Chicago to Kansas City (MDW–MCI) — 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.
MDW–MCI is served by 2 airlines 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 | 81 | 737, 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 1h10-1h35 | – | – | |
| BBQ BBQ | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Kansas City from Chicago
| Metric | MDW→MCI | ORD→MCI | MKE→MCI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MDW | – | 15 mi | 81 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 18 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 81 | 376 | 14 |
| Flight time | 1h 25m | 1h 27m | 1h 25m |
| Departure OTP | 25% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
MDW: CDT · MCI: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 6:00 PM in Kansas City.
MDW–MCI Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MDW to MCI
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Kansas City International Airport (MCI) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 81 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MDW to MCI Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MDW to MCI is about 1 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 404 miles (650 km). There are approximately 81 weekly flights outbound and 84 return, totaling 165 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via General Mitchell, St. Louis Lambert and Indianapolis. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD), Milwaukee (MKE) and West Lafayette (LAF).