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Kansas City to Chicago (MCI-MDW): Nonstop Upgrade & Award Space

Southwest Airlines flies nonstop between Kansas City (MCI) and Chicago (MDW), roughly 22 times a week. With Southwest Airlines operating this route so often, premium seats still turn over daily, and upgrade or award space can open and close within hours. 2LNR tracks confirmed availability on every MCI to MDW departure, so you know which flights have space before you book.

Data current as of July 21, 2026, refreshed on an ongoing basis as new schedules and seats are confirmed.

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Nonstop flights a week
404 mi
Nonstop distance
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Confirmed upgrade & award space on every MCI to MDW departure

2LNR tracks confirmed upgrade and award availability on American, Delta, and Alaska and across 30 airlines, segment by segment, date by date. Open the calendar for Kansas City to Chicago to see which departures have real space, or watch the route and get alerted when space opens.

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Confirmed upgrade and award seats on each MCI to MDW departure, checked against live inventory so you know what is open before you book.

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Airlines flying Kansas City to Chicago nonstop

Carriers operating MCI to MDW nonstop in the current schedule. 2LNR tracks confirmed upgrade and award space on each of them.

  • Southwest Airlines
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Frequently asked questions about MCI to MDW

How far is Chicago from Kansas City?
MCI to MDW covers about 404 miles nonstop. Flight times vary by aircraft and season; each scheduled departure on this page lists its own times.
Which airlines fly nonstop from MCI to MDW?
Southwest Airlines is currently the only airline flying MCI to MDW nonstop. 2LNR tracks confirmed upgrade and award space on every Southwest Airlines departure.
How many flights a week are there from MCI to MDW?
About 22 nonstop flights a week run between Kansas City and Chicago in the current schedule, operated by Southwest Airlines. Frequency shifts by season; the calendar on this page reflects what's currently scheduled.
How do I check upgrade or award availability on MCI to MDW?
Open the MCI to MDW calendar on this page to see confirmed upgrade and award space by date. You can also set an alert on the Kansas City to Chicago route, and 2LNR will notify you when space opens. It's free to start.

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