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$113+ Cheap flights from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago (CHI)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MCI — CHI
Dec 28 — Jan 41
Sat 12/28
Sat 1/4
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Kansas City to Chicago are usually found in September or April, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Wednesday and return on a Friday

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$212
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$113
(Southwest)

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December

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September

Average price

$310
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This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/316:10 amMCI - MDW
Nonstop1h 35mSouthwest
Sat 1/411:05 amMDW - MCI
Nonstop1h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 12/22$401
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/298:00 amMCI - ORD
Nonstop1h 44mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/318:05 pmORD - MCI
Nonstop1h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/21$430
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/302:38 pmMCI - ORD
1 stop9h 08mFrontier
Thu 1/21:07 pmORD - MCI
1 stop6h 31mFrontier
Deal found 12/22$438
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/295:12 amMCI - ORD
1 stop7h 47mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/318:00 amORD - MCI
Nonstop1h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/22$440
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/293:47 pmMCI - ORD
1 stop7h 05mDelta
Tue 12/315:50 pmORD - MCI
1 stop4h 47mDelta
Deal found 12/22$449
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/316:00 amMCI - MDW
1 stop5h 08mDelta
Thu 1/211:48 amMDW - MCI
1 stop5h 21mDelta
Deal found 12/23$449
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/295:10 amMCI - ORD
1 stop8h 50mSouthwest
Tue 12/311:45 pmORD - MCI
2 stops7h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 12/21$454
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/3010:46 pmMCI - ORD
3 stops21h 05mSpirit Airlines
Fri 1/39:35 pmORD - MCI
2 stops24h 16mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/21$605
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/277:11 pmMCI - ORD
3 stops17h 44mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/115:50 amORD - MCI
2 stops28h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/21$745
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/232:47 pmMCI - ORD
1 stop9h 12mAlaska Airlines
Tue 12/247:00 amORD - MCI
2 stops16h 59mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/22$1,423

Find flights from Kansas City to Chicago within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Kansas City to Chicago that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 23, 2024.

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Kansas CityChicago

MCI - ORD

MCIORD

Kansas City

Wed 1/22

7:00 am-8:47 am

Nonstop1h 47m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/25

7:58 am-9:44 am

Nonstop1h 46m

$212

Kansas CityChicago

MCI - MDW

MCIMDW

Kansas City

Wed 1/15

11:30 am-12:55 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

Chicago Midway

Thu 1/16

12:45 pm-2:15 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

$213

Kansas CityChicago

MCI - ORD

MCIORD

Kansas City

Tue 1/14

6:15 am-12:55 pm

1 stop6h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/14

7:10 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop4h 15m

$216

Kansas CityChicago

MCI - MDW

MCIMDW

Kansas City

Tue 1/14

6:15 am-1:08 pm

1 stop6h 53m

Chicago Midway

Tue 1/14

6:59 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop4h 26m

$216

Kansas CityChicago

MCI - ORD

MCIORD

Kansas City

Fri 1/24

4:04 pm-8:13 pm

1 stop28h 09m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/27

7:50 am-5:49 pm

1 stop9h 59m

$221

Kansas CityChicago

MCI - ORD

MCIORD

Kansas City

Wed 2/12

9:55 am-11:44 am

Nonstop1h 49m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 2/21

7:50 pm-9:39 pm

Nonstop1h 49m

$226

Kansas CityChicago

MCI - ORD

MCIORD

Kansas City

Fri 1/17

6:39 pm-12:32 am

1 stop5h 53m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/20

7:50 am-5:49 pm

1 stop9h 59m

$238

Kansas CityChicago

MCI - MDW

MCIMDW

Kansas City

Fri 1/17

6:39 pm-12:17 am

1 stop5h 38m

Chicago Midway

Mon 1/20

7:15 am-5:49 pm

1 stop10h 34m

$238

Kansas CityChicago

MCI - ORD

MCIORD

Kansas City

Wed 1/8

10:46 pm-9:52 pm

1 stop23h 06m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/10

3:56 pm-2:55 pm

1 stop22h 59m

$239

Kansas CityChicago

MCI - ORD

MCIORD

Kansas City

Sat 1/18

5:55 am-4:45 pm

2 stops10h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/27

3:10 pm-10:00 pm

2 stops6h 50m

$256

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Compare providers for flights from Kansas City to Chicago

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Kansas City to Chicago in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Kansas City-Chicago flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Kansas City-Chicago flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Kansas City-Chicago flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Kansas City-Chicago flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Kansas City-Chicago flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Kansas City to Chicago

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Travel insights for flights from Kansas City to Chicago

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Kansas City to Chicago including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Kansas City to Chicago. Price data was last updated on December 20, 2024.

Booking 60 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Kansas City to Chicago. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Kansas City to Chicago?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kansas City to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Kansas City to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $317). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MCI to CHI?

Find hourly flight availability from Kansas City to Chicago. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 23, 2024.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 12% on flights from Kansas City to Chicago by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Kansas City to Chicago?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Kansas City to Chicago. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Kansas City to Chicago flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Kansas City to Chicago

Explore weekly flight availability from Kansas City to Chicago. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated December 23, 2024.

The most flights from MCI to CHI are scheduled on a Sunday (54 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (19 on average).

Rainfall in Chicago by month

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago ranges from 1.7 - 4.9 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Chicago when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

Temperature in Chicago by month

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chicago. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Chicago. Reviews last updated December 23, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Frontier, American Airlines and Delta from Kansas City to Chicago. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,780 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,780 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,780 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,549 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,780 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,588 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,780 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,022 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,780 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Allegiant Air
7.4
Good
822 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,780 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Kansas City to Chicago. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Kansas City to Chicago?

    Located just 17.4 mi from the city center, Kansas City is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Chicago from Kansas City. Booking flights from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago should be relatively easy as there are 38 daily outbound flights to Chicago from 4 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Kansas City to Chicago round-trip?

    American Airlines, at $212, was found to be the cheapest airline from Kansas City to Chicago.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Southwest and Delta. American Airlines is currently priced 20% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Kansas City to Chicago one-way?

    $113 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Southwest. You may also be able to find cheap deals on United Airlines and American Airlines, with prices starting from $114 and $115, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Kansas City to Chicago?

    Before booking your flight to Chicago from Kansas City, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Copa Airlines (98%), Republic Airways (97%), Air Wisconsin( 95%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Kansas City to Chicago?

    On average you can expect to pay $1,142 for a flight from Kansas City to Chicago. The cheapest flight overall is $138 while the most popular route, (Kansas City - Chicago O'Hare Intl) is currently priced at $203.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Kansas City to Chicago that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Kansas City to Chicago flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Kansas City to Chicago?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Kansas City to Chicago.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Kansas City to Chicago?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Kansas City to Chicago by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Kansas City to Chicago?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kansas City to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Kansas City to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $317). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Kansas City to Chicago

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Kansas City to Chicago. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 23, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$109Average$264FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$128Average$301FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$161Average$330FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$202Average$321FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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