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

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Chicago to Kansas City
2 carriers, 2 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 403 mi 1h 45m nonstop +1h ahead 31 1-stop hubs

ORD–MKC is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Breeze Airways and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 403 miles in approximately 1h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 31 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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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
MX Breeze Airways 1 – – 66% – –
UA United Airlines 1 739 1h45 66% Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
739 Boeing 737-900 – UA
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: MX (1 flights/wk, 50%)
Star Alliance: UA (1 flights/wk, 50%)
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 MKC direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
1
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to MKC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
31
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
FWA ~3h 13m STL ~3h 36m YYZ ~3h 49m BUF ~4h 17m BNA ~4h 26m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
230
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 → MKC
66%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
66%
Return
MKC → ORD
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
84%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Kansas City from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport.
Metric ORD→MKC MDW→MKC
Distance from ORD – 15 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2
Weekly flights 2 1
Flight time 1h 45m –
Departure OTP 66% –
Chicago (MDW) 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
+1h
Kansas City is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
ORD: CDT · MKC: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Kansas City.
Distance & Flight Time
403 mi / 648 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 45m.
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 time1h 45m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights2 out / 1 return
1-stop connections31 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/Indiana/Vincennes
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 1h 45m. The route covers 403 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Breeze Airways and United Airlines.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from ORD to MKC. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through FWA, STL, YYZ, BUF, BNA, MLI, GSO, ATL, RIC, CHS, TYS, PHL, HOU, SRQ, BOS, PBI, FLL, LAS, SLC, SUA, MIA, BGR, PSP, PHX, SEA, PIT, LAX, IAD, IND, DAL and AUS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Kansas City is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
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. 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 Breeze Airways and United Airlines. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ORD to MKC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to MKC ranges from 1 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 403 miles (648 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 3 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

31 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).