Price observed over the last 3 months for a round trip.
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The cheapest flights right now
Kansas City – Chicago
Outbound – Oct 15, 2026
direct
1h 25m Return – Oct 19, 2026
direct
1h 30m $235
2 days ago
Kansas City – Chicago
Outbound – Oct 16, 2026
direct
1h 20m Return – Oct 20, 2026
direct
1h 35m $240
yesterday
Kansas City – Chicago
Outbound – Oct 16, 2026
direct
1h 25m Return – Oct 19, 2026
direct
1h 30m $267
yesterday
* Prices are in USD per passenger, including taxes, for a round trip. Prices are based on searches carried out within the last 72 hours. Please note that availability and ticket prices are subject to change and should not be considered as the final price quoted.
Cheapest flight tickets
$143
Average price of a round trip
$264
Average flight ticket price recorded over the last 3 months for a round trip.
Flight duration
1h48
A flight from Kansas City to Chicago takes on average 1h48.
Best time
August
According to user searches, the ideal month to go to Chicago is August.
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 $124 (calculation over the last two years). The most touristic season corresponds to the months of September, October and August.
For the cheapest flights, it is advisable to buy your ticket at least 29 days before the departure date.
The airline offering the cheapest flight tickets is Frontier Airlines. A ticket from the airline Frontier Airlines to Chicago costs on average $262.
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 $143 to $3372
- The average price of a flight ticket is about $264
- Prices are lowest for stays in the month of October
- The month in which booking a ticket is cheaper is: September
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 19°C, with a minimum of 17°C and a maximum of 22°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 14°C and a maximum of 18°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 August.
What is the most popular time to travel to Chicago?
In Chicago, the most popular month is September. 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 29 days before your departure. If you book your flight ticket 5 weeks before your departure, you may find a price below average. You can also choose morning flights that are 81% cheaper than afternoon and evening flights. The cheapest day to book a flight from Kansas City to Chicago is Saturday.
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 or Chicago-O'Hare.
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.
