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$49+ Cheap flights from Kansas City (MCI) to Illinois

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MCI — ORD
Mar 15 — Mar 221
Sat 3/15
Sat 3/22
1 adult, Economy
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This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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.
Wed 4/25:15 pmMCI - STL
Nonstop1h 05mSouthwest
Wed 4/1610:15 amSTL - MCI
Nonstop1h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 3/9$97
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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.
Mon 3/315:20 amMCI - ORD
Nonstop1h 37mAmerican Airlines
Tue 4/14:40 pmORD - MCI
1 stop5h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/9$249
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 4/35:40 amMCI - MDW
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Mon 4/75:10 pmMDW - MCI
1 stop6h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 3/10$249
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/48:35 pmMCI - ORD
1 stop16h 42mFrontier
Sun 4/66:45 amORD - MCI
1 stop13h 00mFrontier
Deal found 3/9$250
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/48:35 pmMCI - MDW
1 stop27h 46mFrontier
Sun 4/66:45 amMDW - MCI
1 stop13h 00mFrontier
Deal found 3/9$250
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Mon 5/52:04 pmMCI - ORD
2 stops18h 31mSpirit Airlines
Thu 5/810:02 amORD - MCI
1 stop24h 29mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/10$256
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Mon 3/316:15 amMCI - ORD
1 stop6h 26mDelta
Mon 3/315:00 pmORD - MCI
1 stop4h 19mDelta
Deal found 3/9$259
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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.
Wed 4/910:05 amMCI - MLI
1 stop5h 06mUnited Airlines
Tue 4/153:50 pmMLI - MCI
1 stop3h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/10$259
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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.
Mon 3/316:10 amMCI - ORD
1 stop4h 35mSouthwest
Mon 3/311:50 pmORD - MCI
2 stops9h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 3/9$264
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Sat 6/1411:25 amMCI - MDW
1 stop6h 38mDelta
Tue 6/179:30 amMDW - MCI
1 stop3h 42mDelta
Deal found 3/10$273
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 5/1110:05 amMCI - ORD
Nonstop1h 46mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/1312:47 pmORD - MCI
Nonstop1h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/9$274
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Fri 4/118:35 pmMCI - STL
1 stop12h 31mFrontier
Sun 4/1312:22 pmSTL - MCI
1 stop7h 23mFrontier
Deal found 3/10$306

Find flights from Kansas City to Illinois within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Kansas City to Illinois 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 March 10, 2025.

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Kansas City

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Illinois

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Price

Kansas CitySt. Louis

MCI - STL

MCISTL

Kansas City

Wed 4/2

5:15 pm-6:20 pm

Nonstop1h 05m

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 4/16

10:15 am-11:25 am

Nonstop1h 10m

$97

Kansas CityChicago

MCI - ORD

MCIORD

Kansas City

Mon 3/31

5:20 am-6:57 am

Nonstop1h 37m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/1

4:40 pm-9:52 pm

1 stop5h 12m

$249

Kansas CityChicago

MCI - MDW

MCIMDW

Kansas City

Thu 4/3

5:40 am-7:05 am

Nonstop1h 25m

Chicago Midway

Mon 4/7

5:10 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop6h 15m

$249

Kansas CityChicago

MCI - ORD

MCIORD

Kansas City

Fri 4/4

8:35 pm-1:17 pm

1 stop16h 42m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/6

6:45 am-7:45 pm

1 stop13h 00m

$250

Kansas CityChicago

MCI - MDW

MCIMDW

Kansas City

Fri 4/4

8:35 pm-12:21 am

1 stop27h 46m

Chicago Midway

Sun 4/6

6:45 am-7:45 pm

1 stop13h 00m

$250

Kansas CityChicago

MCI - ORD

MCIORD

Kansas City

Mon 5/5

2:04 pm-8:35 am

2 stops18h 31m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/8

10:02 am-10:31 am

1 stop24h 29m

$256

Kansas CityChicago

MCI - ORD

MCIORD

Kansas City

Mon 3/31

6:15 am-12:41 pm

1 stop6h 26m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/31

5:00 pm-9:19 pm

1 stop4h 19m

$259

Kansas CityMoline

MCI - MLI

MCIMLI

Kansas City

Wed 4/9

10:05 am-3:11 pm

1 stop5h 06m

Moline Quad-City

Tue 4/15

3:50 pm-7:49 pm

1 stop3h 59m

$259

Kansas CityChicago

MCI - ORD

MCIORD

Kansas City

Mon 3/31

6:10 am-10:45 am

1 stop4h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/31

1:50 pm-11:25 pm

2 stops9h 35m

$264

Kansas CityChicago

MCI - MDW

MCIMDW

Kansas City

Sat 4/12

6:32 am-10:42 am

1 stop4h 10m

Chicago Midway

Tue 4/22

7:00 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop4h 15m

$273

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Best time to book a flight from Kansas City to Illinois

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Travel insights for flights from Kansas City to Illinois

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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kansas City to Illinois (average of $245). Flying from Kansas City to Illinois in March is currently the most expensive (average of $327). 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 IL?

Find hourly flight availability from Kansas City to Illinois. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 10, 2025.

When flying from Kansas City to Illinois, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from Kansas City to Illinois

Explore weekly flight availability from Kansas City to Illinois. 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 March 10, 2025.

The most flights from MCI to USIL are scheduled on a Monday (57 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (22 on average).

Rainfall in Illinois by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Illinois 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 Illinois when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

Temperature in Illinois by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Illinois, 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 Illinois

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Illinois. 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 Illinois. Reviews last updated March 10, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Kansas City to Illinois, see what other customers have to say about Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta. 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
4,300 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,300 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,300 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,727 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,300 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Delta
8.0
Very good
7,973 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,300 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,631 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,300 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
744 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,300 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Kansas City to Illinois. 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 Illinois?

    If you book a flight to Illinois from Kansas City, you will be flying from Kansas City, which is the city’s only airport. Kansas City (MCI) is located 17.4 mi from the center of Kansas City.

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

    $49 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Southwest. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Frontier and American Airlines, with prices starting from $91 and $125, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Kansas City to Illinois?

    The most popular flight routes from Kansas City to Illinois are Kansas City - Chicago O'Hare Intl, Kansas City - Chicago Midway and Kansas City - Lambert-St Louis.

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

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Kansas City to Illinois on time: Copa Airlines (89%), Turkish Airlines (89%), ANA (86%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from Kansas City to Illinois is $133. On average you can expect to pay $2,375. The most popular route, (Kansas City - Chicago O'Hare Intl), can usually be booked for $200.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Kansas City to Illinois 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 Illinois?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kansas City to Illinois (average of $245). Flying from Kansas City to Illinois in March is currently the most expensive (average of $327). 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 Illinois

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Kansas City to Illinois. 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 March 10, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$133Average$257FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$144Average$314FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$208Average$333FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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