There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Platte City by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Kansas City (MCI)plane MDW - MCI
3h 11m$140–688Drive 506.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Platte Citycar 506.3 mi
8h 41m$93–134Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas Citytrain Southwest Chief / ...
9h 25m$167–315Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Leavenworth Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0180s
12h 51m$126–207Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kansas City (MCI)plane ORD - MCI
3h 32m$380–788Train 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 39m$177–853
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Kansas City (MCI) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Platte City is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 8h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Platte City is to fly which takes 3h 11m and costs $140 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Platte City. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Leavenworth Bus Stop via St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Platte City. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at North Loop via Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 25m.
The distance between Chicago and Platte City is 426 miles. The road distance is 509.3 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Platte City without a car is to train which takes 9h 25m and costs $160 - $320.
It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Chicago to Platte City, including transfers.
Chicago to Platte City bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Platte City train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Platte City is to fly which takes 3h 11m and costs $140 - $700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $160 - $320 and takes 9h 25m, you could also bus, which costs $120 - $210 and takes 12h 51m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Platte City, MO, 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 $140–290 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
- $110–650
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Kansas City via Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–750
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
- $85–490
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Kansas City via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–490
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Kansas City via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $140–290
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Leavenworth Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago to Platte City bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Chicago to Platte City train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Kansas City station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Platte City is 509 miles. It takes approximately 8h 41m to drive from Chicago to Platte City.
There are 20+ hotels available in Platte City.