Cheap Flights from Kansas City to Chicago
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August 10 - August 13
MCI - Chicago
$249
$162
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September 2 - September 9
MCI - Chicago
$231
$163
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October 6 - November 3
MCI - Chicago
$191
$166
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August 28 - August 30
MCI - Chicago
$243
$168
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September 22 - September 30
MCI - Chicago
$208
$169
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August 19 - August 22
MCI - Chicago
$243
$171
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September 5 - September 9
MCI - Chicago
$243
$171
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September 23 - September 30
MCI - Chicago
$218
$171
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September 23 - October 21
MCI - Chicago
$186
$175
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September 29 - October 28
MCI - Chicago
$186
$176
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Kansas City to Chicago: Overview
Insights for flights from Kansas City to Chicago
How much is a round trip from Kansas City to Chicago
Regular price: $200 - $287
Prices for flights from Kansas City to Chicago are currently below the regular range.
The regular price range for this route is $200-$287. The current lowest deal is $162 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Aug 10-Aug 13.
now $162
Low $200
High $287
The cheapest time to fly from Kansas City to Chicago
The cheapest month to fly from MKC to CHI is December, with a median price of $267. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $877. Prices are generally lower from February to December.
December
Flights from $267
March
Flights from $877
Direct flights from Kansas City to Chicago
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Last-minute flights going from Kansas City to Chicago
Tue, Jul 14
MCI - Chicago
Kansas City (MCI) - Chicago (ORD)
Frontier Airlines
$350
$336
One-way
Tue, Jul 28
MCI - Chicago
Kansas City (MCI) - Chicago (ORD)
Frontier Airlines
$246
$240
One-way
Sat, Aug 1
MCI - Chicago
Kansas City (MCI) - Chicago (ORD)
Frontier Airlines
$256
$228
One-way
Sat, Aug 1
MCI - Chicago
Kansas City (MCI) - Chicago (ORD)
Frontier Airlines
$256
$230
One-way
Sat, Aug 1
MCI - Chicago
Kansas City (MCI) - Chicago (MDW)
Frontier Airlines
$267
$246
One-way
Sat, Aug 1
MCI - Chicago
Kansas City (MCI) - Chicago (ORD)
Frontier Airlines
$258
$250
One-way
Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Kansas City to Chicago
Aug 26 - Aug 29
$271 → $230
15%
Oct 28 - Oct 31
$270 → $230
15%
Nov 4 - Nov 6
$262 → $232
11%
Aug 26 - Aug 28
$274 → $249
9%
Popular Airports to fly from Kansas City to Chicago
Kansas City - Chicago route insights
💸 Price insights
Recent fares are above the typical level
Recent fares from Kansas City to Chicago are above the typical level at $522.
📅 Best time to fly
Fly in February for the best prices
Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $175.
⏱️ Flight duration
Direct flights average 1h 50m
Direct flights to Chicago typically take 1h 50m, while connecting flights average 22h 20m.
✈️ Airlines & availability
Connecting flights are dominant
About 29.5% of recent flights from Kansas City to Chicago are direct.
🏆 Airline highlight
American Airlines offers direct flights
American Airlines has offered direct flights on this route recently.
🎯 Booking tip
Deals appear frequently
Deals for flights on this route appear frequently, about every 30 days.
Kansas City main airports to depart from
Kansas City International (MCI)
Kansas City International (MCI) is a convenient option for flights from Kansas City to Chicago.
📍 ~25 km from Kansas City (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$162
Chicago main airports to arrive at
O Hare International (ORD)
O'Hare International Airport is a major hub, offering extensive connections for your trip to Chicago.
📍 ~25 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car, train).
💸 Flights from ~$162
Chicago Midway International (MDW)
Chicago Midway International Airport provides a convenient option for reaching Chicago from Kansas City.
📍 ~14 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car, train).
💸 Flights from ~$182
Chicago Rockford International (RFD)
Chicago Rockford International Airport is an alternative arrival point for the Chicago area.
📍 ~126 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car).
💸 Flights from ~$223
Airports nearby Chicago used as alternative
General Mitchell International (MKE)
General Mitchell International is a major international airport with significant carrier presence and direct flight options.
📍 ~135 km from Chicago (reachable by car or train)
💸 Flights from ~$137
Gerald R. Ford International (GRR)
Gerald R. Ford International is the second largest airport in Michigan with a robust domestic network.
📍 ~250 km from Chicago (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$226
Dane County Regional (MSN)
Dane County Regional is a reliable regional hub with efficient operations and good amenities.
📍 ~200 km from Chicago (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$272
South Bend International (SBN)
South Bend International is geographically the closest alternative airport to the Chicago metro area.
📍 ~120 km from Chicago (reachable by car or train)
💸 Flights from ~$249
Fort Wayne International (FWA)
Fort Wayne International offers multiple cabin classes and solid connectivity for eastern domestic destinations.
📍 ~260 km from Chicago (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$271
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