Journey information
Overview: Chicago, IL to Kansas City, MO flight
Flights from Chicago, IL to Kansas City, MO depart on average 21 times per day, taking around 1h 41m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $116 (€94) but you can travel from only $48 (€39) by bus.
There are 6 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:15, the last at 23:50. The fastest flight covers the 410 miles (661 km) distance in 1h 38m. May is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 410 miles (661 km) |
Average flight duration 1h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price $116 (€94) |
Flights per day 21 |
Direct flights 6 |
Fastest flight 1h 38m |
Cheapest month May |
First flight 12:15 AM |
Last flight 11:50 PM |
The cheapest and fastest flights from Chicago, IL to Kansas City, MO
Cheapest price
$532
Average price
$882
Fastest journey
1 h 43 m
Average duration
1 h 44 m
Flights per day
43
Distance
661 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Chicago, IL to Kansas City, MO is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Chicago, IL to Kansas City, MO will cost around $882 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $532.
Of the 43 flights that leave Chicago, IL for Kansas City, MO onThu, Apr 02, 13 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Apr 02 the direct flights cover the 661 km distance in an average of 1 h 44 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 43 m .
On Thu, Apr 02 the longest flights will take 1 h 46 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
AA49266:56 AM1h46O'Hare International Airport8:42 AMKansas City International Airport$5321One-way0 transfers
UA361410:30 AM1h54O'Hare International Airport12:24 PMKansas City International Airport$5321One-way0 transfers
UA10698:11 PM1h48O'Hare International Airport9:59 PMKansas City International Airport$5321One-way0 transfers
AA45958:51 PM1h53O'Hare International Airport10:44 PMKansas City International Airport$5321One-way0 transfers
UA24957:05 AM1h47O'Hare International Airport8:52 AMKansas City International Airport$5321One-way0 transfers
UA56112:40 PM1h43O'Hare International Airport2:23 PMKansas City International Airport$5321One-way0 transfers
AA411610:11 PM1h43O'Hare International Airport11:54 PMKansas City International Airport$5321One-way0 transfers
UA23316:00 PM1h45O'Hare International Airport7:45 PMKansas City International Airport$5321One-way0 transfers
AA38805:42 PM1h45O'Hare International Airport7:27 PMKansas City International Airport$5811One-way0 transfers
AA49266:56 AM1h46O'Hare International Airport8:42 AMKansas City International Airport$5321One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Chicago, IL to Kansas City, MO
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chicago, IL to Kansas City, MO among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $67. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 41m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $67, and a flight costs an average of $116.
Distance: 410 miles (661 km)
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| Flight | Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|---|
$368 Average price | $98 Average price Cheapest | $119 Average price |
4h 41m Average total duration Fastest 1h 41m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 27m Average total duration 8h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 39m Average total duration 11h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
2.0 - 4.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Chicago, IL to Kansas City, MO flight times
The table below shows live departures for Chicago, IL to Kansas City, MO flights for today, Wednesday, April 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
UA561 | 5:40 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1h43 | 7:23 PM Kansas City International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA1448 · UA1326 | 5:43 PM O'Hare International Airport | 9h47 | 3:30 AM Kansas City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA293 · UA6126 | 6:00 PM O'Hare International Airport | 6h48 | 12:48 AM Kansas City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA622 · UA1326 | 6:14 PM O'Hare International Airport | 9h16 | 3:30 AM Kansas City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA609 · UA5687 | 7:05 PM O'Hare International Airport | 9h27 | 4:32 AM Kansas City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1983 · UA1326 | 7:05 PM O'Hare International Airport | 8h25 | 3:30 AM Kansas City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA587 · UA6157 | 7:25 PM O'Hare International Airport | 24h37 | 8:02 PM Kansas City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2347 · UA5687 | 7:35 PM O'Hare International Airport | 8h57 | 4:32 AM Kansas City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5458 | 8:45 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1h53 | 10:38 PM Kansas City International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA714 · UA1326 | 9:03 PM O'Hare International Airport | 6h27 | 3:30 AM Kansas City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2437 · UA6126 | 9:20 PM O'Hare International Airport | 27h28 | 12:48 AM Kansas City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2437 · UA6157 | 9:20 PM O'Hare International Airport | 22h42 | 8:02 PM Kansas City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2093 · UA6134 | 10:15 PM O'Hare International Airport | 16h14 | 2:29 PM Kansas City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3880 | 10:42 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1h45 | 12:27 AM Kansas City International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA2494 · UA5687 | 10:45 PM O'Hare International Airport | 5h47 | 4:32 AM Kansas City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2223 · UA6126 | 11:01 PM O'Hare International Airport | 25h47 | 12:48 AM Kansas City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2223 · UA6157 | 11:01 PM O'Hare International Airport | 21h01 | 8:02 PM Kansas City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1475 · UA6134 | 11:15 PM O'Hare International Airport | 15h14 | 2:29 PM Kansas City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| Thursday, April 2 | |||||
