There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Kansas City Airport (MCI) by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or train
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Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Kansas City (MCI)plane MDW - MCI
2h 59m$102–655Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0156
12h 27m$80–155Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas Citytrain Southwest Chief / ...
9h 17m$139–286Drive 506.3 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Kansas City Airport (MCI)car 506.3 mi
8h 42m$93–134Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kansas City (MCI)plane ORD - MCI
3h 21m$352–755Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Kansas City (MCI)plane MKE - MCI
4h 27m$149–820
Chicago to Kansas City Airport (MCI) by train, tram, foot, and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Kansas City Airport (MCI) is to bus which costs $75 - $160 and takes 12h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Kansas City Airport (MCI) is to fly which takes 2h 59m and costs $100 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Kansas City Airport (MCI). However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Kci Airport Terminal C via Des Moines and East Village - Bay C. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Kansas City Airport (MCI). However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at North Loop via Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 17m.
The distance between Chicago and Kansas City Airport (MCI) is 418 miles. The road distance is 509.3 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Kansas City Airport (MCI) without a car is to train which takes 9h 17m and costs $130 - $290.
It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Chicago to Kansas City Airport (MCI), including transfers.
Chicago to Kansas City Airport (MCI) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Kansas City Airport (MCI) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Kansas City Airport (MCI) is to fly which takes 2h 59m and costs $100 - $700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $290 and takes 9h 17m, you could also bus, which costs $75 - $160 and takes 12h 27m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Kansas City Airport (MCI), USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Kansas City (MCI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas City twice daily. Tickets cost $130–290 and the journey takes 7h 23m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Kansas City via Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–750
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Kansas City via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Kansas City via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–800
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–480
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Kansas City via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–750
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–480
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Kansas City via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $130–290
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–95
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–60
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago to Kansas City Airport (MCI) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.
Chicago to Kansas City Airport (MCI) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Kansas City station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Kansas City Airport (MCI) is 509 miles. It takes approximately 8h 42m to drive from Chicago to Kansas City Airport (MCI).
There are 333+ hotels available in Kansas City Airport (MCI).