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

Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago (ORD), Dec 18, 2026: round trips from $286, one way from $140

Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago (ORD), Dec 18, 2026: round trips from $286, one way from $140 on Axel, checked Oct 29, 2026. Lowest published fares: $286 round trip, Axel-exclusive, American Airlines, nonstop, Dec 18–28, 2026; $140 one way, Axel-exclusive, American Airlines, nonstop, Dec 18, 2026; 1 adult, economy, checked Oct 29, 2026.

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December 2026

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  1. Fri, Dec 18 · One way

    American Airlines
    7:43 pmMCI
    2h 2m
    Nonstop
    9:45 pmORD

    One-way total · 1 adult · Taxes included

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  2. Fri, Dec 18 · One way

    United Airlines
    6:34 pmMCI
    1h 51m
    Nonstop
    8:25 pmORD

    One-way total · 1 adult · Taxes included

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  3. Fri, Dec 18 – Sat, Dec 19

    American Airlines
    7:43 pmMCI
    2h 2m
    Nonstop
    9:45 pmORD
    American Airlines
    11:00 pmORD
    1h 56m
    Nonstop
    12:56 am+1MCI

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

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  4. Fri, Dec 18 – Sat, Dec 19

    United Airlines
    6:34 pmMCI
    1h 51m
    Nonstop
    8:25 pmORD
    United Airlines
    2:20 pmORD
    1h 59m
    Nonstop
    4:19 pmMCI

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

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  5. Fri, Dec 18 – Sun, Dec 20

    American Airlines
    7:43 pmMCI
    2h 2m
    Nonstop
    9:45 pmORD
    American Airlines
    8:59 pmORD
    1h 53m
    Nonstop
    10:52 pmMCI

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

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  6. Fri, Dec 18 – Sun, Dec 20

    United Airlines
    6:34 pmMCI
    1h 51m
    Nonstop
    8:25 pmORD
    United Airlines
    2:20 pmORD
    1h 59m
    Nonstop
    4:19 pmMCI

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

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  7. Fri, Dec 18 – Mon, Dec 21

    American Airlines
    7:43 pmMCI
    2h 2m
    Nonstop
    9:45 pmORD
    American Airlines
    8:59 pmORD
    1h 53m
    Nonstop
    10:52 pmMCI

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

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  8. Fri, Dec 18 – Mon, Dec 21

    United Airlines
    6:34 pmMCI
    1h 51m
    Nonstop
    8:25 pmORD
    United Airlines
    10:25 amORD
    1h 58m
    Nonstop
    12:23 pmMCI

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

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  9. Fri, Dec 18 – Tue, Dec 22

    American Airlines
    7:43 pmMCI
    2h 2m
    Nonstop
    9:45 pmORD
    American Airlines
    4:12 pmORD
    1h 52m
    Nonstop
    6:04 pmMCI

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

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  10. Fri, Dec 18 – Tue, Dec 22

    United Airlines
    6:34 pmMCI
    1h 51m
    Nonstop
    8:25 pmORD
    United Airlines
    10:25 amORD
    1h 58m
    Nonstop
    12:23 pmMCI

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

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  11. Fri, Dec 18 – Thu, Dec 24

    American Airlines
    7:43 pmMCI
    2h 2m
    Nonstop
    9:45 pmORD
    American Airlines
    5:29 pmORD
    2h 5m
    Nonstop
    7:34 pmMCI

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

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  12. Fri, Dec 18 – Thu, Dec 24

    United Airlines
    6:34 pmMCI
    1h 51m
    Nonstop
    8:25 pmORD
    United Airlines
    7:15 amORD
    1h 58m
    Nonstop
    9:13 amMCI

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

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  13. Fri, Dec 18 – Fri, Dec 25

    American Airlines
    7:43 pmMCI
    2h 2m
    Nonstop
    9:45 pmORD
    American Airlines
    10:40 pmORD
    1h 44m
    Nonstop
    12:24 am+1MCI

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

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  14. Fri, Dec 18 – Fri, Dec 25

    United Airlines
    6:34 pmMCI
    1h 51m
    Nonstop
    8:25 pmORD
    United Airlines
    7:15 amORD
    1h 58m
    Nonstop
    9:13 amMCI

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

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  15. Fri, Dec 18 – Sat, Dec 26

