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$116+ 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 5/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MCI — CHI
Mar 1 — Mar 81
Sat 3/1
Sat 3/8
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Kansas City to Chicago are usually found in September or April, booked 66 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Kansas City to Chicago

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago (CHI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated February 24, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$237
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$116
(Mytrip)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$310
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Cheapest flights from Kansas City to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Kansas City to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 24, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/43:06 pmMCI - ORD
1 stop15h 36mSpirit Airlines
Tue 4/89:08 pmORD - MCI
1 stop17h 53mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/24$237
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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.
Fri 6/62:26 pmMCI - MDW
1 stop10h 01mFrontier
Mon 6/96:15 amMDW - MCI
1 stop7h 11mFrontier
Deal found 2/24$244
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/244:21 pmMCI - ORD
1 stop17h 24mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/316:30 amORD - MCI
1 stop13h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/24$250
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/238:35 pmMCI - ORD
1 stop28h 09mFrontier
Sun 3/306:50 amORD - MCI
1 stop12h 45mFrontier
Deal found 2/23$252
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/157:45 amMCI - ORD
Nonstop1h 40mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/197:59 pmORD - MCI
Nonstop1h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/22$253
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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.
Thu 3/275:40 amMCI - MDW
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Mon 3/317:35 amMDW - MCI
Nonstop1h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 2/24$253
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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.
Thu 3/272:19 pmMCI - ORD
1 stop4h 02mDelta
Mon 3/316:45 amORD - MCI
1 stop6h 49mDelta
Deal found 2/23$273
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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.
Thu 3/276:15 amMCI - MDW
1 stop6h 21mDelta
Mon 3/317:09 pmMDW - MCI
1 stop4h 07mDelta
Deal found 2/24$273
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/1112:18 pmMCI - ORD
1 stop7h 13mAmerican Airlines
Fri 3/148:35 amORD - MCI
Nonstop1h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/23$278
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/211:15 amMCI - ORD
2 stops10h 15mSouthwest
Mon 5/512:40 pmORD - MCI
1 stop6h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 2/23$293

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 February 24, 2025.

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Kansas City

Fly to

Chicago

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Kansas CityChicago

MCI - ORD

MCIORD

Kansas City

Fri 4/4

3:06 pm-6:42 am

1 stop15h 36m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/8

9:08 pm-3:01 pm

1 stop17h 53m

$237

Kansas CityChicago

MCI - MDW

MCIMDW

Kansas City

Fri 6/6

2:26 pm-12:27 am

1 stop10h 01m

Chicago Midway

Mon 6/9

6:15 am-1:26 pm

1 stop7h 11m

$244

Kansas CityChicago

MCI - ORD

MCIORD

Kansas City

Mon 3/24

4:21 pm-9:45 am

1 stop17h 24m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/31

6:30 am-7:35 pm

1 stop13h 05m

$250

Kansas CityChicago

MCI - ORD

MCIORD

Kansas City

Sun 3/23

8:35 pm-12:44 am

1 stop28h 09m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/30

6:50 am-7:35 pm

1 stop12h 45m

$252

Kansas CityChicago

MCI - ORD

MCIORD

Kansas City

Thu 5/15

7:45 am-9:25 am

Nonstop1h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/19

7:59 pm-9:47 pm

Nonstop1h 48m

$253

Kansas CityChicago

MCI - MDW

MCIMDW

Kansas City

Thu 3/27

5:40 am-7:05 am

Nonstop1h 25m

Chicago Midway

Mon 3/31

7:35 am-9:05 am

Nonstop1h 30m

$253

Kansas CityChicago

MCI - ORD

MCIORD

Kansas City

Fri 4/25

5:36 pm-7:13 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/28

3:01 pm-4:37 pm

Nonstop1h 36m

$270

Kansas CityChicago

MCI - ORD

MCIORD

Kansas City

Thu 3/27

2:19 pm-6:21 pm

1 stop4h 02m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/31

6:45 am-1:34 pm

1 stop6h 49m

$273

Kansas CityChicago

MCI - MDW

MCIMDW

Kansas City

Tue 3/11

6:15 am-12:36 pm

1 stop6h 21m

Chicago Midway

Tue 3/25

9:25 am-1:34 pm

1 stop4h 09m

$273

Kansas CityChicago

MCI - ORD

MCIORD

Kansas City

Fri 5/2

11:15 am-9:30 pm

2 stops10h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/5

12:40 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop6h 20m

$293

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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 February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Chicago from Kansas City with our price prediction graph.
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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 February 14, 2025.

Booking 66 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 $321). 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 February 24, 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 74% on flights from Kansas City to Chicago by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

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 February 23, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Kansas City to Chicago flight should consider departing on Friday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday at noon 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 February 24, 2025.

The most flights from MCI to CHI are scheduled on a Thursday (62 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (36 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 February 24, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta and United Airlines 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
4,380 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,380 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,380 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,175 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,380 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,740 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,380 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
763 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,380 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,380 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

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 51 daily outbound flights to Chicago from 3 different airlines.

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

    Spirit Airlines, at $237, was found to be the cheapest airline from Kansas City to Chicago.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Frontier and United Airlines. Spirit Airlines is currently priced 15% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    $116 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Spirit Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Frontier and United Airlines, with prices starting from $125 and $127, 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: Turkish Airlines (93%), ANA (89%), Royal Jordanian( 87%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $1,181 for a flight from Kansas City to Chicago. The cheapest flight overall is $142 while the most popular route, (Kansas City - Chicago O'Hare Intl) is currently priced at $210.

  • 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 $321). 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 3 airlines flying from Kansas City to Chicago

Discover the top 3 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 February 24, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$116Average$269FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$129Average$308FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$207Average$331FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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