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How to get fromChicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Kansas Cityby plane, subway, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Kansas City by plane, subway, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane MDW - MCI
    3h 3m
    $100–603

  2. Drive 499.3 mi

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    1. Drive from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Kansas Citycar car 499.3 mi
    8h 31m
    $92–132

  3. Subway to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    1. Take the subway from Midway to Clark/Lakesubway subway
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane ORD - MCI
    5h 31m
    $354–810

  4. Train via Naperville

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Napervilletrain train Bnsf
    2. Take the train from Naperville Amtrak Station to Kansas Citytrain train Southwest Chief
    9h 49m
    $128–281

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Midway Airport to Illinois Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    11h 40m
    $107–175

  6. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Summit Amtrak to Kansas Citytrain train Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
    12h 7m
    $162–362

Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Kansas City by subway, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$128Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 428 mi
  • Duration: 3h 3m

What companies run services between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), USA and Kansas City, MO, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Kansas City (MCI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Midway to Kansas City via LaSalle/Van Buren, Chicago Union Station, and Naperville Amtrak Station in around 9h 49m.

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