Direct flights from Chicago to Kansas City

  • ~6 flights a day
  • Southwest Airlines

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When the nonstops leave

Typical weekly schedule · 41 flights per week (~6 per day) · Updated 79d ago

Most leave in the afternoon.

Morning before noon 7 a week

Arrive the same day

6:30 AMSun 7:45 AMSat 7:50 AMTue, Wed 8:00 AMSun 10:20 AMSat 10:25 AMSat
Afternoon noon – 6 PM 22 a week

Arrive the same day

12:05 PM4 days a week 2:10 PM 2:45 PMTue, Wed 4:05 PMnot Sun 4:15 PMTue, Wed 5:50 PMSat
Evening after 6 PM 12 a week

Arrive the same day

6:30 PMSun 8:30 PMnot Sun 8:35 PMSun 9:45 PM4 days a week
Southwest Airlines

More nonstops from Chicago

MDW → AUS Austin MDW → BNA Nashville MDW → BWI Baltimore MDW → CLE Cleveland MDW → LGA New York MDW → MEM Memphis MDW → OMA Omaha MDW → PHL Philadelphia MCI → MDW The return trip MDW All nonstops from Chicago MCI All nonstops from Kansas City

Frequently asked questions

Is there a direct flight from Chicago to Kansas City?

Yes. Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Chicago (MDW) to Kansas City (MCI), several times daily. The flight takes about 1h 20m and covers 404 miles (650 km). Schedule data from 31 July 2026.

Which airlines fly direct from Chicago to Kansas City?

Southwest Airlines operates nonstop flights from Chicago to Kansas City.

How long is the flight from Chicago to Kansas City?

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

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

Nonstop flights from Chicago to Kansas City operate several times daily — 41 flights per week (~6 per day).

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

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