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

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Kansas City to Chicago
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-1h behind 36 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between MKC and MDW, connecting options are available through 36 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MKC to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
36
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
STL ~3h 16m GPH ~3h 29m BNA ~4h 20m IND ~4h 26m OMA ~4h 29m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
71
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
MKC → MDW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
Return
MDW → MKC
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MDW delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Chicago from Kansas City

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Metric MKC→MDW MCI→MDW LNK→MDW
Distance from MKC – 14 mi 165 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1 1
Weekly flights 0 71 1
Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago flights · Lincoln (LNK) to Chicago flights · Omaha (OMA) to Chicago flights
Airports within 200 miles of MKC with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Chicago is 1 hour behind Kansas City.
MKC: EDT · MDW: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Kansas City, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
Facts

MKC–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kansas City to Chicago route.
Route details
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections36 hubs
Origin: MKC
Full nameCharles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport
IATA / ICAOMKC / KMKC
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vincennes
Elevation759 ft / 231 m
Destination: MDW
Full nameChicago Midway International Airport
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MKC to MDW flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through STL, GPH, BNA, IND, OMA, BHM, YYZ, ORD, MEM, MSY, RDU, OKC, EWR, IAD, BWI, IAH, CHS, PHL, HOU, DEN, BZN, AUS, SRQ, MCO, SLC, SAT, FLL, MIA, LAS, TUS, PSP, PHX, SNA, SAN, LAX and DAL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chicago is 1 hour behind Kansas City.
Yes, return flights from MDW to MKC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MCI, LNK and OMA. 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

36 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via STL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Kansas City (MCI), Lincoln (LNK) and Omaha (OMA).