Kansas City to Chicago (MCI–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Kansas City to Chicago
8 carriers, 312 flights/week nonstop.
8 Airlines
312 Flights/wk
402 mi
1h 1m nonstop
-1h behind
62 1-stop hubs
MCI–ORD is served by 8 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, American Airlines and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 402 miles in approximately 1h 1m. Beyond nonstop, 62 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Carriers on this route
Airline Landscape
All carriers operating nonstop MCI–ORD service, compared side by side.
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines | 89 | 319, 320, 737, 738, 739, 7M8, E75L, E7W | 1h40-1h50 | Star Alliance | – | |
| AA American Airlines | 87 | 319, CR7, E70, E75, E75S | 1h01-2h34 | Oneworld | – | |
| AS Alaska Airlines | 58 | CR7, E70, E75 | 1h40-1h52 | Oneworld | – | |
| EI Aer Lingus | 35 | CR7, E75, E75S | 1h40-1h52 | – | – | |
| CM Copa Airlines | 21 | 738, E75L, E7W | 1h40-1h46 | Star Alliance | – | |
| BA British Airways | 14 | CR7, E75 | 1h42-1h52 | Oneworld | – | |
| AC Air Canada | 7 | E7W | 1h46 | Star Alliance | – | |
| OO SkyWest Airlines | 1 | – | 1h58 | – | – |
Aircraft on this route
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MCI to ORD direction.
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Morning departures
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62
Nonstop flights
312
Outbound / wk
284
Return / wk
Connections
Connection Landscape
Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MCI to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
62
Hubs
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Fastest
~24h
Longest
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Two-Stop Connections
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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.
Reliability
On-Time Performance
What to expect at each end of your journey.
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MCI → ORD
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
78%
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ORD → MCI
25%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
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25%
Arriving
0%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots.
MCI delays → ORD delays →
Alternatives
Other ways to reach Chicago from Kansas City
Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
| Metric | MCI→ORD | MHK→ORD | IRK→ORD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MCI | – | 105 mi | 128 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 8 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 312 | 34 | 13 |
| Flight time | 1h 1m | 1h 15m | 1h 30m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Manhattan (MHK) to Chicago flights · Kirksville (IRK) to Chicago flights · Columbia (COU) to Chicago flights
Airports within 200 miles of MCI with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Know before you go
Travel Essentials
Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
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Chicago is 1 hour
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Kansas City.
MCI: EDT · ORD: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Kansas City, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
MCI: EDT · ORD: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Kansas City, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
402 mi / 647 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 1m to 2h 34m.
Getting from ORD
CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from O'Hare to downtown Chicago (45 min, $5). Taxis use a flat-rate zone system; downtown is around $40–45 plus tip. Ride-shares are typically $30–50.The Airport Transit System (ATS) connects all terminals and parking. Metra commuter rail does not serve O'Hare directly; transfer downtown via Blue Line.
Chicago Climate
Continental climate with four distinct seasons. Summers are warm and humid (25–32°C) with afternoon thunderstorms. Winters are cold (−10 to −2°C) with heavy snowfall that regularly delays flights December through March.
Spring and fall are mild but unpredictable. Pack layers. Lake Michigan moderates temperatures near the lakefront, but O'Hare sits inland and runs colder.
Facts
MCI–ORD Quick Facts
Key statistics for the Kansas City to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance402 mi / 647 km
Flight time1h 1m to 2h 34m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)8
Weekly flights312 out / 284 return
1-stop connections62 hubs
Origin: MCI
Full nameKansas City International Airport
IATA / ICAOMCI / KMCI
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vincennes
Passengers/yr11.8M
Elevation1,026 ft / 313 m
Destination: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about MCI to ORD flights.
Nonstop flights from Kansas City International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport take approximately 1h 1m to 2h 34m. The route covers 402 miles.
8 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, British Airways, Copa Airlines, Aer Lingus, SkyWest Airlines and United Airlines.
There are approximately 312 nonstop flights per week from MCI to ORD. The return direction has about 284 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SUS, OKC, HSV, CMH, SCF, IFP, BOI, MHT, PSP, YYC, SMF, SNA, YVR, PLS, SRQ, LIR, JFK, CUN, SJD, CVG, DFW, BWI, PUJ, MCO, IAD, AUS, BNA, VPS, IAH, ATL, EWR, DEN, DTW, STL, IND, PHL, MKE, MSY, MSP, FLL, RSW, MIA, CLT, LAS, LGA, DCA, DAL, SLC, RDU, TPA, PDX, ZRH, PHX, LAX, SFO, SEA, BOS, SAT, ABQ, SAN, ECP and PNS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chicago is 1 hour behind Kansas City.
Yes, return flights from ORD to MCI are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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.
Kansas City International Airport opened its new single terminal (Terminal A) in March 2023, replacing the old multi-terminal layout. All carriers including American, United, Southwest, and Delta now operate from this single building. There is no longer a cross-terminal ground transport issue at MCI. Check-in, security, and gates are all in one building on the upper and lower concourses.
American and United both operate nonstop MCI-ORD service. American uses regional jets (Embraer 175 via Envoy or PSA) for most slots. United uses ERJ-175s and occasionally 737s on higher-demand departures. Southwest does not fly to O'Hare; Southwest MCI service goes to Midway (MDW). Frontier and Spirit do not serve MCI-ORD nonstop. If Midway is acceptable, Southwest has competitive MCI-MDW frequency.
Kansas City International is 24 km northwest of downtown Kansas City via I-29. The Kansas City Streetcar does not serve the airport. Shuttles and taxis serve the airport. The KC ATA bus route 129 connects MCI to downtown in about 55 minutes. Taxis and rideshare (Uber, Lyft) run 25-35 minutes to downtown and cost $30-45. A planned airport transit connection has been discussed but not funded as of 2026.
MCI to ORD Route Overview
Kansas City to Chicago O'Hare is a mid-frequency business route served by American Airlines and United Airlines. Combined frequency runs 8-12 daily round trips depending on season. Flight time is 1 hour 25 minutes. American uses Embraer 175s operated by regional affiliates; United similarly uses ERJ-175s and occasional mainline 737s. The route connects Kansas City's corporate headquarters base (from Sprint/T-Mobile to multiple agriculture and transportation conglomerates) to O'Hare's global connectivity.
Connection and Operational Patterns
Kansas City International's new single terminal opened in 2023 and eliminated the historic inconvenience of its three-satellite layout. Security capacity is higher than in the old facility, and connections at MCI are now straightforward. O'Hare handles MCI arrivals through Terminals 1 (United) and 3 (American). The Skylink people mover connects all O'Hare terminals airside, which is useful for connecting passengers. MCI lacks a rail connection to downtown, so ground access is taxi or rideshare dependent. Midwest weather causes the most common delays on this route, with ORD ice events in January-February and spring thunderstorms affecting both ends.