Price observed over the last 3 months for a round trip.
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Today’s flight suggestion for Kansas City - Chicago
Outbound December 3, 2026 · Inbound December 7, 2026
Today’s suggestion
8:29 PM
MCI 12:53 AM +2
ORD28h 24m
1 stop
7:25 AM
ORD 7:35 PM
MCI12h 10m
1 stop
From $210
6:00 AM
MCI 7:25 AM
MDW1h 25m
Direct
8:40 PM
MDW 10:20 PM
MCI1h 40m
Direct
From $245
3:50 PM
MCI 5:10 PM
MDW1h 20m
Direct
5:20 PM
MDW 6:50 PM
MCI1h 30m
Direct
From $245
Cheapest flight tickets
$151
Average price of a round trip
$268
Average flight ticket price recorded over the last 3 months for a round trip.
Flight duration
1h38
A flight from Kansas City to Chicago takes on average 1h38.
Best time
January
According to user searches, the ideal month to go to Chicago is January.
Tips for finding a cheap flight from Kansas City to Chicago
Check out our tips for booking your flight to Chicago (USA) from Kansas City (USA) at the cheapest possible price.
Usually, the cheapest month to pick up a ticket on this route is October, with an average flight ticket price of $120 (calculation over the last two years). The most touristic season corresponds to the months of November, October and September.
For the cheapest flights, it is advisable to buy your ticket at least 6 days before the departure date.
The airline offering the cheapest flight tickets is American Airlines. A ticket from the airline American Airlines to Chicago costs on average $291.
The airlines that offer the most flights are American Airlines, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
Price of flight tickets from Kansas City to Chicago
Here is some information and tips to know before booking your flight:
- Flight ticket prices range from $151 to $398
- The average price of a flight ticket is about $268
- Prices are lowest for stays in the month of October
- The month in which booking a ticket is cheaper is: November
info departure city :
Kansas City, USA
airport :
Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
local time :
Kansas City is a city in the country USA, the time zone is [[timezone]]. In Kansas City, it is currently {fromLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 11°C, with a minimum of 8°C and a maximum of 16°C.
The city of Kansas City has 1 airport(s): Kansas City
destination info :
Chicago, USA
airports :
Chicago-Merrill C. Meigs Field Airport (CGX)
Chicago FSS (CHI)
Chicago-Midway International Airport (MDW)
Chicago-O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
local time :
Chicago is in the country USA, the time zone is [[timezone]]. In Chicago, it is currently {toLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 16°C, with a minimum of 13°C and a maximum of 19°C.
The city of Chicago (CHI) has 4 airport(s): Chicago-Merrill C. Meigs Field, Chicago FSS, Chicago-Midway and Chicago-O'Hare
Useful info about Chicago
What is the least touristic period to go to Chicago?
If you want to visit Chicago during the least touristic period, choose the month of January.
What is the most popular time to travel to Chicago?
In Chicago, the most popular month is November. It is during this period that the prices offered by airlines are also the highest.
When should I book my flight from Kansas City to Chicago?
According to our data, it is recommended to book your flight 6 days before your departure. If you book your flight ticket 1 weeks before your departure, you may find a price below average. You can also choose morning flights that are 100% cheaper than afternoon and evening flights. The cheapest day to book a flight from Kansas City to Chicago is Tuesday.
What are the arrival and destination airports when traveling between Kansas City and Chicago?
When you leave, you can leave from Kansas City, and you will arrive at Chicago-Midway, Chicago-O'Hare or Greater Rockford.
How to reach Kansas City airport from the city centre?
This information is not available at this time.
Are there other means of transportation to go from Kansas City to Chicago?
Airplane is the only means of transportation listed on Liligo for this journey.
Are there big differences in weather between Kansas City and Chicago?
In summer, the average temperature is 22°C in Chicago and 25°C in Kansas City. The average rainfall in summer is 145 mm in Chicago and 131 mm in Kansas City. In summer, it is warmer in Kansas City and it rains less in Kansas City. In winter, it is colder in Kansas City and it rains more in Chicago.