    American Airlines
    7:43 pmMCI
    2h 2m
    Nonstop
    9:45 pmORD
    American Airlines
    5:17 pmORD
    2h
    Nonstop
    7:17 pmMCI

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

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  16. Fri, Dec 18 – Sat, Dec 26

    United Airlines
    6:34 pmMCI
    1h 51m
    Nonstop
    8:25 pmORD
    United Airlines
    3:40 pmORD
    2h
    Nonstop
    5:40 pmMCI

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

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  17. Fri, Dec 18 – Mon, Dec 28

    American Airlines
    7:43 pmMCI
    2h 2m
    Nonstop
    9:45 pmORD
    American Airlines
    10:05 amORD
    1h 55m
    Nonstop
    12:00 pmMCI

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

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  18. Fri, Dec 18 – Mon, Dec 28

    United Airlines
    6:34 pmMCI
    1h 51m
    Nonstop
    8:25 pmORD
    United Airlines
    3:40 pmORD
    2h
    Nonstop
    5:40 pmMCI

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

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  19. Fri, Dec 18 – Tue, Dec 29

    American Airlines
    7:43 pmMCI
    2h 2m
    Nonstop
    9:45 pmORD
    American Airlines
    10:05 amORD
    1h 55m
    Nonstop
    12:00 pmMCI

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

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  20. Fri, Dec 18 – Tue, Dec 29

    United Airlines
    6:34 pmMCI
    1h 51m
    Nonstop
    8:25 pmORD
    United Airlines
    3:40 pmORD
    2h
    Nonstop
    5:40 pmMCI

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

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  21. Fri, Dec 18 – Wed, Dec 30

    American Airlines
    7:43 pmMCI
    2h 2m
    Nonstop
    9:45 pmORD
    American Airlines
    4:50 pmORD
    2h
    Nonstop
    6:50 pmMCI

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

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  22. Fri, Dec 18 – Wed, Dec 30

    United Airlines
    6:34 pmMCI
    1h 51m
    Nonstop
    8:25 pmORD
    United Airlines
    7:15 amORD
    1h 58m
    Nonstop
    9:13 amMCI

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

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  23. Fri, Dec 18 – Fri, Jan 1

    American Airlines
    7:43 pmMCI
    2h 2m
    Nonstop
    9:45 pmORD
    American Airlines
    9:54 pmORD
    1h 55m
    Nonstop
    11:49 pmMCI

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

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  24. Fri, Dec 18 – Fri, Jan 1

    United Airlines
    6:34 pmMCI
    1h 51m
    Nonstop
    8:25 pmORD
    United Airlines
    3:40 pmORD
    2h
    Nonstop
    5:40 pmMCI

