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

Southwest Airlines flies nonstop between Chicago (MDW) and Kansas City (MCI), roughly 16 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 MDW to MCI 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 MDW to MCI 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 Chicago to Kansas City 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 MDW to MCI departure, checked against live inventory so you know what is open before you book.

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Airlines flying Chicago to Kansas City nonstop

Carriers operating MDW to MCI 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 MDW to MCI

How far is Kansas City from Chicago?
MDW to MCI 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 MDW to MCI?
Southwest Airlines is currently the only airline flying MDW to MCI nonstop. 2LNR tracks confirmed upgrade and award space on every Southwest Airlines departure.
How many flights a week are there from MDW to MCI?
About 16 nonstop flights a week run between Chicago and Kansas City 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 MDW to MCI?
Open the MDW to MCI calendar on this page to see confirmed upgrade and award space by date. You can also set an alert on the Chicago to Kansas City route, and 2LNR will notify you when space opens. It's free to start.

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