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Trip Overview

The average bus between Des Plaines and Kansas City takes 15h 1m and the fastest bus takes 12h 15m. The bus service runs several times per day from Des Plaines to Kansas City. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

15h 1m
Duration
582 mi
Distance
$150
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Des Plaines to Kansas City bus times

Buses run twice daily between Des Plaines and Kansas City. The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Des Plaines is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Kansas City at 1:35 PM. All services require a transfer at Illinois Terminal and take an average of 15h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Peoria Charter Coach CompanyFlixbus USAGreyhound USA18h 5m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Peoria Charter Coach CompanyFlixbus USAGreyhound USA14h 45m • 2 changes
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    Peoria Charter Coach CompanyFlixbus USAGreyhound USA12h 15m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Peoria Charter Coach CompanyFlixbus USAGreyhound USA18h 5m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Peoria Charter Coach CompanyFlixbus USAGreyhound USA14h 45m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Peoria Charter Coach CompanyFlixbus USAGreyhound USA12h 15m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Peoria Charter Coach CompanyFlixbus USAGreyhound USA18h 5m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Peoria Charter Coach CompanyFlixbus USAGreyhound USA14h 45m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Peoria Charter Coach CompanyFlixbus USAGreyhound USA12h 15m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Peoria Charter Coach CompanyFlixbus USAGreyhound USA18h 5m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Peoria Charter Coach CompanyFlixbus USAGreyhound USA14h 45m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Peoria Charter Coach CompanyFlixbus USAGreyhound USA12h 15m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Peoria Charter Coach CompanyFlixbus USAGreyhound USA18h 5m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Peoria Charter Coach CompanyFlixbus USAGreyhound USA14h 45m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Peoria Charter Coach CompanyFlixbus USAGreyhound USA12h 15m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Des Plaines to Kansas City? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 582.1 mi
  • Duration: 15h 1m

What companies run services between Des Plaines, IL, USA and Kansas City, MO, USA?

You can take a bus from O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility to Kansas City Bus Station via Illinois Terminal, Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, and St Louis Bus Station in around 13h.

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