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

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Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago (ORD), Dec 18, 2026: round trips from $286, one way from $140 on Axel, checked Oct 29, 2026. Lowest published fares: $286 round trip, Axel-exclusive, American Airlines, nonstop, Dec 18–28, 2026; $140 one way, Axel-exclusive, American Airlines, nonstop, Dec 18, 2026; 1 adult, economy, checked Oct 29, 2026. 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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Exact travel datesAirlineFlightsTimes, duration, stopsTotal pricePrice issued (UTC)
2026-12-18 · one wayAmerican AirlinesAA643019:43:00→21:45:00 2h 02m nonstopAxel-exclusive $140.002026-10-29T01:28:11Z
2026-12-18 · one wayUnited AirlinesUA576118:34:00→20:25:00 1h 51m nonstopAxel-exclusive $145.002026-10-29T01:28:11Z
2026-12-18 → 2026-12-19American AirlinesAA6430 / AA452919:43:00→21:45:00 2h 02m nonstop · 23:00:00→00:56:00 1h 56m nonstopAxel-exclusive $292.502026-10-29T01:28:11Z
2026-12-18 → 2026-12-19United AirlinesUA5761 / UA530218:34:00→20:25:00 1h 51m nonstop · 14:20:00→16:19:00 1h 59m nonstopAxel-exclusive $303.752026-10-29T01:28:11Z
2026-12-18 → 2026-12-20American AirlinesAA6430 / AA623219:43:00→21:45:00 2h 02m nonstop · 20:59:00→22:52:00 1h 53m nonstopAxel-exclusive $292.502026-10-29T01:28:11Z
2026-12-18 → 2026-12-20United AirlinesUA5761 / UA530218:34:00→20:25:00 1h 51m nonstop · 14:20:00→16:19:00 1h 59m nonstopAxel-exclusive $303.752026-10-29T01:28:11Z
2026-12-18 → 2026-12-21American AirlinesAA6430 / AA623219:43:00→21:45:00 2h 02m nonstop · 20:59:00→22:52:00 1h 53m nonstopAxel-exclusive $292.502026-10-29T01:28:11Z
2026-12-18 → 2026-12-21United AirlinesUA5761 / UA526018:34:00→20:25:00 1h 51m nonstop · 10:25:00→12:23:00 1h 58m nonstopAxel-exclusive $303.752026-10-29T01:28:11Z
2026-12-18 → 2026-12-22American AirlinesAA6430 / AA403119:43:00→21:45:00 2h 02m nonstop · 16:12:00→18:04:00 1h 52m nonstopAxel-exclusive $292.502026-10-29T01:28:11Z
2026-12-18 → 2026-12-22United AirlinesUA5761 / UA526018:34:00→20:25:00 1h 51m nonstop · 10:25:00→12:23:00 1h 58m nonstopAxel-exclusive $303.752026-10-29T01:28:11Z
2026-12-18 → 2026-12-23American AirlinesAA6430 / AA632719:43:00→21:45:00 2h 02m nonstop · 16:50:00→18:50:00 2h 00m nonstopAxel-exclusive $292.502026-10-29T01:28:11Z
2026-12-18 → 2026-12-23United AirlinesUA5761 / UA472818:34:00→20:25:00 1h 51m nonstop · 07:15:00→09:13:00 1h 58m nonstopAxel-exclusive $303.752026-10-29T01:28:11Z
2026-12-18 → 2026-12-24American AirlinesAA6430 / AA643819:43:00→21:45:00 2h 02m nonstop · 17:29:00→19:34:00 2h 05m nonstopAxel-exclusive $292.502026-10-29T01:28:11Z
2026-12-18 → 2026-12-24United AirlinesUA5761 / UA472818:34:00→20:25:00 1h 51m nonstop · 07:15:00→09:13:00 1h 58m nonstopAxel-exclusive $303.752026-10-29T01:28:11Z
2026-12-18 → 2026-12-25American AirlinesAA6430 / AA452919:43:00→21:45:00 2h 02m nonstop · 22:40:00→00:24:00 1h 44m nonstopAxel-exclusive $292.502026-10-29T01:28:11Z
2026-12-18 → 2026-12-25United AirlinesUA5761 / UA472818:34:00→20:25:00 1h 51m nonstop · 07:15:00→09:13:00 1h 58m nonstopAxel-exclusive $303.752026-10-29T01:28:11Z
2026-12-18 → 2026-12-26American AirlinesAA6430 / AA643819:43:00→21:45:00 2h 02m nonstop · 17:17:00→19:17:00 2h 00m nonstopAxel-exclusive $292.502026-10-29T01:28:11Z
2026-12-18 → 2026-12-26United AirlinesUA5761 / UA530418:34:00→20:25:00 1h 51m nonstop · 15:40:00→17:40:00 2h 00m nonstopAxel-exclusive $303.752026-10-29T01:28:11Z
2026-12-18 → 2026-12-27American AirlinesAA6430 / AA403119:43:00→21:45:00 2h 02m nonstop · 16:12:00→18:04:00 1h 52m nonstopAxel-exclusive $292.502026-10-29T01:28:11Z
2026-12-18 → 2026-12-27United AirlinesUA5761 / UA472818:34:00→20:25:00 1h 51m nonstop · 07:15:00→09:13:00 1h 58m nonstopAxel-exclusive $303.752026-10-29T01:28:11Z
2026-12-18 → 2026-12-28American AirlinesAA6430 / AA405519:43:00→21:45:00 2h 02m nonstop · 10:05:00→12:00:00 1h 55m nonstopAxel-exclusive $286.002026-10-29T01:28:11Z
2026-12-18 → 2026-12-28United AirlinesUA5761 / UA530418:34:00→20:25:00 1h 51m nonstop · 15:40:00→17:40:00 2h 00m nonstopAxel-exclusive $297.002026-10-29T01:28:11Z
2026-12-18 → 2026-12-29American AirlinesAA6430 / AA405519:43:00→21:45:00 2h 02m nonstop · 10:05:00→12:00:00 1h 55m nonstopAxel-exclusive $286.002026-10-29T01:28:11Z
2026-12-18 → 2026-12-29United AirlinesUA5761 / UA530418:34:00→20:25:00 1h 51m nonstop · 15:40:00→17:40:00 2h 00m nonstopAxel-exclusive $297.002026-10-29T01:28:11Z
2026-12-18 → 2026-12-30American AirlinesAA6430 / AA632719:43:00→21:45:00 2h 02m nonstop · 16:50:00→18:50:00 2h 00m nonstopAxel-exclusive $286.002026-10-29T01:28:11Z
2026-12-18 → 2026-12-30United AirlinesUA5761 / UA472818:34:00→20:25:00 1h 51m nonstop · 07:15:00→09:13:00 1h 58m nonstopAxel-exclusive $297.002026-10-29T01:28:11Z
2026-12-18 → 2026-12-31American AirlinesAA6430 / AA643819:43:00→21:45:00 2h 02m nonstop · 17:29:00→19:34:00 2h 05m nonstopAxel-exclusive $286.002026-10-29T01:28:11Z
2026-12-18 → 2026-12-31United AirlinesUA5761 / UA472818:34:00→20:25:00 1h 51m nonstop · 07:15:00→09:13:00 1h 58m nonstopAxel-exclusive $297.002026-10-29T01:28:11Z
2026-12-18 → 2027-01-01American AirlinesAA6430 / AA412019:43:00→21:45:00 2h 02m nonstop · 21:54:00→23:49:00 1h 55m nonstopAxel-exclusive $286.002026-10-29T01:28:11Z
2026-12-18 → 2027-01-01United AirlinesUA5761 / UA530418:34:00→20:25:00 1h 51m nonstop · 15:40:00→17:40:00 2h 00m nonstopAxel-exclusive $297.002026-10-29T01:28:11Z

