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The average train between Illinois and Kansas City takes 9h 12m and the fastest train takes 7h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Illinois 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.
Trains run twice daily between Illinois and Kansas City. The earliest departure is at 9:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Illinois is at 2:25 PM which arrives into Kansas City at 9:48 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 9h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Kansas City station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 12m.
Illinois to Kansas City train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Illinois to Kansas City train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Kansas City station.
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The distance between Illinois and Kansas City is 454.1 km. The road distance is 815 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas City twice daily. Tickets cost $230–370 and the journey takes 7h 23m.
