Chicago to Kansas City (MDW–MKC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Chicago to Kansas City
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk
404 mi
+1h ahead
28 1-stop hubs
While no nonstop service exists between MDW and MKC, connecting options are available through 28 hubs.
Connections
Connection Landscape
Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MDW to MKC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
28
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
242
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.
Reliability
On-Time Performance
What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MDW → MKC
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Return
MKC → MDW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots.
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Alternatives
Other ways to reach Kansas City from Chicago
Nearby airports with service to Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport.
| Metric | MDW→MKC | ORD→MKC |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from MDW | – | 15 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 0 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 1 | 2 |
| Departure OTP | 75% | – |
Airports within 200 miles of MDW with service to Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport.
Know before you go
Travel Essentials
Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Kansas City is 1 hour
ahead of
Chicago.
MDW: CDT · MKC: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Kansas City.
MDW: CDT · MKC: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Kansas City.
Distance & Flight Time
404 mi / 650 km
Facts
MDW–MKC Quick Facts
Key statistics for the Chicago to Kansas City route.
Route details
Distance404 mi / 650 km
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections28 hubs
Origin: MDW
Full nameChicago Midway International Airport
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
Destination: MKC
Full nameCharles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport
IATA / ICAOMKC / KMKC
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vincennes
Elevation759 ft / 231 m
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about MDW to MKC flights.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from MDW to MKC.
Kansas City is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Nearby alternatives include ORD. 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.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
28 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via YYZ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD).