The average train between Missouri and Illinois takes 10h 2m and the fastest train takes 8h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Missouri to Illinois. 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 Missouri and Illinois. The earliest departure is at 7:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Missouri is at 8:24 AM which arrives into Illinois at 8:00 PM. All services require a transfer at Union Station and take an average of 10h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Missouri to Illinois. However, there are services departing from Missouri station and arriving at Illinois station via Chicago Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 2m.
Missouri to Illinois train services, operated by Ride KC, depart from Kansas City station.
Missouri to Illinois train services, operated by Ride KC, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
The distance between Missouri and Illinois is 306.1 km. The road distance is 701 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $140–290 and the journey takes 7h 41m.
