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

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WN3192
WN Southwest
73H
7:35 AM
CDT
9:05 AM
EDT
1h 30m
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WN2644
WN Southwest
7M8
7:45 AM
CDT
9:15 AM
EDT
1h 30m
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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
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WN280
WN Southwest
737
12:00 PM
CDT
1:30 PM
EDT
1h 30m
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WN2950
WN Southwest
7M8
12:20 PM
CDT
1:50 PM
EDT
1h 30m
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WN4332
WN Southwest
73H
12:20 PM
CDT
1:50 PM
EDT
1h 30m
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WN943
WN Southwest
7M8
2:30 PM
CDT
4:00 PM
EDT
1h 30m
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WN3493
WN Southwest
7S7
3:40 PM
CDT
5:10 PM
EDT
1h 30m
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WN3215
WN Southwest
73H
4:10 PM
CDT
5:40 PM
EDT
1h 30m
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WN458
WN Southwest
7M8
4:45 PM
CDT
6:15 PM
EDT
1h 30m
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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
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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
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WN3816
WN Southwest
7S7
8:55 AM
EDT
10:25 AM
CDT
1h 30m
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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
M T W T F S S
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WN2791
WN Southwest
7S7
10:40 AM
EDT
12:05 PM
CDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN2359
WN Southwest
7S7
10:45 AM
EDT
12:10 PM
CDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN3178
WN Southwest
7M8
1:40 PM
EDT
3:05 PM
CDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN366
WN Southwest
7S7
2:15 PM
EDT
3:40 PM
CDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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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
M T W T F S S
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WN2151
WN Southwest
7S7
5:05 PM
EDT
6:30 PM
CDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN3878
WN Southwest
B38M
6:20 PM
EDT
7:45 PM
CDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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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
M T W T F S S
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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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Chicago to Kansas City
2 carriers, 80 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 80 Flights/wk 404 mi 1h 30m nonstop +1h ahead 67 1-stop hubs

MDW–MCI is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and BBQ lead the route. The flight covers 404 miles in approximately 1h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 67 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MDW–MCI service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 80 737, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M 1h30 65%
BBQ BBQ 1 65%
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
B38MWN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: BBQ + WN (81 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, MDW to MCI direction.
Mon
12
flights
Tue
12
flights
Wed
12
flights
Thu
12
flights
Fri
12
flights
Sat
8
flights
Sun
12
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
15
Nonstop flights
80
Outbound / wk
71
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MDW to MCI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
67
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,541
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
MDW → MCI
65%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
65%
Arriving
83%
Return
MCI → MDW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
60%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MDW delays → MCI delays →

Other ways to reach Kansas City from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Kansas City International Airport.
Metric MDW→MCI ORD→MCI MKE→MCI
Distance from MDW 15 mi 81 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 8 1
Weekly flights 80 307 12
Flight time 1h 30m 1h 39m 1h 30m
Departure OTP 65%
Airports within 200 miles of MDW with service to Kansas City International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Kansas City.
Distance & Flight Time
404 mi / 650 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 30m.

MDW–MCI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Kansas City route.
Route details
Distance404 mi / 650 km
Flight time1h 30m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights80 out / 71 return
1-stop connections67 hubs
Origin: MDW
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
Destination: MCI
IATA / ICAOMCI / KMCI
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vincennes
Passengers/yr11.8M
Elevation1,026 ft / 313 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MDW to MCI flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Kansas City International Airport take approximately 1h 30m. The route covers 404 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: BBQ and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 80 nonstop flights per week from MDW to MCI. The return direction has about 71 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PTK, CID, CLE, CVG, YIP, LIT, APA, EGE, TEB, OKC, PIT, HPN, BHM, BED, SCF, SNA, PGD, PLS, IAD, PIE, PNS, SMF, VNY, ECP, EWR, IAH, DFW, STL, BNA, MKE, ATL, IND, MIA, BWI, DAL, DEN, DCA, AUS, LGA, PHL, RDU, MSP, SAT, DTW, MSY, HOU, SLC, MCO, LAS, PHX, SRQ, VPS, ABQ, CLT, BOS, SAN, LAX, TPA, SFO, SEA, CUN, RSW, FLL, SJD, MBJ, PDX and PUJ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Kansas City is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Yes, return flights from MCI to MDW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ORD and MKE. 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 MDW to MCI

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Kansas City International Airport (MCI) are connected by nonstop service from BBQ and Southwest Airlines. With 80 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

MDW to MCI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MDW to MCI ranges from 1 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 404 miles (650 km). There are approximately 80 weekly flights outbound and 71 return, totaling 151 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

67 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via PTK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD) and Milwaukee (MKE).