Direct flights from Kansas City to Chicago
46 nonstop flights a week on 1 airline. Zero layovers — one hop from MCI to MDW.
Flight time: about 1h6m nonstop
Which days does it fly?
When does it fly?
Departure times in Kansas City local time, from flights observed over the last 7 days.
| Flight | Departs | Duration | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest SWA2139 | 5:20a | 1h8m | Fri |
| Southwest SWA2139 | 5:26a | 1h6m | Mon, Thu |
| Southwest SWA2681 | 5:49a | 1h10m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA3473 | 5:51a | 1h11m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA2522 | 6:23a | 1h11m | Thu |
| Southwest SWA3473 | 6:32a | 1h2m | Tue–Wed |
| Southwest SWA2522 | 6:32a | 58m | Mon |
| Southwest SWA2522 | 6:38a | 58m | Fri |
| Southwest SWA759 | 7:58a | 1h12m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA4630 | 8:31a | 1h11m | Tue |
| Southwest SWA4630 | 8:37a | 1h13m | Wed |
| Southwest SWA294 | 8:45a | 1h9m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA4829 | 10:29a | 1h4m | Wed |
| Southwest SWA4829 | 10:42a | 1h10m | Tue |
| Southwest SWA2523 | 11:06a | 59m | Thu–Fri |
| Southwest SWA2523 | 11:23a | 1h6m | Mon |
| Southwest SWA4829 | 11:39a | 1h | Sun |
| Southwest SWA4829 | 12:48p | 1h2m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA856 | 1:08p | 1h | Sun |
| Southwest SWA2522 | 2:06p | 1h6m | Wed |
| Southwest SWA2522 | 2:36p | 1h13m | Tue, Sat |
| Southwest SWA2525 | 2:42p | 1h1m | Mon |
| Southwest SWA2525 | 2:48p | 1h10m | Thu–Fri |
| Southwest SWA2525 | 3:40p | 1h4m | Tue–Wed |
| Southwest SWA2604 | 3:54p | 1h2m | Fri |
| Southwest SWA2604 | 4:12p | 1h10m | Mon |
| Southwest SWA2604 | 4:19p | 1h1m | Thu |
| Southwest SWA1807 | 4:41p | 1h5m | Wed |
| Southwest SWA2525 | 5:01p | 1h9m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA3473 | 5:48p | 1h9m | Mon |
| Southwest SWA1015 | 5:48p | 1h12m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA2523 | 5:59p | 1h3m | Tue–Wed |
| Southwest SWA3473 | 6:06p | 1h6m | Fri |
| Southwest SWA1807 | 6:19p | 1h | Sun |
| Southwest SWA3473 | 6:25p | 1h10m | Thu |
| Southwest SWA2604 | 7:42p | 1h9m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA4630 | 8:07p | 58m | Mon |
| Southwest SWA4630 | 8:25p | 1h15m | Fri |
| Southwest SWA4630 | 9:15p | 1h12m | Thu |
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Nonstop from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago (MDW)
Kansas City International Airport (MCI) has 46 nonstop flights a week to Chicago (MDW), operated by Southwest. No layovers, no connections — one hop out of MCI and you're there.
This route flies every day of the week, so any travel day works. Route data updated September 2026 from observed departures.
Route data updated September 2026 from observed flight departures. Schedules change — always confirm with the airline before booking.
How long is the flight from Kansas City to Chicago?
The nonstop flight from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago (MDW) takes about 1h6m in the air, based on recently observed nonstop departures.
How long does it take to drive from Kansas City to Chicago?
Driving from Kansas City to Chicago takes about 7h 40m, covering roughly 510 miles. The nonstop flight takes about 1h6m.