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

2026-12-18 · one way · Axel-exclusive $140.00

  • American Airlines AA6430: MCI 2026-12-18 19:43:00 → ORD 2026-12-18 21:45:00; nonstop; 122 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-18 · one way · Axel-exclusive $145.00

  • United Airlines UA5761: MCI 2026-12-18 18:34:00 → ORD 2026-12-18 20:25:00; nonstop; 111 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-18 → 2026-12-19 · Axel-exclusive $292.50

  • American Airlines AA6430: MCI 2026-12-18 19:43:00 → ORD 2026-12-18 21:45:00; nonstop; 122 minutes. Local airport times.
  • American Airlines AA4529: ORD 2026-12-19 23:00:00 → MCI 2026-12-20 00:56:00; nonstop; 116 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-18 → 2026-12-19 · Axel-exclusive $303.75

  • United Airlines UA5761: MCI 2026-12-18 18:34:00 → ORD 2026-12-18 20:25:00; nonstop; 111 minutes. Local airport times.
  • United Airlines UA5302: ORD 2026-12-19 14:20:00 → MCI 2026-12-19 16:19:00; nonstop; 119 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-18 → 2026-12-20 · Axel-exclusive $292.50

  • American Airlines AA6430: MCI 2026-12-18 19:43:00 → ORD 2026-12-18 21:45:00; nonstop; 122 minutes. Local airport times.
  • American Airlines AA6232: ORD 2026-12-20 20:59:00 → MCI 2026-12-20 22:52:00; nonstop; 113 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-18 → 2026-12-20 · Axel-exclusive $303.75

  • United Airlines UA5761: MCI 2026-12-18 18:34:00 → ORD 2026-12-18 20:25:00; nonstop; 111 minutes. Local airport times.
  • United Airlines UA5302: ORD 2026-12-20 14:20:00 → MCI 2026-12-20 16:19:00; nonstop; 119 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-18 → 2026-12-21 · Axel-exclusive $292.50

  • American Airlines AA6430: MCI 2026-12-18 19:43:00 → ORD 2026-12-18 21:45:00; nonstop; 122 minutes. Local airport times.
  • American Airlines AA6232: ORD 2026-12-21 20:59:00 → MCI 2026-12-21 22:52:00; nonstop; 113 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-18 → 2026-12-21 · Axel-exclusive $303.75

