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

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Kansas City to Chicago
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 404 mi 1h 20m nonstop 60 1-stop hubs

MKC–MDW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 404 miles in approximately 1h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 60 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MKC–MDW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 1 739 1h20 – Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
739 Boeing 737-900 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MKC to MDW direction.
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1
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Wed
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
4
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MKC to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
60
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~15h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
0
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 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 1 1 2
Weekly flights 1 42 1
Flight time 1h 20m 1h 17m 1h 10m
Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago flights · Columbia (COU) to Chicago flights · Springfield (SGF) 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
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 1h 20m.
Facts

MKC–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kansas City to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance404 mi / 650 km
Flight time1h 20m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out / 4 return
1-stop connections60 hubs
Origin: MKC
Full nameCharles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport
IATA / ICAOMKC / KMKC
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
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.
Nonstop flights from Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport take approximately 1h 20m. The route covers 404 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from MKC to MDW. The return direction has about 4 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CMI, SGF, STL, FWA, OMA, TUL, PTK, GPH, BKL, BNA, ORD, IND, BHM, IAD, GMU, MSP, DAL, YYZ, AUS, MEM, MSY, EWR, RDU, ATL, BWI, SAV, OKC, UST, IAH, SLC, CHS, HOU, BOS, PHL, SRQ, DEN, PBI, RSW, BZN, PSP, MIA, MCO, BOI, NAS, TRM, LAS, FLL, YEG, SAT, PHX, SNA, SAN, TUS, PDX, RNO, SMF, BUR, LAX, DFW and CLE. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MKC to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MKC to MDW ranges from 1 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 404 miles (650 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 5 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

60 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via CMI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Kansas City (MCI), Columbia (COU) and Springfield (SGF).