Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago (MDW) · Dec 25, 2026 · return Jan 3, 2027

Flights for 1 adult in economy. Prices are total for all travelers in USD, including required taxes. Basic economy may apply.

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Hotels in Chicago for these trips

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• Hotels in Chicago for these nights (Dec 25 – Jan 3, 2027 · 9 nights · 2 adults, 1 room): 3★ The Willows Hotel, $1,139 total · 4★ The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North, $1,297 total · 5★ Nobu Hotel Chicago, $3,392 total

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Route overview: Kansas City to Chicago (MDW) flight deals

2026-12-25 → 2027-01-03 · Axel-exclusive $284.41

• Southwest Airlines WN2693: MCI 2026-12-25 14:40:00 → MDW 2026-12-25 16:10:00; nonstop; 90 minutes. Local airport times.
• Southwest Airlines WN2960: MDW 2027-01-03 09:35:00 → MCI 2027-01-03 11:05:00; nonstop; 90 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-25 → 2027-01-03 · Axel-exclusive $439.76

• Delta Air Lines DL3799 / DL4714: MCI 2026-12-25 10:43:00 → MDW 2026-12-25 16:39:00; 1 stop(s) via MSP; 356 minutes. Local airport times.
  • DL3799: MCI 2026-12-25 10:43:00 → MSP 2026-12-25 12:15:00; layover at MSP: 165 minutes.
  • DL4714: MSP 2026-12-25 15:00:00 → MDW 2026-12-25 16:39:00.
• Delta Air Lines DL5469 / DL5401: MDW 2027-01-03 10:24:00 → MCI 2027-01-03 16:56:00; 1 stop(s) via MSP; 392 minutes. Local airport times.
  • DL5469: MDW 2027-01-03 10:24:00 → MSP 2027-01-03 12:09:00; layover at MSP: 180 minutes.
  • DL5401: MSP 2027-01-03 15:09:00 → MCI 2027-01-03 16:56:00.

2026-12-25 → 2027-01-03 · Axel-exclusive $284.41

• Southwest Airlines WN2695: MCI 2026-12-25 18:45:00 → MDW 2026-12-25 20:10:00; nonstop; 85 minutes. Local airport times.
• Southwest Airlines WN2960: MDW 2027-01-03 09:35:00 → MCI 2027-01-03 11:05:00; nonstop; 90 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-25 → 2027-01-03 · Axel-exclusive $315.66

• Southwest Airlines WN1418 / WN2224: MCI 2026-12-25 13:25:00 → MDW 2026-12-25 17:50:00; 1 stop(s) via IND; 265 minutes. Local airport times.
  • WN1418: MCI 2026-12-25 13:25:00 → IND 2026-12-25 15:45:00; layover at IND: 115 minutes.
  • WN2224: IND 2026-12-25 17:40:00 → MDW 2026-12-25 17:50:00.
• Southwest Airlines WN2960: MDW 2027-01-03 09:35:00 → MCI 2027-01-03 11:05:00; nonstop; 90 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-25 → 2027-01-03 · Axel-exclusive $315.66

• Southwest Airlines WN294 / WN22: MCI 2026-12-25 12:10:00 → MDW 2026-12-25 17:15:00; 1 stop(s) via MKE; 305 minutes. Local airport times.
  • WN294: MCI 2026-12-25 12:10:00 → MKE 2026-12-25 13:40:00; layover at MKE: 160 minutes.
  • WN22: MKE 2026-12-25 16:20:00 → MDW 2026-12-25 17:15:00.
• Southwest Airlines WN2960: MDW 2027-01-03 09:35:00 → MCI 2027-01-03 11:05:00; nonstop; 90 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-25 → 2027-01-03 · Axel-exclusive $315.66

• Southwest Airlines WN2715 / WN4770: MCI 2026-12-25 18:05:00 → MDW 2026-12-25 23:00:00; 1 stop(s) via STL; 295 minutes. Local airport times.
  • WN2715: MCI 2026-12-25 18:05:00 → STL 2026-12-25 19:10:00; layover at STL: 160 minutes.
  • WN4770: STL 2026-12-25 21:50:00 → MDW 2026-12-25 23:00:00.
• Southwest Airlines WN2960: MDW 2027-01-03 09:35:00 → MCI 2027-01-03 11:05:00; nonstop; 90 minutes. Local airport times.

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