Chicago to Kansas City (ORD–MKC) — 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.
ORD–MKC is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, Breeze Airways and Sun Country Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 403 miles in approximately 1h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines | 1 | 7M9 | 1h35 | Star Alliance | – | |
| MX Breeze Airways | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Kansas City from Chicago
| Metric | ORD→MKC | MDW→MKC | MKE→MKC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from ORD | – | 15 mi | 67 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 10 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 1 | 1 | – |
| Flight time | 1h 35m | 2h 19m | 1h 19m |
| Departure OTP | 51% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
ORD: CDT · MKC: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 6:00 PM in Kansas City.
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.
ORD–MKC Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ORD to MKC
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines, Breeze Airways and Sun Country 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 is about 1 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 403 miles (648 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Los Angeles. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (MDW) and Milwaukee (MKE).