$40 Cheap flight deals from Chicago (CHI) to Kansas City (MKC)

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This Weekend's Flight Deals from Chicago to Kansas City

This weekend's flight prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Sun, May 4 - Sun, May 11
MDW
Midway Intl.
MCI
Kansas City Intl.
$260 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$260
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sun, May 4 from Midway Intl. to Kansas City Intl., returning Sun, May 11, priced at $260 found 1 day ago
Sun, May 4 - Thu, May 8
ORD
O'Hare Intl.
MCI
Kansas City Intl.
$286 Roundtrip, found 18 hours ago
$286
Roundtrip
found 18 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sun, May 4 from O'Hare Intl. to Kansas City Intl., returning Thu, May 8, priced at $286 found 18 hours ago

Airfares from $40 One Way, $154 Round Trip from Chicago to Kansas City

Prices starting at $154 for return flights and $40 for one-way flights to Kansas City were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Mon, Jun 9 - Thu, Jun 12
ORD
Chicago
MCI
Kansas City
$154 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$154
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Mon, Jun 9 from Chicago to Kansas City, returning Thu, Jun 12, priced at $154 found 5 days ago
Fri, May 16 - Tue, May 20
ORD
Chicago
MCI
Kansas City
$164 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$164
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Fri, May 16 from Chicago to Kansas City, returning Tue, May 20, priced at $164 found 6 days ago
Wed, Jun 11 - Tue, Jun 17
MDW
Chicago
MCI
Kansas City
$180 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$180
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Wed, Jun 11 from Chicago to Kansas City, returning Tue, Jun 17, priced at $180 found 5 days ago
Fri, May 9 - Sun, May 11
MDW
Chicago
MCI
Kansas City
$199 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$199
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Fri, May 9 from Chicago to Kansas City, returning Sun, May 11, priced at $199 found 4 days ago
Sat, May 17 - Tue, May 20
MDW
Chicago
MCI
Kansas City
$201 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$201
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Sat, May 17 from Chicago to Kansas City, returning Tue, May 20, priced at $201 found 5 days ago

More About Flying To Kansas City from Chicago

Route Information for Flights from Chicago to Kansas City

Origin Airport IATA Code
CHI
Destination Airport IATA Code
MKC
Distance
402 mi
Direct Flight Airlines
American Airlines, Qatar Airways, Air Canada, JAL, Aer Lingus, Emirates, Copa Airlines, Air New Zealand, United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Finnair, Royal Jordanian, Iberia, ANA, Lufthansa, British Airways
Earliest Flight Arrival
1:28PM UTC
Latest Flight Arrival
4:54AM UTC

Travel from Chicago to Kansas City

Get away from the hustle and bustle of the Windy City by heading down to friendly Kansas City, Missouri, with a vacation booked on Orbitz.com. You can find hotel accommodations, flights from Chicago to Kansas City, and full vacation packages at prices that won’t leave you broke.

Flying out of Chicago

Travelers flying out of Chicago have a choice between O’Hare International Airport, which is approximately seventeen miles northwest of downtown, and Midway International Airport, which is about eight miles southwest of downtown. If you plan to get to the airport via public transportation, you can take the CTA Blue Line to O’Hare or the Orange Line to Midway. Alternately, you can take a taxi or drive yourself and park at the airport. Both airports offer economy parking at rates of $9 to $14 per day.

Enjoying Kansas City

The Kansas City area is served by Kansas City International Airport, which is located about fifteen miles northwest of downtown. Ground transportation options from the airport include taxis, airport shuttle services, and the public bus. You can also rent a car from any of the eleven car rental companies at the airport. Once you’re in Kansas City, sit down for some of the city’s famous barbecue before heading out to see the 1855 Harris-Kearney House, Kemper Outdoor Education Center, and other area attractions. Kids of all ages will enjoy exploring Sea Life aquarium and the LEGOLAND Discovery Center. Summer is high season in Kansas City, which means that prices are higher despite average high temperatures in the upper 80s and 90s. Winter prices are lower, but temperatures that dip into the 20s and 30s keep visitors indoors. Spring and fall, with highs in the 50s and 60s, offer both decent weather and decent prices.

Visiting Kansas City

Whether you’re interested in historical sites or just want a fun family getaway that helps you escape bustling Chicago, Missouri offers a unique vacation option that is sure to delight your entire clan. You’ll enjoy the barbecue and jazz culture of Kansas City even more when you save on flights from Chicago to Kansas City by booking through Orbitz.com.

Frequently asked questions

Are there non-stop flights from Chicago to Kansas City?
The terrific news is, there are. American Airlines and United Airlines are two carriers that will fly you directly from O’Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) to Kansas City, MO (MCI-Kansas City Intl.).
What is the shortest flight from Chicago to Kansas City?
The trip from Chicago to Kansas City can be as fast as 1 hour and 26 minutes. With a leisurely flight time like this, why not grab some friends and organize a spur-of-the-moment getaway?
What airlines fly from Chicago to Kansas City most frequently?
Check out American Airlines (AA). This airline offers some of the most frequent flights from Chicago, IL (ORD-O’Hare Intl.) to Kansas City Intl. Airport. It operates 165 services on this route each month and is popular with passengers. Also investigate the fares available with United Airlines (UA). Offering 130 flights each month between Chicago and Kansas City, they’ll ensure your journey is just as good as the destination.
What is the cheapest day of the week to fly?
Consider flying out early in the week to save on your airfare. Orbitz data from 2021 shows that Monday is the cheapest day to depart, followed by Tuesday. Saturday showed the highest average ticket prices likely because many travelers prefer to start their vacation on a weekend.
What is the cheapest month to fly?
We won’t keep you guessing, according to Orbitz data from 2021, the cheapest month to fly is February. Perfect for those who need a weekend getaway, or just a break from it all in the shortest month of the year. Be aware that the most expensive time to fly is during the height of summer in July, and in the holiday month of December.*According to flight demand on Orbitz.com from January to December 2021. Savings are subject to change based on departure location, date and destination.

Fare, taxes & fees: Fares include all taxes and fees, except baggage fees. Rates shown reflect fares found by other Orbitz users over the past 7 days. Due to rapidly changing airline prices & seat availability, these fares may no longer be available.

Refunds/changes/cancellations: Itinerary changes, if permitted for the fare, will have a $30 service fee charged by Orbitz. Additional airline charges may apply.

Other conditions: Schedules, fares and rules are subject to change without notice. Seats are limited and may not be available on all flights/dates or in all markets. Lower fares may be available. Fares will not be honored retroactively or in exchange for any wholly/partially unused ticket. Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable. Fare rules are provided for the selected itinerary before booking.