Kansas City to Chicago (MKC–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
MKC–ORD had nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines and United Airlines, last on the schedule in June 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 403 miles in 1h 14m.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
| UA United Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | Star Alliance | – |
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Chicago from Kansas City
| Metric | MKC→ORD | MCI→ORD | MHK→ORD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MKC | – | 14 mi | 111 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 21 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | – | 369 | 16 |
| Flight time | 1h 14m | 0h 52m | 1h 54m |
Travel Essentials
MKC: CDT · ORD: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Kansas City, it's 6:00 PM in Chicago.
CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from O'Hare to downtown Chicago (45 min, $5). Taxis use a flat-rate zone system; downtown is around $40–45 plus tip. Ride-shares are typically $30–50.The Airport Transit System (ATS) connects all terminals and parking. Metra commuter rail does not serve O'Hare directly; transfer downtown via Blue Line.
Continental climate with four distinct seasons. Summers are warm and humid (25–32°C) with afternoon thunderstorms. Winters are cold (−10 to −2°C) with heavy snowfall that regularly delays flights December through March.
Spring and fall are mild but unpredictable. Pack layers. Lake Michigan moderates temperatures near the lakefront, but O'Hare sits inland and runs colder.
MKC–ORD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MKC to ORD
Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) had nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines and United Airlines, last on the schedule in June 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 ORD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MKC to ORD is about 1 hours 14 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 403 miles (648 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, George Bush Intercontinental and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Kansas City (MCI), Manhattan (MHK) and Kirksville (IRK).