  • United Airlines UA5761: MCI 2026-12-18 18:34:00 → ORD 2026-12-18 20:25:00; nonstop; 111 minutes. Local airport times.
  • United Airlines UA5260: ORD 2026-12-21 10:25:00 → MCI 2026-12-21 12:23:00; nonstop; 118 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-18 → 2026-12-22 · Axel-exclusive $292.50

  • American Airlines AA6430: MCI 2026-12-18 19:43:00 → ORD 2026-12-18 21:45:00; nonstop; 122 minutes. Local airport times.
  • American Airlines AA4031: ORD 2026-12-22 16:12:00 → MCI 2026-12-22 18:04:00; nonstop; 112 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-18 → 2026-12-22 · Axel-exclusive $303.75

  • United Airlines UA5761: MCI 2026-12-18 18:34:00 → ORD 2026-12-18 20:25:00; nonstop; 111 minutes. Local airport times.
  • United Airlines UA5260: ORD 2026-12-22 10:25:00 → MCI 2026-12-22 12:23:00; nonstop; 118 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-18 → 2026-12-24 · Axel-exclusive $292.50

  • American Airlines AA6430: MCI 2026-12-18 19:43:00 → ORD 2026-12-18 21:45:00; nonstop; 122 minutes. Local airport times.
  • American Airlines AA6438: ORD 2026-12-24 17:29:00 → MCI 2026-12-24 19:34:00; nonstop; 125 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-18 → 2026-12-24 · Axel-exclusive $303.75

  • United Airlines UA5761: MCI 2026-12-18 18:34:00 → ORD 2026-12-18 20:25:00; nonstop; 111 minutes. Local airport times.
  • United Airlines UA4728: ORD 2026-12-24 07:15:00 → MCI 2026-12-24 09:13:00; nonstop; 118 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-18 → 2026-12-25 · Axel-exclusive $292.50

  • American Airlines AA6430: MCI 2026-12-18 19:43:00 → ORD 2026-12-18 21:45:00; nonstop; 122 minutes. Local airport times.
  • American Airlines AA4529: ORD 2026-12-25 22:40:00 → MCI 2026-12-26 00:24:00; nonstop; 104 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-18 → 2026-12-25 · Axel-exclusive $303.75

  • United Airlines UA5761: MCI 2026-12-18 18:34:00 → ORD 2026-12-18 20:25:00; nonstop; 111 minutes. Local airport times.
  • United Airlines UA4728: ORD 2026-12-25 07:15:00 → MCI 2026-12-25 09:13:00; nonstop; 118 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-18 → 2026-12-26 · Axel-exclusive $292.50

  • American Airlines AA6430: MCI 2026-12-18 19:43:00 → ORD 2026-12-18 21:45:00; nonstop; 122 minutes. Local airport times.
  • American Airlines AA6438: ORD 2026-12-26 17:17:00 → MCI 2026-12-26 19:17:00; nonstop; 120 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-18 → 2026-12-26 · Axel-exclusive $303.75

  • United Airlines UA5761: MCI 2026-12-18 18:34:00 → ORD 2026-12-18 20:25:00; nonstop; 111 minutes. Local airport times.
  • United Airlines UA5304: ORD 2026-12-26 15:40:00 → MCI 2026-12-26 17:40:00; nonstop; 120 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-18 → 2026-12-28 · Axel-exclusive $286.00

  • American Airlines AA6430: MCI 2026-12-18 19:43:00 → ORD 2026-12-18 21:45:00; nonstop; 122 minutes. Local airport times.
  • American Airlines AA4055: ORD 2026-12-28 10:05:00 → MCI 2026-12-28 12:00:00; nonstop; 115 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-18 → 2026-12-28 · Axel-exclusive $297.00

  • United Airlines UA5761: MCI 2026-12-18 18:34:00 → ORD 2026-12-18 20:25:00; nonstop; 111 minutes. Local airport times.
  • United Airlines UA5304: ORD 2026-12-28 15:40:00 → MCI 2026-12-28 17:40:00; nonstop; 120 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-18 → 2026-12-29 · Axel-exclusive $286.00

  • American Airlines AA6430: MCI 2026-12-18 19:43:00 → ORD 2026-12-18 21:45:00; nonstop; 122 minutes. Local airport times.
  • American Airlines AA4055: ORD 2026-12-29 10:05:00 → MCI 2026-12-29 12:00:00; nonstop; 115 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-18 → 2026-12-29 · Axel-exclusive $297.00

