Chicago to Kansas City (MDW–MCI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
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
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 80 | 737, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 1h30 | – | – | |
| BBQ BBQ | 1 | – | – | – | – |
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 | 8 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 80 | 307 | 12 |
| Flight time | 1h 30m | 1h 39m | 1h 30m |
| Departure OTP | 65% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
MDW: CDT · MCI: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 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 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).