Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago (ORD) flights
An economy award from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago (ORD) starts at 4,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $25.60. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago (ORD): American Airlines and United Airlines. The two airports are 403 miles (648 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld and United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 9 ways to fly it with one stop, through Saint Louis, Milwaukee and Indianapolis and more.
How many miles MCI to ORD costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn American Airlines | 4,500 | $25.60 |
| American AAdvantageOn American Airlines | 5,500 | $5.60 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn United Airlines | 6,000 | $33.60 |
| Etihad GuestOn American Airlines | 6,000 | $5.60 |
| Iberia ClubOn American Airlines | 6,000 | $5.60 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn United Airlines | 7,500 | $30.60 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn United Airlines | 8,000 | $5.60–355.60 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn American Airlines | 9,200 | $5.60 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn American Airlines | 9,500 | $5.60 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn American Airlines | 10,000 | $5.60 |
| British Airways ClubOn American Airlines | 12,000 | $5.60 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn American Airlines | 12,000 | $5.60 |
Business and first class prices, and 7 more programs, are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from MCI to ORD
- American Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
- United AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it
Book MCI to ORD with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks United Airlines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks United Airlines
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks American Airlines
- American AAdvantageBooks American Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks United Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks United Airlines
- British Airways ClubBooks American Airlines
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks American Airlines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks United Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks United Airlines
- Finnair PlusBooks American Airlines
- Iberia ClubBooks American Airlines
- JAL Mileage BankBooks American Airlines
- JetBlue TrueBlueBooks United Airlines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks United Airlines
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks American Airlines
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks American Airlines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks United Airlines
- TAP Miles&GoBooks United Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks United Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks United Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks United Airlines
MCI to ORD with one stop
9 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Saint Louis (STL)Southwest Airlines, then American Airlines and United Airlines
- Via Milwaukee (MKE)Southwest Airlines, then American Airlines and United Airlines
- Via Indianapolis (IND)Southwest Airlines, then American Airlines and United Airlines
- Via Minneapolis (MSP)Delta Air Lines the whole way
+1 - Via Detroit (DTW)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Nashville (BNA)Southwest Airlines, then American Airlines and United Airlines
- Via Columbus (CMH)Southwest Airlines, then American Airlines and United Airlines
- Via Dallas (DFW)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines and Frontier Airlines the whole way+1
MCI to ORD: common questions
How many miles does MCI to ORD cost?
In economy it starts at 4,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $25.60. Next cheapest: American AAdvantage (5,500), Air Canada Aeroplan (6,000) and Etihad Guest (6,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from MCI to ORD?
American Airlines (oneworld) and United Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago (ORD).
How far is Kansas City from Chicago by plane?
Kansas City (MCI) and Chicago (ORD) are 403 miles (648 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book MCI to ORD award flights?
22 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles and 14 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Kansas City and Chicago?
The most direct connections are through Saint Louis (STL), Milwaukee (MKE), Indianapolis (IND), Minneapolis (MSP) and Detroit (DTW). On 4 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Delta Air Lines through Minneapolis.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.