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How to get fromChicago to Kansas City Union Stationby train (Amtrak), car, subway, plane, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Kansas City Union Station by train (Amtrak), car, subway, plane, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas Citytrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    7h 23m
    $140–290

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Manhattan Regional Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)plane plane ORD - MHK
    2. Drive from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Kansas City Union Stationcar car
    5h 44m
    $86–380

  3. Drive 508.3 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Kansas City Union Stationcar car 508.3 mi
    8h 40m
    $93–134

  4. Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Kansas City

    1. Take the subway from Adams/Wabash to Midwaysubway subway
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane MDW - MCI
    5h 10m
    $102–655

  5. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Kansas City

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane ORD - MCI
    5h 31m
    $352–755

  6. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Kansas City

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane MKE - MCI
    6h 38m
    $150–820

Chicago to Kansas City Union Station by train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration7h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$140Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 434.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 23m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Kansas City Union Station, MO, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas City twice daily. Tickets cost $140–290 and the journey takes 7h 23m. Alternatively, American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kansas City (MCI) hourly.

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