Chicago to Kansas City (ORD–MCI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Chicago to Kansas City
8 carriers, 307 flights/week nonstop.
8 Airlines
307 Flights/wk
402 mi
1h 39m nonstop
+1h ahead
71 1-stop hubs
ORD–MCI is served by 8 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, American Airlines and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 402 miles in approximately 1h 39m. Beyond nonstop, 71 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Carriers on this route
Airline Landscape
All carriers operating nonstop ORD–MCI service, compared side by side.
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines | 91 | 319, 320, 737, 738, 739, 7M8, 7M9, E75L, E7W | 1h39-23h58 | Star Alliance | – | |
| AA American Airlines | 84 | 319, CR7, E70, E75 | 1h41-1h54 | Oneworld | – | |
| AS Alaska Airlines | 54 | CR7, E70, E75, E75S | 1h43-1h53 | Oneworld | – | |
| IB Iberia | 22 | E70, E75, E75S | 1h45-1h54 | Oneworld | – | |
| BA British Airways | 15 | CR7, E70, E75 | 1h46-1h54 | Oneworld | – | |
| CM Copa Airlines | 14 | 739, E7W | 1h47 | Star Alliance | – | |
| EI Aer Lingus | 14 | E70, E75 | 1h45-1h53 | – | – | |
| AC Air Canada | 13 | 319 | 1h44-1h46 | Star Alliance | – |
Aircraft on this route
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ORD to MCI direction.
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44
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60
Nonstop flights
307
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344
Return / wk
Connections
Connection Landscape
Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to MCI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
71
Hubs
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Fastest
~32h
Longest
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Two-Stop Connections
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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
ORD → MCI
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
72%
Return
MCI → ORD
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
Arriving
94%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots.
ORD delays → MCI delays →
Alternatives
Other ways to reach Kansas City from Chicago
Nearby airports with service to Kansas City International Airport.
| Metric | ORD→MCI | MDW→MCI | MKE→MCI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from ORD | – | 15 mi | 67 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 8 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 307 | 80 | 12 |
| Flight time | 1h 39m | 1h 30m | 1h 30m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Airports within 200 miles of ORD with service to Kansas City International Airport.
Know before you go
Travel Essentials
Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
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Kansas City is 1 hour
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Chicago.
ORD: CDT · MCI: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Kansas City.
ORD: CDT · MCI: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Kansas City.
Distance & Flight Time
402 mi / 647 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 39m to 23h 58m.
Getting to ORD
CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from downtown Loop stations to O'Hare (45 min, $5). Pace buses serve suburbs. Ride-shares cost $35–55 from downtown depending on traffic; add 30+ minutes during rush hour on the Kennedy Expressway.Economy parking lots E/F connect via ATS people mover. Terminal 5 (international) is separate from Terminals 1–3; allow extra time for inter-terminal transfers.
Facts
ORD–MCI Quick Facts
Key statistics for the Chicago to Kansas City route.
Route details
Distance402 mi / 647 km
Flight time1h 39m to 23h 58m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)8
Weekly flights307 out / 344 return
1-stop connections71 hubs
Origin: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: MCI
Full nameKansas City International Airport
IATA / ICAOMCI / KMCI
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vincennes
Passengers/yr11.8M
Elevation1,026 ft / 313 m
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about ORD to MCI flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Kansas City International Airport take approximately 1h 39m to 23h 58m. The route covers 402 miles.
8 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, British Airways, Copa Airlines, Aer Lingus, Iberia and United Airlines.
There are approximately 307 nonstop flights per week from ORD to MCI. The return direction has about 344 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CID, CLE, CVG, YIP, LIT, TEB, ABE, EGE, PIT, OKC, BHM, BED, HPN, GSP, SCF, HOU, EYW, SNA, GCM, VPS, PLS, SMF, VNY, LIR, CUN, ECP, EWR, PNS, MDW, ATL, AUS, ABQ, BWI, STL, DFW, PHL, JFK, DCA, LGA, BNA, MKE, MSP, IAH, DEN, DTW, CLT, MCO, SLC, IND, MSY, DAL, SAT, RDU, MIA, TPA, PHX, LAS, BOS, SEA, IAD, LAX, RSW, SRQ, FLL, SAN, SFO, PDX, SUS, SJD, PUJ and MBJ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Kansas City is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Yes, return flights from MCI to ORD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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.
At O'Hare, American uses Terminal 3 and United uses Terminal 1. Southwest does not serve O'Hare. Chicago Southwest service operates from Midway (MDW). At Kansas City International (MCI), the new single-terminal facility opened in 2023 consolidated all airlines into one building, replacing the three-satellite layout. American, United, Southwest, and all other carriers serving MCI now use the single terminal with a unified security checkpoint and post-security concourse. The new MCI terminal substantially improves the connection experience compared to the old multi-building layout.
Block time on ORD–MCI runs about one hour and 20 minutes. The routing is a direct southwest track through central Illinois and Missouri. American and United operate the route nonstop. Southwest operates Chicago–Kansas City from Midway to MCI, which is a separate market. The short block time combined with O'Hare's frequent ground delay programs means on-time arrivals at MCI depend heavily on whether ORD is flowing normally. An ORD ground stop can turn a 1:20 flight into a 2:30+ experience at the gate.
Kansas City's new streetcar extension opened in 2023 connecting downtown Kansas City to the Power and Light District and the Crossroads arts district. However, the streetcar does not currently serve MCI airport. The airport is about 24 km northwest of downtown. The KC Scout website and RideKC bus Route 129 connect MCI to downtown, but transit service is infrequent. Most travelers use taxis or rideshares; the trip costs USD 30–45 and takes 25–40 minutes depending on I-29 traffic. Car rentals at the new MCI terminal are located in a connected garage.
Chicago O'Hare to Kansas City: Midwest Hub to the Crossroads City
ORD–MCI is an 80-minute connection linking two of the Midwest's most economically central cities. American and United operate the nonstop route from O'Hare. Southwest offers the Chicago–Kansas City market from Midway (MDW–MCI), which draws passengers from Chicago's south and west sides but is a separate routing. The ORD–MCI corridor carries business travelers, government employees (Kansas City has a significant federal presence), and connecting passengers using one of the two airports as a hub transfer. Kansas City's agriculture, distribution, logistics, and finance sectors generate consistent corporate demand for the Chicago route.
New MCI Terminal and ORD Delay Context
Kansas City International completed its new single-terminal facility in 2023, replacing a three-satellite 1970s layout that had become operationally inefficient. The consolidated terminal gives MCI a significantly improved connection experience with a unified security hall and post-security retail and dining. O'Hare's chronic delay exposure. Consistently one of the most delayed large airports in the US system. Is the main operational variable on this pairing. Ground delay programs at ORD cascade into downstream markets including MCI, so on-time performance on this short hop correlates closely with ORD system state rather than MCI weather. Kansas City itself has a moderate climate that rarely generates local airport delays.