Take a break from Jazz Capital of the World and get down with some blues in the Windy City. Southwest Airlines® flies direct from Kansas City International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport. Book your flight to Chicago (Midway) on Southwest® with confidence, knowing your travel will be both easy and enjoyable. Does your trip have flexible dates? Put your date range into the Low Fare Calendar and see our lowest fares inside your range. Explore Southwest Vacations® for deals on flights, hotels, rental cars, and more.
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Kansas City, MO to Chicago (Midway), IL
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| Departing from | Kansas City International Airport (MCI) |
|---|---|
| Arriving at | Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) |
| Average flight time | 1 hour 22 minutes |
| Distance | 405 miles |
| 95† | Weekly flights |
|---|---|
| 6‡ | Nonstop flights per day Monday through Friday |
| 5‡ | Nonstop flights on Saturday |
| 6‡ | Nonstop flights on Sunday |
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View our interactive map†Weekly flights based on DOT published scheduled average flights Monday through Sunday between 9/1/2023 and 9/30/2023. Note: route may not operate every day of the week.
‡Nonstop flights based on DOT published scheduled average flights Monday through Sunday between 9/1/2023 and 9/30/2023.
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.
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Chicago Midway International Airport is a quick 30-minute 'L' ride from downtown Chicago. Get going—adventure awaits.
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2Fare difference may apply.
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