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Kansas City, MO to Chicago (Midway), IL
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Enjoy movies, sips, and snacks during your flight.
Take advantage of inflight entertainment with free movies4, free live TV5, free texting6, and $8 inflight Internet7.
We also offer free sodas, coffee, and snacks8—learn more about the inflight food and beverage experience.
Take advantage of free same-day standby9.
Have a change of travel plans? We offer free same-day standby for all fare types. This means that you can retain your current flight while listing for standby on an earlier flight. If a seat becomes available, it’s yours at no charge!
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| Fare | Fly one-way from $39 (departing on 6/10)* |
|---|---|
| Departing from | Kansas City International Airport (MCI) |
| Arriving at | Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) |
| Average flight time | 1 hour 24 minutes |
| Distance | 405 miles |
| 156† | Weekly flights |
|---|---|
| 6‡ | Nonstop flights per day Monday through Friday |
| 5 ‡ | Nonstop flights on Saturday |
| 6 ‡ | Nonstop flights on Sunday |
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†Weekly flights based on DOT published scheduled average flights Monday through Sunday between 5/1/2025 and 5/31/2025. Note: route may not operate every day of the week.
‡Nonstop flights based on DOT published scheduled average flights Monday through Sunday between 5/1/2025 and 5/31/2025.
Explore Chicago.
When you think of the City of the Big Shoulders, there’s a good chance you picture the iconic skyline. When you visit Chicago, you can take in the view by land or sea (or, more accurately, lake or river) with popular tours, or you can view the skyline from within it. The Chicago Skydeck Ledge lets you step four feet out from the building, placing you 1,353 feet above the busy streets of downtown Chicago. If your nerves don’t take your breath away, the view sure will.
There’s more to see in Chicago than the skyline, of course. Museum fans are in for a treat and should consider a trip to one of the several that the city boasts. The Art Institute, the Field Museum, the Museum of Contemporary Art, the American Writers Museum, and the Museum of Science and Industry are all conveniently located near the Loop (what locals call the city’s downtown); the Chicago History Museum is further north, but should not be missed for true lovers of the town. More interested in flora and fauna than man-made masterpieces? Chicago boasts the Shedd Aquarium and Lincoln Park Zoo inside city limits, Brookfield Zoo in the western suburbs, and the Chicago Botanic Gardens in the northern suburbs. The latter two are easily accessible via Metra train.
The real charm of the city, though, is visible in and amongst the neighborhoods. Chicago is a city of neighborhoods, comprised of 77 designated community areas. Hop on a CTA bus or ‘L’ train and get exploring. Find yourself in a corner bar and try a Chicago Handshake. Stumble upon a pizza joint and have yourself a slice (deep dish or thin crust, it’s up to you). Treat yourself to ethnically diverse food, cultural centers and celebrations, and landmarks dotted across the city. It’s all yours to explore after you deplane at Midway.
Questions we hear the most
The average flight time from Kansas City to Chicago (Midway) is 1 hour 24 minutes.
There are 156 weekly flights from Kansas City to Chicago (Midway) on Southwest Airlines.
Yes, Southwest flies nonstop from Kansas City to Chicago (Midway) 6 times per day from Monday through Friday.
Yes, Southwest flies nonstop from Kansas City to Chicago (Midway) 5 times per day on Saturdays and 6 times per day on Sundays.
To find the lowest fares by day and time to fly Kansas City to Chicago (Midway) with Southwest, check out our Low Fare Calendar.
You can rent a car at Chicago Midway International Airport—book yours with your flight.
Yes! Flights from Kansas City to Chicago (Midway)—or from here or there to anywhere—can be changed with no change fees. Fare difference may apply.
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1EarlyBird Check-In® pricing starts at $15 one-way, and is subject to availability. Pricing may vary based on the popularity and length of each (one-way) flight. Please see optional travel charges for more details.
2Upgraded boarding prices and benefits are per eligible segment. Flights must be within 24 hours of departure to be eligible for upgraded boarding.
4Where available. Available only on WiFi-enabled aircraft. Limited-time offer.
5Due to licensing restrictions, on WiFi-enabled international flights, free live TV and iHeartRadio may not be available for the full duration of flight.
6Texting only allows access to iMessage and WhatsApp (which must be downloaded and activated before connecting to SouthwestWiFi).
7Internet access for $8 per device from takeoff to landing. Price is subject to change. May not be available for the full duration of flight. In order to provide a top-notch Internet experience, we prohibit access to certain high-bandwidth applications and websites. We also prohibit access to certain obscene or offensive content.
8Flights traveling 175 miles or less will have only water available. Complimentary snacks are served on flights over 175 miles. If you’re flying between Hawaii and the continental U.S., you’ll have even more snacks to choose from.
9Free same-day standby: You can list for same-day standby for an earlier flight via a Southwest Customer Service Agent at the airport or the Southwest app or mobile web. You must request to be added to the same-day standby list at least 10 minutes prior to the scheduled departure of your original flight or the no-show policy will apply. If using the app or mobile web, you must list your name 30 minutes ahead of scheduled departure. You will receive a message based on the contact preference selected during booking if you are cleared on the flight. Group bookings and Unaccompanied Minors are not eligible for same-day standby. You will be required to pay any government taxes and fees associated with these itinerary changes but refunds will be provided. Your original boarding position is not guaranteed on your standby flight. Southwest Business Customers booked through travel agencies may need to see a Southwest agent at the airport for a standby listing. See Southwest.com/standby for more details.