Can I fly direct from Chicago to Kansas City?

Yes, direct flights from Chicago to Kansas City are typically available. Historically, approximately 55.2% of the flights on this route across the trailing quarter were direct. For travelers with connecting flights, the median number of stopovers was 2. This indicates a good chance of finding a non-stop option for your journey.

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

A direct flight from Chicago to Kansas City typically takes about 1 hour and 46 minutes. This accounts for the 647 kilometers distance between the two cities. Flights with one stop, however, have a significantly longer median duration, averaging 11 hours and 24 minutes. For the quickest travel, a direct option is recommended.

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

Cheap flights from Chicago to Kansas City are considered to come up frequently. This route is a good candidate for finding deals. Travelers can often find favorable prices when planning their trips.

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Chicago to Kansas City: Overview

Insights for flights from Chicago to Kansas City

For travelers looking for cheap flights from Chicago to Kansas City, the cheapest month to fly is typically February, with a median fare of $175. Other cost-effective options include May, where the median fare is $234, and September, with a median fare of $251. Planning your trip around these months can lead to more favorable prices.

Fares for this route typically range from $267–$619, with a median of $379. Right now, fares are below the typical level, which can present a good opportunity for booking. Currently, only 2% of recent fares are classified as a good price, indicating that finding exceptionally low prices might require some flexibility.

When flying from Chicago to Kansas City, 55.2% of recent fares are for direct flights. This means a meaningful share are non-stop, while the rest connect at least once. For itineraries that include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2, so you should account for additional travel time if your flight is not direct.

A typical journey from Chicago to Kansas City takes approximately 11h 22m, including connections. This duration reflects the overall travel time, considering that many itineraries involve at least one stopover, as indicated by the direct flight share. You should factor in this total travel time when planning your trip.

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 flight, though the overall journey time can be extended by connections.

How much is a round trip from Chicago to Kansas City

Regular price: $191 - $303

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Chicago to Kansas City is $191 to $303. The current lowest deal is $140 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Oct 3-Oct 5.

now $140

Low $191

High $303

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

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Chicago to Kansas City

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

MDW - Kansas City

Chicago (MDW) - Kansas City (MCI)

Southwest Airlines

$505

$468

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Kansas City

Chicago (ORD) - Kansas City (MCI)

Frontier Airlines

$481

$362

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Kansas City

Chicago (ORD) - Kansas City (MCI)

Frontier Airlines

$455

$368

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Kansas City

Chicago (ORD) - Kansas City (MCI)

Frontier Airlines

$463

$378

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Kansas City

Chicago (ORD) - Kansas City (MCI)

Frontier Airlines

$461

$380

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Kansas City

Chicago (ORD) - Kansas City (MCI)

Frontier Airlines

$455

$330

One-way

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

2 nights

Sep 15 - Sep 17

$481 → $334

31%

2 nights

Oct 3 - Oct 5

$239 → $140

41%

1 night

Sep 19 - Sep 20

$414 → $319

23%

2 nights

Sep 27 - Sep 29

$304 → $219

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 for Chicago to Kansas City are below the typical level at $267 to $619.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in February for the lowest prices

Historically, February offers the lowest median prices at $175 for flights from Chicago to Kansas City.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights are typically 11h 22m

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

✈️ Airlines & availability

Mixed availability of direct flights

Direct flights are available for 55.2% of recent routes, with connecting flights typically having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights

United Airlines is one carrier providing direct flights on the Chicago to Kansas City route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from Chicago to Kansas City appear frequently, offering good booking opportunities.

Chicago main airports to depart from

O Hare International (ORD)

Cheapest

Departing from O'Hare International offers a wide selection of flights to Kansas City.

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

💸 Flights from ~$196

Kansas City main airports to arrive at

Kansas City International (MCI)

Cheapest

Kansas City International Airport is a great arrival option for flights from Chicago to Kansas City.

