trip from Chicago to Kansas City

Regular price: $187 - $366

Prices are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Chicago to Kansas City is $187 to $366. The current lowest deal is $200 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Sep 19-Sep 29.

now $200

Low $187

High $366

The cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Kansas City

February

Cheapest

Flights from $175

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $560

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Chicago to Kansas City

American Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Chicago to Kansas City

Wed, Jul 29

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Kansas City

Chicago (ORD) - Kansas City (MCI)

Frontier Airlines

$395

$294

One-way

Thu, Jul 30

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Kansas City

Chicago (ORD) - Kansas City (MCI)

Frontier Airlines

$395

$324

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MDW - Kansas City

Chicago (MDW) - Kansas City (MCI)

Frontier Airlines

$484

$326

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

MDW - Kansas City

Chicago (MDW) - Kansas City (MCI)

Frontier Airlines

$385

$323

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

MDW - Kansas City

Chicago (MDW) - Kansas City (MCI)

Frontier Airlines

$332

$238

One-way

Thu, Aug 6

⌛ Last-Minute

RFD - Kansas City

Chicago (RFD) - Kansas City (MCI)

Allegiant Air

$372

$340

One-way

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

4 nights

Aug 1 - Aug 5

$484 → $326

33%

1 night

Jul 29 - Jul 30

$395 → $294

26%

4 nights

Oct 1 - Oct 5

$302 → $206

32%

7 nights

Aug 5 - Aug 12

$332 → $238

28%

Popular Airports to fly from Chicago to Kansas City