Kansas City to Chicago (MCI–MDW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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WN3513
WN Southwest
73H
5:25 AM
EDT
6:50 AM
CDT
1h 25m
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WN3814
WN Southwest
7M8
5:30 AM
EDT
6:55 AM
CDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN3816
WN Southwest
7S7
8:55 AM
EDT
10:25 AM
CDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN547
WN Southwest
7M8
9:20 AM
EDT
10:45 AM
CDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN2407
WN Southwest
B38M
10:05 AM
EDT
11:30 AM
CDT
1h 25m
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WN2791
WN Southwest
7S7
10:40 AM
EDT
12:05 PM
CDT
1h 25m
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WN2359
WN Southwest
7S7
10:45 AM
EDT
12:10 PM
CDT
1h 25m
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WN3178
WN Southwest
7M8
1:40 PM
EDT
3:05 PM
CDT
1h 25m
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WN366
WN Southwest
7S7
2:15 PM
EDT
3:40 PM
CDT
1h 25m
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WN3541
WN Southwest
7M8
3:20 PM
EDT
4:45 PM
CDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN1286
WN Southwest
7M8
3:30 PM
EDT
4:55 PM
CDT
1h 25m
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WN3225
WN Southwest
7S7
4:05 PM
EDT
5:30 PM
CDT
1h 25m
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WN2151
WN Southwest
7S7
5:05 PM
EDT
6:30 PM
CDT
1h 25m
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WN3878
WN Southwest
B38M
6:20 PM
EDT
7:45 PM
CDT
1h 25m
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WN496
WN Southwest
7M8
6:24 PM
EDT
7:48 PM
CDT
2h 24m
M T W T F S S
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WN1161
WN Southwest
7S7
6:45 PM
EDT
8:10 PM
CDT
1h 25m
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WN2603
WN Southwest
7S7
6:55 PM
EDT
8:20 PM
CDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN1246
WN Southwest
7S7
7:05 PM
EDT
8:30 PM
CDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN4757
WN Southwest
7S7
7:20 PM
EDT
8:45 PM
CDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN3192
WN Southwest
73H
7:35 AM
CDT
9:05 AM
EDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN2644
WN Southwest
7M8
7:45 AM
CDT
9:15 AM
EDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN3548
WN Southwest
7S7
10:05 AM
CDT
11:35 AM
EDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN3691
WN Southwest
737
10:15 AM
CDT
11:45 AM
EDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN3805
WN Southwest
B38M
11:40 AM
CDT
1:10 PM
EDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN280
WN Southwest
737
12:00 PM
CDT
1:30 PM
EDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN2950
WN Southwest
7M8
12:20 PM
CDT
1:50 PM
EDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN4332
WN Southwest
73H
12:20 PM
CDT
1:50 PM
EDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN943
WN Southwest
7M8
2:30 PM
CDT
4:00 PM
EDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN3493
WN Southwest
7S7
3:40 PM
CDT
5:10 PM
EDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN3215
WN Southwest
73H
4:10 PM
CDT
5:40 PM
EDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN458
WN Southwest
7M8
4:45 PM
CDT
6:15 PM
EDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN1513
WN Southwest
73H
6:40 PM
CDT
8:10 PM
EDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN3304
WN Southwest
73H
9:00 PM
CDT
10:30 PM
EDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN3960
WN Southwest
73H
9:55 PM
CDT
11:25 PM+1
EDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Kansas City to Chicago
1 carrier, 71 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 71 Flights/wk 404 mi 1h 25m nonstop -1h behind 63 1-stop hubs

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, 63 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MCI–MDW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 71 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M 1h25-2h24 100%
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
B38MWN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (71 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MCI to MDW direction.
Mon
10
flights
Tue
11
flights
Wed
11
flights
Thu
10
flights
Fri
10
flights
Sat
7
flights
Sun
12
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
19
Nonstop flights
71
Outbound / wk
80
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MCI to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
63
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,575
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MCI → MDW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
MDW → MCI
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MCI delays → MDW delays →

Other ways to reach Chicago from Kansas City

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Metric MCI→MDW OMA→MDW LNK→MDW
Distance from MCI 152 mi 152 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 3 1
Weekly flights 71 50 1
Flight time 1h 25m 1h 1m 1h 23m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of MCI with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Chicago is 1 hour behind Kansas City.
MCI: EDT · MDW: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Kansas City, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
404 mi / 650 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 25m to 2h 24m.

MCI–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kansas City to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance404 mi / 650 km
Flight time1h 25m to 2h 24m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights71 out / 80 return
1-stop connections63 hubs
Origin: MCI
IATA / ICAOMCI / KMCI
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vincennes
Passengers/yr11.8M
Elevation1,026 ft / 313 m
Destination: MDW
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MCI to MDW flights.
Nonstop flights from Kansas City International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport take approximately 1h 25m to 2h 24m. The route covers 404 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 71 nonstop flights per week from MCI to MDW. The return direction has about 80 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SUS, OKC, CMH, IAD, APA, BOI, PGD, MHT, SCF, NAS, PNS, PSP, PLS, YVR, SNA, SMF, VNY, ECP, IAH, VPS, CUN, SJD, SRQ, PUJ, EWR, STL, PDX, CVG, IND, DTW, MKE, BNA, DAL, MSP, MCO, CLT, DEN, BWI, MSY, ATL, HOU, SEA, RSW, ORD, AUS, ABQ, DFW, LGA, TPA, PHX, PHL, SFO, BOS, DCA, LAX, SAT, SLC, MIA, FLL, LAS, SAN, RDU and PIE. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chicago is 1 hour behind Kansas City.
Yes, return flights from MDW to MCI are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include OMA, LNK and DSM. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

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 71 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

MCI to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MCI to MDW ranges from 1 hours 25 minutes to 2 hours 24 minutes. The route covers a distance of 404 miles (650 km). There are approximately 71 weekly flights outbound and 80 return, totaling 151 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

63 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via SUS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Omaha (OMA), Lincoln (LNK) and Des Moines (DSM).