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

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Chicago to Kansas City
3 carriers, 1 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 403 mi 0h 58m nonstop 59 1-stop hubs

ORD–MKC is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Sun Country Airlines, United Airlines and Mexicana lead the route. The flight covers 403 miles in approximately 0h 58m. Beyond nonstop, 59 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore ORD Routes MKC Routes ORD Live Flights MKC Live Flights ORD Delays
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ORD–MKC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SY Sun Country Airlines 1 – – 40% – –
UA United Airlines 1 – – 40% Star Alliance –
MX Mexicana 0 – – 40% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: MX + SY (1 flights/wk, 50%)
Star Alliance: UA (1 flights/wk, 50%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to MKC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
59
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
331
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 Kansas City from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport.
Metric ORD→MKC MDW→MKC MKE→MKC
Distance from ORD – 15 mi 67 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 9 1
Weekly flights 1 5 –
Flight time 0h 58m 0h 57m 1h 30m
Departure OTP 40% – –
Chicago (MDW) to Kansas City flights · Milwaukee (MKE) to Kansas City flights
Airports within 200 miles of ORD with service to Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 6:00 PM in Kansas City.
Distance & Flight Time
403 mi / 648 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 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–MKC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Kansas City route.
Route details
Distance403 mi / 648 km
Flight time0h 58m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights1 out / 2 return
1-stop connections59 hubs
Origin: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: MKC
Full nameCharles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport
IATA / ICAOMKC / KMKC
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation759 ft / 231 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORD to MKC flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport take approximately 0h 58m. The route covers 403 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Mexicana, Sun Country Airlines and United Airlines.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from ORD to MKC. The return direction has about 2 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through FWA, MDW, STL, YYZ, PIT, OMA, MKE, HOU, TUL, MSP, BUF, BNA, MLI, BHM, GSO, RDU, CLT, CHS, BKL, RIC, DAL, TYS, PHL, BWI, IAD, ATL, ASE, FLL, BDL, BOS, MCO, EWR, SUA, MIA, LAS, SRQ, SLC, PHX, BGR, TUS, PBI, RSW, LAX, BFI, PSP, SNA, SEA, SJD, BUR, YEG, LGB, YVR, ANC, IAH, DEN, SMF, IND, DFW and AUS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from MKC to ORD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MDW and MKE. 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 ORD to MKC

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC) are connected by nonstop service from Mexicana, Sun Country Airlines and United Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ORD to MKC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to MKC ranges from 0 hours 58 minutes. The route covers a distance of 403 miles (648 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 3 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

59 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via FWA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (MDW) and Milwaukee (MKE).