- Distance: 434.6 mi
- Duration: 9h 48m
The average train between Kansas City and Chicago takes 9h 48m and the fastest train takes 8h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Kansas City to Chicago. 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 Kansas City and Chicago. The earliest departure is at 7:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kansas City is at 8:40 AM which arrives into Chicago at 8:00 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 9h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kansas City station and arriving at Chicago station. Services depart twice daily, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 9h 48m.
Kansas City to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kansas City station.
Kansas City to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
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The distance between Kansas City and Chicago is 663.7 km. The road distance is 699 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $140–290 and the journey takes 7h 41m.
