Direct flights from Kansas City to Chicago
48 nonstop flights a week on 1 airline. Zero layovers — one hop from MCI to MDW.
Flight time: about 1h3m 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 SWA4276 | 5:09a | 1h3m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA4276 | 5:17a | 1h4m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA4276 | 5:30a | 1h3m | Mon–Fri |
| Southwest SWA2569 | 6:20a | 1h2m | Thu–Fri |
| Southwest SWA2569 | 6:34a | 1h3m | Mon |
| Southwest SWA2569 | 6:35a | 1h | Sun |
| Southwest SWA3980 | 8:20a | 1h2m | Wed |
| Southwest SWA1774 | 8:22a | 1h4m | Mon, Fri |
| Southwest SWA3980 | 8:25a | 1h5m | Tue |
| Southwest SWA1774 | 8:26a | 1h1m | Thu |
| Southwest SWA1774 | 10:17a | 1h4m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA1774 | 10:47a | 1h | Wed |
| Southwest SWA1774 | 11:00a | 1h4m | Tue |
| Southwest SWA2571 | 11:01a | 1h4m | Mon |
| Southwest SWA2571 | 11:05a | 1h4m | Thu |
| Southwest SWA1037 | 11:06a | 1h4m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA2571 | 11:17a | 1h2m | Fri |
| Southwest SWA2571 | 12:31p | 1h2m | Tue |
| Southwest SWA2571 | 12:54p | 57m | Wed |
| Southwest SWA2572 | 1:25p | 1h9m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA2572 | 2:27p | 1h2m | Fri |
| Southwest SWA3850 | 2:33p | 1h2m | Tue |
| Southwest SWA2572 | 2:47p | 1h12m | Thu |
| Southwest SWA3850 | 2:47p | 1h1m | Wed |
| Southwest SWA2571 | 2:50p | 1h | Sun |
| Southwest SWA2572 | 3:24p | 1h7m | Mon |
| Southwest SWA2478 | 3:42p | 1h6m | Tue–Wed |
| Southwest SWA9 | 4:34p | 1h3m | Fri |
| Southwest SWA9 | 4:42p | 1h12m | Mon |
| Southwest SWA345 | 4:52p | 1h1m | Wed |
| Southwest SWA345 | 5:24p | 1h4m | Tue |
| Southwest SWA9 | 5:44p | 1h6m | Thu |
| Southwest SWA2029 | 5:54p | 1h10m | Mon |
| Southwest SWA2572 | 6:07p | 1h | Sun |
| Southwest SWA954 | 6:10p | 1h1m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA2029 | 6:10p | 1h5m | Thu–Fri |
| Southwest SWA4042 | 7:23p | 1h2m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA345 | 8:09p | 1h | Mon |
| Southwest SWA345 | 8:18p | 1h3m | Fri |
| Southwest SWA345 | 9:11p | 1h6m | Thu |
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Nonstop from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago (MDW)
Kansas City International Airport (MCI) has 48 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 July 2026 from observed departures.
Route data updated July 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 1h3m 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 1h3m.