Direct flights from Kansas City to Chicago
88 nonstop flights a week on 4 airlines. Zero layovers — one hop from MCI to ORD.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| American ENY3845 | 5:42a | 1h2m | Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri |
| American ENY3845 | 5:46a | 1h2m | Thu, Sat |
| SkyWest SKW5485 | 6:11a | 1h7m | Mon, Wed, Thu |
| SkyWest SKW5485 | 6:21a | 1h7m | Tue, Sat, Sun |
| SkyWest SKW5485 | 6:32a | 1h7m | Fri |
| American ENY3845 | 6:35a | 1h2m | Sun |
| United UAL1491 | 8:00a | 1h2m | Mon, Fri |
| United UAL1491 | 8:06a | 1h2m | Tue–Thu |
| United UAL1491 | 8:27a | 1h8m | Sat |
| SkyWest SKW6250 | 9:22a | 1h4m | Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri |
| SkyWest SKW6250 | 9:39a | 1h6m | Sat |
| SkyWest SKW5504 | 9:42a | 1h7m | Fri |
| United UAL1491 | 9:45a | 1h3m | Sun |
| SkyWest SKW5504 | 9:48a | 1h7m | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun |
| SkyWest SKW6250 | 9:58a | 1h11m | Sun |
| SkyWest SKW6250 | 10:15a | 58m | Tue |
| SkyWest SKW6249 | 10:42a | 1h2m | Thu |
| United UAL2437 | 11:30a | 1h6m | Tue, Sat |
| United UAL2437 | 11:39a | 1h8m | Mon, Fri |
| United UAL2437 | 11:49a | 1h3m | Wed–Thu |
| United UAL2437 | 12:05p | 1h3m | Sun |
| SkyWest SKW5309 | 1:12p | 1h7m | Tue–Wed |
| SkyWest SKW5309 | 1:23p | 1h7m | Mon |
| SkyWest SKW6249 | 1:38p | 1h6m | Sat |
| SkyWest SKW5309 | 1:38p | 1h7m | Thu |
| SkyWest SKW6249 | 1:47p | 1h5m | Mon, Wed, Sun |
| SkyWest SKW5309 | 2:14p | 1h7m | Sun |
| SkyWest SKW6249 | 2:22p | 1h4m | Tue |
| SkyWest SKW6249 | 3:06p | 1h4m | Thu |
| SkyWest SKW5309 | 3:09p | 1h7m | Fri |
| United UAL2792 | 3:32p | 1h3m | Tue, Sun |
| SkyWest SKW6249 | 3:50p | 1h6m | Fri |
| United UAL2792 | 3:51p | 1h6m | Wed, Thu, Sat |
| United UAL2792 | 4:03p | 1h4m | Mon |
| Republic Airways RPA4745 | 5:29p | 1h | Mon, Tue, Sun |
| Republic Airways RPA4745 | 5:38p | 1h13m | Wed |
| United UAL2770 | 5:51p | 1h7m | Thu |
| Republic Airways RPA4745 | 5:53p | 1h13m | Thu |
| United UAL2770 | 5:56p | 1h6m | Tue–Wed |
| United UAL2792 | 6:10p | 1h4m | Fri |
| United UAL2770 | 6:12p | 1h3m | Sun |
| United UAL303 | 6:40p | 1h4m | Wed |
| Republic Airways RPA4745 | 6:41p | 1h13m | Fri |
| United UAL303 | 6:52p | 1h7m | Thu |
| United UAL303 | 7:08p | 1h3m | Sun |
| United UAL303 | 7:16p | 1h7m | Tue |
| United UAL2770 | 7:32p | 1h33m | Fri |
| United UAL303 | 7:47p | 2h | Mon |
| SkyWest SKW6399 | 8:11p | 54m | Mon–Wed |
| United UAL303 | 8:26p | 1h8m | Fri |
| United UAL1952 | 8:34p | 1h6m | Sat |
| SkyWest SKW6399 | 8:46p | 1h3m | Fri |
| SkyWest SKW6399 | 9:08p | 1h6m | Sun |
| SkyWest SKW6399 | 9:21p | 1h6m | Thu |
| United UAL2770 | 10:29p | 1h20m | Mon |
| United UAL303 | 10:43p | 1h | Sat |
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Nonstop from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago (ORD)
Kansas City International Airport (MCI) has 88 nonstop flights a week to Chicago (ORD), operated by American, Republic Airways, SkyWest and United. 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 (ORD) 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.