  • United Airlines UA5761: MCI 2026-12-18 18:34:00 → ORD 2026-12-18 20:25:00; nonstop; 111 minutes. Local airport times.
  • United Airlines UA5304: ORD 2026-12-29 15:40:00 → MCI 2026-12-29 17:40:00; nonstop; 120 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-18 → 2026-12-30 · Axel-exclusive $286.00

  • American Airlines AA6430: MCI 2026-12-18 19:43:00 → ORD 2026-12-18 21:45:00; nonstop; 122 minutes. Local airport times.
  • American Airlines AA6327: ORD 2026-12-30 16:50:00 → MCI 2026-12-30 18:50:00; nonstop; 120 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-18 → 2026-12-30 · Axel-exclusive $297.00

  • United Airlines UA5761: MCI 2026-12-18 18:34:00 → ORD 2026-12-18 20:25:00; nonstop; 111 minutes. Local airport times.
  • United Airlines UA4728: ORD 2026-12-30 07:15:00 → MCI 2026-12-30 09:13:00; nonstop; 118 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-18 → 2027-01-01 · Axel-exclusive $286.00

  • American Airlines AA6430: MCI 2026-12-18 19:43:00 → ORD 2026-12-18 21:45:00; nonstop; 122 minutes. Local airport times.
  • American Airlines AA4120: ORD 2027-01-01 21:54:00 → MCI 2027-01-01 23:49:00; nonstop; 115 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-18 → 2027-01-01 · Axel-exclusive $297.00

  • United Airlines UA5761: MCI 2026-12-18 18:34:00 → ORD 2026-12-18 20:25:00; nonstop; 111 minutes. Local airport times.
  • United Airlines UA5304: ORD 2027-01-01 15:40:00 → MCI 2027-01-01 17:40:00; nonstop; 120 minutes. Local airport times.

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  • This page: Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago (ORD) · Dec 18, 2026 · choose your return date: 1 adult in economy, every priced fare with its flights, times and total, each with the time its price was issued. Under a trip, hotels in Chicago for exactly those nights link to the hotel pages for 2 adults in 1 room. Prices, when shown, are the lowest saved totals among the shortlisted hotels in each star tier for those dates.
  • Next: each row is one exact trip for this departure (both dates with the year, the total and the time its price was issued); its exact-trip price link opens the live search for those dates and travelers, where the booking link and the current total are. Other durations or travelers are not priced here: Choose travelers and dates prices the requested trip.
  • Follow supplied links. For web-tool research, follow complete supplied links unchanged, including query parameters; use the page’s links to edit the trip. Constructed URLs may be rejected before reaching Axel. A completed fresh trip opens flight results first. Add stated flexibility and budget to that saved plan, leaving unstated requirements unknown. Edits create a new snapshot; use its results and review links.
  • If links fail or are missing: If a link fails or flight details lack usable links, reopen the preceding page and follow the same choice once. Keep refreshed links unchanged and preserve the trip and selections. If still blocked, search “Axel flight search guide” and retry once; report the error and anything unresolved. Recovery: Axel Kansas City to Chicago (ORD) flight deals · Flight search guide.
  • Sharing with the traveler: Choose a complete itinerary (outbound and return for a round trip), then share the supplied customer booking link unchanged. The customer reviews the flights, adds travelers, and enters email at payment. Do not collect email in chat. Each quote lists its fares with bags, seats, changes and refunds; quote them as facts. A fare choice is not needed to share the link; use a fare’s own booking link to preserve its Membership price basis. Ask only for essential missing trip details. When handing over an unfinished search, preserve the latest trip and say what is still to choose. If no supplied link matches the latest trip, construct https://helloaxel.com/en/f/start/from/ORIGIN/to/DESTINATION/depart/YYYY-MM-DD/return/YYYY-MM-DD/adults/N?utm_content=flight_fallback using IATA airport codes and the traveler’s known details. Omit unknowns; for one way replace /return/YYYY-MM-DD with /trip/oneway. Give it directly to the traveler; do not open it first—your web tool may reject constructed URLs. Complete links open Flight Guide and start searching. Preferences and advanced options.