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

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WN3513
WN Southwest
73H
5:25 AM
CDT
6:50 AM
CDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3313
WN Southwest
737
5:30 AM
CDT
6:55 AM
CDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN547
WN Southwest
B38M
9:20 AM
CDT
10:45 AM
CDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN3814
WN Southwest
7M8
10:25 AM
CDT
11:50 AM
CDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN2359
WN Southwest
7M8
12:55 PM
CDT
2:20 PM
CDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN1286
WN Southwest
738
12:58 PM
CDT
2:15 PM
CDT
1h 17m
M T W T F S S
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WN4411
WN Southwest
7M8
2:00 PM
CDT
3:25 PM
CDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN3541
WN Southwest
738
3:20 PM
CDT
4:45 PM
CDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN2079
WN Southwest
7M8
4:25 PM
CDT
5:50 PM
CDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN3178
WN Southwest
B38M
6:02 PM
CDT
7:20 PM
CDT
1h 18m
M T W T F S S
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WN1161
WN Southwest
737
6:45 PM
CDT
8:10 PM
CDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN1246
WN Southwest
737
7:05 PM
CDT
8:30 PM
CDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN2644
WN Southwest
737
6:24 AM
CDT
7:39 AM
CDT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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WN3548
WN Southwest
737
10:05 AM
CDT
11:35 AM
CDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN2950
WN Southwest
B38M
12:20 PM
CDT
1:50 PM
CDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN943
WN Southwest
738
2:30 PM
CDT
4:00 PM
CDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN899
WN Southwest
7S7
3:55 PM
CDT
5:25 PM
CDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN3215
WN Southwest
73H
4:10 PM
CDT
5:40 PM
CDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN458
WN Southwest
7S7
5:56 PM
CDT
7:13 PM
CDT
1h 17m
M T W T F S S
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WN3304
WN Southwest
738
9:30 PM
CDT
10:57 PM
CDT
1h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Kansas City to Chicago
1 carrier, 42 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 42 Flights/wk 404 mi 1h 17m nonstop 88 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 17m. Beyond nonstop, 88 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 42 737, 738, 73H, 7M8, B38M 1h17-1h25 97%
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (42 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
6
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
7
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
7
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
12
Nonstop flights
42
Outbound / wk
41
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MCI to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
88
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,505
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.

Other ways to reach Chicago from Kansas City

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Metric MCI→MDW COU→MDW OMA→MDW
Distance from MCI 138 mi 152 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 6
Weekly flights 42 1 30
Flight time 1h 17m 1h 10m 0h 59m
Departure OTP 97%
Airports within 200 miles of MCI with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Chicago is 0 hours the same as Kansas City.
MCI: CDT · MDW: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Kansas City, it's 6:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
404 mi / 650 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 17m to 1h 25m.

MCI–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kansas City to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance404 mi / 650 km
Flight time1h 17m to 1h 25m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights42 out / 41 return
1-stop connections88 hubs
Origin: MCI
IATA / ICAOMCI / KMCI
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
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 17m to 1h 25m. The route covers 404 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 42 nonstop flights per week from MCI to MDW. The return direction has about 41 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SUS, YIP, COU, CLE, SDF, OMA, OKC, ADS, HSV, USA, PTK, CXO, CMH, PDK, IAD, BJC, CAK, APA, ALB, ABQ, AGS, IAH, PIE, ORL, MHH, BOI, PGD, PNS, SRQ, APF, MHT, SCF, SNA, PBI, SBA, PSP, NAS, GCM, VNY, SGU, SJD, YVR, PLS, SMF, RNO, MBJ, PUJ, RSW, ORD, CUN, YHZ, EWR, ATL, DTW, DFW, STL, DAL, BNA, MKE, PDX, BWI, IND, RDU, VPS, DCA, DEN, AUS, MCO, HOU, CLT, LGA, MSP, MSY, CVG, LAS, SAT, SFO, PHX, TPA, PHL, BOS, SEA, SAN, LAX, MIA, SLC, FLL and ECP. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from MDW to MCI are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include COU, OMA and LNK. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 42 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 17 minutes to 1 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 404 miles (650 km). There are approximately 42 weekly flights outbound and 41 return, totaling 83 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

88 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via SUS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Columbia (COU), Omaha (OMA) and Lincoln (LNK).