Direct flights from Kansas City to Chicago MCI → MDW

Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago (MDW), several times daily. The flight takes about 1h 20m and covers 404 miles (650 km). Arrivals run on time 74.1% at MCI and 72.8% at MDW — BTS data for the last three months, counting arrivals within 15 minutes of schedule. Schedule data from 29 July 2026.

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Departure Schedule typical week

Typical weekly schedule · 46 flights per week (~7 per day) · Updated 32d ago

Southwest Airlines
46 flights per week (~7 per day)
Daily
05:15 → 06:40
Sun, Mon, Thu, Fri
06:15 → 07:40
Tue, Wed
08:10 → 09:35 14:30 → 15:55
Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
08:15 → 09:40
Sat
10:15 → 11:45 10:50 → 12:15 13:00 → 14:25 15:40 → 17:10 18:00 → 19:25
Mon
11:20 → 13:45 12:05 → 12:55 13:05 → 14:05
Sun, Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat
14:10 → 15:35
Mon, Thu, Fri
16:05 → 17:30 17:35 → 19:00
Sun
19:20 → 20:45
Weekdays
19:55 → 21:20

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Frequently asked questions

Is there a direct flight from Kansas City to Chicago?

Yes, Southwest Airlines operates nonstop flights from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago (MDW).

Which airlines fly direct from Kansas City to Chicago?

Southwest Airlines operates nonstop flights from Kansas City to Chicago.

How long is the flight from Kansas City to Chicago?

The nonstop flight from Kansas City to Chicago takes ~1h 20m (approximately 650 km).

How often do direct flights operate from Kansas City to Chicago?

Nonstop flights from Kansas City to Chicago operate multiple daily — 46 flights per week (~7 per day).

What is the on-time performance for flights from Kansas City to Chicago?

Arrivals run on time 74.1% at MCI and 72.8% at MDW — BTS data for the last three months, counting arrivals within 15 minutes of schedule.

What days of the week are there direct flights from Kansas City to Chicago?

Direct flights from Kansas City to Chicago operate every day of the week.

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