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

💸 Flights from ~$196

Airports nearby Kansas City used as alternative

Eppley Airfield (OMA)

Eppley Airfield is a major regional airport that can offer competitive pricing and a variety of carriers.

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

💸 Flights from ~$210

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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 prices. The average price for tickets booked within this window was $451 across the trailing quarter. In contrast, flights booked 14-27 days out had an average price of $554, while those booked 28-59 days out averaged $691. Planning ahead by more than two months can lead to significant savings.

Across the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Chicago to Kansas City was considered to be $267 or less. The median price for this route was $379 during that period. Fares around $619 or higher were in the more expensive range. Travelers aiming for a budget-friendly trip should target prices at or below the $267 threshold.

Historically, February has offered the cheapest flights from Chicago to Kansas City, with a median price of $175. May and September also presented budget-friendly options, with median prices of $234 and $251, respectively. The annual median price for this route was $379, indicating that these months provide notable savings compared to the yearly average.

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Chicago to Kansas City: Overview

Insights for flights from Chicago to Kansas City

How much is a round trip from Chicago to Kansas City

Regular price: $191 - $303

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Chicago to Kansas City is $191 to $303. The current lowest deal is $140 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Oct 3-Oct 5.

now $140

Low $191

High $303

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

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Chicago to Kansas City

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

MDW - Kansas City

Chicago (MDW) - Kansas City (MCI)

Southwest Airlines

$505

$468

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Kansas City

Chicago (ORD) - Kansas City (MCI)

Frontier Airlines

$481

$362

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Kansas City

Chicago (ORD) - Kansas City (MCI)

Frontier Airlines

$455

$368

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Kansas City

Chicago (ORD) - Kansas City (MCI)

Frontier Airlines

$463

$378

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Kansas City

Chicago (ORD) - Kansas City (MCI)

Frontier Airlines

$461

$380

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Kansas City

Chicago (ORD) - Kansas City (MCI)

Frontier Airlines

$455

$330

One-way

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

2 nights

Sep 15 - Sep 17

$481 → $334

31%

2 nights

Oct 3 - Oct 5

$239 → $140

41%

1 night

Sep 19 - Sep 20

$414 → $319

23%

2 nights

Sep 27 - Sep 29

$304 → $219

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 for Chicago to Kansas City are below the typical level at $267 to $619.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in February for the lowest prices

Historically, February offers the lowest median prices at $175 for flights from Chicago to Kansas City.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights are typically 11h 22m

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

✈️ Airlines & availability

Mixed availability of direct flights

Direct flights are available for 55.2% of recent routes, with connecting flights typically having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights

United Airlines is one carrier providing direct flights on the Chicago to Kansas City route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from Chicago to Kansas City appear frequently, offering good booking opportunities.

Chicago main airports to depart from

O Hare International (ORD)

Cheapest

Departing from O'Hare International offers a wide selection of flights to Kansas City.

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

💸 Flights from ~$196

Kansas City main airports to arrive at

Kansas City International (MCI)

Cheapest

Kansas City International Airport is a great arrival option for flights from Chicago to Kansas City.

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

💸 Flights from ~$196

Airports nearby Kansas City used as alternative

Eppley Airfield (OMA)

Eppley Airfield is a major regional airport that can offer competitive pricing and a variety of carriers.

Kansas City, United States

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Kansas City

Cheap Flights from Chicago to Kansas City

Today’s best flight deals from Chicago to Kansas City

Chicago to Kansas City: Overview

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

Fly in February for the lowest prices

Flights are typically 11h 22m

Mixed availability of direct flights

United Airlines offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently

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

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

What's a cheap fare from Chicago to Kansas City?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Chicago to Kansas City?

Can I fly direct from Chicago to Kansas City?

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

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

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Chicago to Kansas City: Overview

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

Fly in February for the lowest prices

Flights are typically 11h 22m

Mixed availability of direct flights

United Airlines offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently

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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Dec 12

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Kansas City

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What's a cheap fare from Chicago to Kansas City?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Chicago to Kansas City?