Kansas CitytoChicagoFlight Time
MCI–MDW · Nonstop
Kansas City (Kansas City International Airport) to Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport).
The estimated flight time from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago (MDW) is about 1h 25m, covering 404 miles. Southwest Airlines flies the route nonstop with 6-7/day departures, from 05:05 to 20:21 local time.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Est. flight time | Distance | Route type | Captured freq. | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ~1h 25m Estimated from great-circle distance — no tracked flights yet. | 404 mi | Nonstop | 6-7/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | Domestic |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from Kansas City to Chicago
Southwest Airlines operates 6-7/day flights from MCI to MDW.
- First departure
- 05:05
- Last departure
- 20:21
- Cadence
- ~every 30 min
- Scheduled departure times
- 25
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 6-7/day | Boeing 737 · Seat map | 05:0505:15 |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
MDW to MCI flights — 6-7/day on 1 airline →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from a full week of published airline schedules for MCI, refreshed on a rolling basis. Frequency uses 47 scheduled departures across 7 observed days; flight time is estimated from flying distance until this route has enough tracked flights for an observed average.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from Kansas City to Chicago?
The estimated flight time from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago (MDW) is about 1h 25m, based on the 404-mile flying distance.
How far is Kansas City from Chicago?
Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago (MDW) is about 404 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from Kansas City to Chicago?
Yes. Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago (MDW), with 6-7/day departures.
Which airlines fly from Kansas City to Chicago?
Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago (MDW).
What aircraft fly from Kansas City to Chicago?
The MCI–MDW route is flown with Boeing 737.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near Chicago
- ORD - ChicagoChicago O'Hare International Airport · 15 mi from MDWFlights to ORD
- MKE - MilwaukeeGeneral Mitchell International Airport · 81 mi from MDWFlights to MKE