Kansas City to Chicago (MCI–MDW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
MCI–MDW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 404 miles in approximately 1h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 53 | 737, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 1h13-1h30 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Chicago from Kansas City
| Metric | MCI→MDW | COU→MDW | OMA→MDW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MCI | – | 138 mi | 152 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 2 | 7 |
| Weekly flights | 53 | – | 23 |
| Flight time | 1h 25m | 1h 10m | 1h 20m |
| Departure OTP | 79% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
MCI: CDT · MDW: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Kansas City, it's 6:00 PM in Chicago.
MCI–MDW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MCI to MDW
Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 53 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MCI to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MCI to MDW is about 1 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 404 miles (650 km). There are approximately 53 weekly flights outbound and 51 return, totaling 104 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via St. Louis Lambert, Nashville and Minneapolis–Saint Paul. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Columbia (COU), Omaha (OMA) and Lincoln (LNK).