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

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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
Prices
WN3548
WN Southwest
738
9:55 AM
CDT
11:25 AM
CDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN2950
WN Southwest
B38M
11:40 AM
CDT
1:10 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
WN3513
WN Southwest
73H
5:25 AM
CDT
6:50 AM
CDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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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
737
8:35 AM
CDT
10:00 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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Chicago to Kansas City
2 carriers, 41 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 41 Flights/wk 404 mi 1h 15m nonstop 96 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 15m. Beyond nonstop, 96 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 41 737, 738, 73H, 7S7, B38M 1h15-1h30 70%
BBQ BBQ 0 70%
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: BBQ + WN (41 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
6
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
7
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
41
Outbound / wk
42
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MDW to MCI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
96
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,504
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 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 15 1
Weekly flights 41 433 7
Flight time 1h 15m 1h 39m 1h 30m
Departure OTP 70%
Airports within 200 miles of MDW with service to Kansas City International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 6:00 PM in Kansas City.
Distance & Flight Time
404 mi / 650 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 15m to 1h 30m.

MDW–MCI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Kansas City route.
Route details
Distance404 mi / 650 km
Flight time1h 15m to 1h 30m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights41 out / 42 return
1-stop connections96 hubs
Origin: MDW
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
Destination: MCI
IATA / ICAOMCI / KMCI
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
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 15m to 1h 30m. The route covers 404 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: BBQ and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 41 nonstop flights per week from MDW to MCI. The return direction has about 42 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CID, SUS, PWK, CLE, CVG, YIP, PTK, LIT, SDF, EGE, YOW, OKC, TEB, HPN, GSP, YYZ, PIT, BHM, BJC, SAV, OCF, BED, USA, ADS, NAS, IAD, JAX, SFB, MHH, SCF, ABQ, PIE, EYW, IAH, VNY, GCM, SNA, ELP, JFK, PGD, STS, PNS, CUN, SMF, LIR, SJD, PSP, LRM, PLS, MBJ, SXM, PUJ, ORD, ECP, DTW, STL, ATL, EWR, SRQ, BNA, IND, RSW, DAL, BWI, LGA, MCO, DCA, MKE, PHX, HOU, AUS, DEN, VPS, RDU, TPA, LAS, MSP, DFW, SAN, MIA, MSY, SAT, BOS, CLT, SLC, PHL, LAX, FLL, SEA, SFO, OMA, ICT, DSM, CHS, RBD and PDX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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, MKE and LAF. 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 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 41 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 15 minutes to 1 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 404 miles (650 km). There are approximately 41 weekly flights outbound and 42 return, totaling 83 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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