UA312 · UA1326 | 12:45 AM O'Hare International Airport | 26h45 | 3:30 AM Kansas City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1069 | 1:11 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1h48 | 2:59 AM Kansas City International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA2426 · UA6134 | 1:15 AM O'Hare International Airport | 13h14 | 2:29 PM Kansas City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2426 · UA4037 | 1:15 AM O'Hare International Airport | 15h44 | 4:59 PM Kansas City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1892 · UA6157 | 2:35 AM O'Hare International Airport | 17h27 | 8:02 PM Kansas City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1898 · UA4037 | 10:48 AM O'Hare International Airport | 6h11 | 4:59 PM Kansas City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1898 · UA3987 | 10:48 AM O'Hare International Airport | 10h56 | 9:44 PM Kansas City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1407 · UA4033 · UA6157 | 11:00 AM O'Hare International Airport | 9h02 | 8:02 PM Kansas City International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA4926 | 11:56 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1h46 | 1:42 PM Kansas City International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA1217 · UA2159 | 12:00 PM O'Hare International Airport | 5h52 | 5:52 PM Kansas City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2495 | 12:05 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1h47 | 1:52 PM Kansas City International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA1231 · UA3987 | 12:30 PM O'Hare International Airport | 9h14 | 9:44 PM Kansas City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2092 · UA4045 · UA6126 | 1:00 PM O'Hare International Airport | 11h48 | 12:48 AM Kansas City International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1044 | 1:40 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1h47 | 3:27 PM Kansas City International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA250 · UA586 | 1:40 PM O'Hare International Airport | 7h35 | 9:15 PM Kansas City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2277 · UA6157 | 1:45 PM O'Hare International Airport | 6h17 | 8:02 PM Kansas City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2277 · UA6126 | 1:45 PM O'Hare International Airport | 11h03 | 12:48 AM Kansas City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1793 · UA4045 · UA6126 | 1:50 PM O'Hare International Airport | 10h58 | 12:48 AM Kansas City International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2231 · UA3987 | 1:51 PM O'Hare International Airport | 7h53 | 9:44 PM Kansas City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2301 · UA1992 · UA6126 | 2:00 PM O'Hare International Airport | 10h48 | 12:48 AM Kansas City International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA669 · UA4045 · UA6126 | 3:00 PM O'Hare International Airport | 9h48 | 12:48 AM Kansas City International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA3763 | 3:14 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1h47 | 5:01 PM Kansas City International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA3614 | 3:30 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1h54 | 5:24 PM Kansas City International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA2605 · UA1831 · UA6126 | 3:30 PM O'Hare International Airport | 9h18 | 12:48 AM Kansas City International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2638 · UA3987 | 3:35 PM O'Hare International Airport | 6h09 | 9:44 PM Kansas City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1904 · UA1992 · UA6126 | 3:40 PM O'Hare International Airport | 9h08 | 12:48 AM Kansas City International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1803 · UA586 | 3:49 PM O'Hare International Airport | 5h26 | 9:15 PM Kansas City International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2629 · UA4045 · UA6126 | 4:00 PM O'Hare International Airport | 8h48 | 12:48 AM Kansas City International Airport | 2 transfers | |
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FAQs: Chicago, IL to Kansas City, MO Flight
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Chicago, IL to Kansas City, MO by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Kansas City, MO, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Kansas City Jazz & Heritage Festival, a vibrant celebration of jazz music featuring local and national artists
- American Royal World Series of Barbecue, the largest barbecue competition in the world showcasing mouthwatering smoked meats
- Kansas City Renaissance Festival, a lively event that transports visitors to the 16th century with entertainment, crafts, and food.
- Memorial Day, vibrant outdoor activities and events honoring veterans
- Independence Day, spectacular fireworks and festive celebrations throughout the city
- Labor Day, enjoyable late summer weather with various local festivals.
popular airports
Popular airports from Chicago, IL to Kansas City, MO
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops are located in all terminals, including duty-free and brands like Hudson and MAC Cosmetics.
- Parking available with options including hourly, daily, and economy lots, approximately 2.85€ ($3) per hour.
- Restaurants are located in all terminals, offering a variety of cuisines including American and intertiol. Top options include Tortas Frontera and Publican Tavern.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps, toilets
- Available throughout the airport.
- Hotels such as Hilton Chicago O'Hare are located on airport grounds, with others like the Hyatt Regency nearby.
- Showers are available in some lounges, such as the United Club, but access may require a fee or membership.
- Lounges available, including United Club and American Airlines Admirals Club.
- Lost and Found located in terminal 1, near the baggage claim area.
- Car rental services are available at the Multi-Modal Facility, with companies like Hertz and Avis.
- CTA Blue Line, O'Hare Station, 45 minutes to city center
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops are available, including newsstands and specialty stores like KC Marketplace.
- Parking available, short-term and long-term, approximately 2€ per hour.
- Restaurants are available, including BBQ and American cuisine; top options include Pork & Pickle and The BBQ Spot
- Available outside the terminal.
- Ramps, assistance
- Available throughout the airport.
- Hotels within walking distance, Marriott Kansas City Airport is nearby.
- No showers available.
- Lounges available, such as the USO Lounge.
- Lost and Found located in terminal C.
- Car rental services are available on-site with companies like Hertz and Enterprise
- Bus 229, KCI Airport terminal C, 15 miles
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