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

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Chicago to Kansas City
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 4 Flights/wk 404 mi 0h 57m nonstop 60 1-stop hubs

MDW–MKC is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 404 miles in approximately 0h 57m. Beyond nonstop, 60 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MDW–MKC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 0 – – 100% Star Alliance –
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MDW to MKC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
60
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
200
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Kansas City from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport.
Metric MDW→MKC ORD→MKC MKE→MKC
Distance from MDW – 15 mi 81 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 5 1
Weekly flights 4 1 –
Flight time 0h 57m 0h 58m 1h 30m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Chicago (ORD) to Kansas City flights · Milwaukee (MKE) to Kansas City flights
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
0h
Kansas City is 0 hours the same as Chicago.
MDW: CDT · MKC: 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 0h 57m to 1h 27m.
Facts

MDW–MKC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Kansas City route.
Route details
Distance404 mi / 650 km
Flight time0h 57m to 1h 27m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights4 out / 1 return
1-stop connections60 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/Chicago
Elevation759 ft / 231 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MDW to MKC flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport take approximately 0h 57m to 1h 27m. The route covers 404 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
There are approximately 4 nonstop flights per week from MDW to MKC. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YYZ, PWK, STL, PIT, ORD, MKE, OMA, CPS, GSO, TUL, MLI, MSP, BUF, BNA, TYS, BHM, RDU, CLT, BKL, CHS, RIC, HOU, IAD, PHL, DAL, BWI, ATL, ASE, FLL, BDL, BOS, BDR, EWR, MCO, SRQ, IAH, YVR, MIA, SUA, PBI, SLC, TUS, PHX, RSW, SNA, LAX, PSP, SJD, SEA, BUR, YEG, BFI, SMF, LGB, LRM, LAS, DEN, IND, AUS and DFW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from MKC 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.
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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 MKC

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MDW to MKC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MDW to MKC ranges from 0 hours 57 minutes to 1 hours 27 minutes. The route covers a distance of 404 miles (650 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 5 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

60 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) and Milwaukee (MKE).