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Find the cheapest month to fly from Kansas City to Chicago

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Kansas City to Chicago flights are currently cheapest in July.

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Kansas City to Chicago: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found169 €
Cheapest month to flyJuly
Average flight time1 hr, 33 mins
Most popular airlineAmerican Airlines
Average flights per week762

Finding cheap flights from Kansas City to Chicago: Frequently asked questions

There are 4 airports in Chicago: Chicago Midway, Chicago O'Hare International, Chicago Dupage County, and Chicago Rockford.
The best price we found for a return flight from Kansas City to Chicago is 169 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 33 minutes is the average flight time from Kansas City to Chicago.
American Airlines, Southwest Airlines and Alaska Airlines fly direct from Kansas City to Chicago.
As of April 2024, there are 762 flights per week flying from Kansas City to Chicago.
The cheapest month to fly from Kansas City to Chicago is usually July.
If you're flying from Kansas City, the cheapest airport near Chicago is Chicago O'Hare International – which is 25.4 km away from the centre of Chicago. We've found flights into this airport from 169 €.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Kansas City to Chicago on Tuesday, 9 July 2024.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 33 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Chicago but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Chicago is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In April, the average temperature is usually around 8°C. July is typically the warmest month in Chicago, when it usually averages around 26°C. You can expect the least rain in January. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging -8°C. The rainiest month is August.
The cheapest airline that flies to Chicago is United .

How to find cheap flights to Chicago (CHI) from Kansas City (MKC)in 2024

Looking for cheap tickets from Kansas City to Chicago? Return tickets start from 169 € and one-way flights to Chicago from Kansas City start from 42 €


Here are a few tips on how to secure the best flight price and make your journey as smooth as possible.

  • Simply hit 'search'. From British Airways to international carriers like Emirates, we compare all major airlines along with the most popular online travel agents to find the cheapest plane tickets from Kansas City to Chicago. And with us there are no hidden fees - what you see is what you pay.
  • Compare flight deals to Chicago from Kansas City from over 1,000 providers. Then choose the cheapest or fastest plane tickets. Flight tickets to Chicago start from 42 € one-way.
  • Set up a Price Alert. You can easily track the fare of your cheap Kansas City-Chicago flights by creating an alert. Whenever prices go down or up, you'll get an email or push notification to help make sure you get the best possible flight deal.
  • Flex your dates to find the best MKC-CHI ticket prices. If you are flexible when it comes to your travel dates, use Skyscanner's 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest month, and even day to fly to Chicago from Kansas City.
  • Fly without stops. Only interested in direct flights between Kansas City and Chicago? Make sure to tick 'Direct flights only' when performing a search. If there are direct flights available on the route, these will appear in the results. Airlines that fly direct include: Turkish Airlines
    American Airlines
    Emirates
    Alaska Airlines
    United
    Envoy Air
    Royal Jordanian
    British Airways
  • Find the cheapest Business class flights from Kansas City and Chicago. We scour the internet for the best Business, Premium Economy and First Class flight fares to Chicago, too. Check the difference in price as you search – you might just chance upon a last-minute low fare. Note that not all cabin classes are available for every destination or airline.
  • Include nearby airports in your search. Widen your search for Kansas City to Chicago flight deals by selecting the "add nearby airports" option. This will allow you to see flight prices for all the nearest airports at your departure point and your destination and could help you save next time you travel.
  • Flexible on when you travel? The cheapest month to fly from Kansas City to Chicago is July.
  • Search for cheap flights regardless of where you are. To get the best flight booking experience when out and about, download the app and search for plane tickets between Kansas City and Chicago whenever you want.

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