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

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404 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
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Flight Schedule No service Verified 34m ago
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Kansas City to Chicago
Route information for MKC to MDW.
1 Airlines 404 mi 0h 56m nonstop

MKC–MDW had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in September 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 404 miles in 0h 56m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop MKC–MDW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 1 Star Alliance
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MKC → MDW
77%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
77%
Return
MDW → MKC
29%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
29%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MDW delays →

Other ways to reach Chicago from Kansas City

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Metric MKC→MDW MCI→MDW COU→MDW
Distance from MKC 14 mi 129 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 2
Weekly flights 96
Flight time 0h 56m 1h 14m 1h 10m
Airports within 200 miles of MKC with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Kansas City, it's 6:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
404 mi / 650 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 56m gate to gate.

MKC–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kansas City to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance404 mi / 650 km
Flight time0h 56m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Origin: MKC
IATA / ICAOMKC / KMKC
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation759 ft / 231 m
Destination: MDW
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MKC to MDW flights.
Nonstop flights from Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport take about 0h 56m gate to gate. The route covers 404 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from MKC to MDW: United Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in September 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in September 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 0h 56m.
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, COU and SGF. 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 MKC to MDW

Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in September 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

MKC to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MKC to MDW is about 0 hours 56 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 404 miles (650 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

Nearby alternative airports include Kansas City (MCI), Columbia (COU) and Springfield (SGF).