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How to get fromCrystal Lake to Kansas Cityby train, plane, train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Crystal Lake to Kansas City by train, plane, train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Kansas City

    best
    1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Irving Parktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane ORD - MCI
    5h 46m
    $358–762

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

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Irving Parktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)plane plane ORD - MHK
    3. Drive from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Kansas Citycar car
    6h 29m
    $90–387

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-Nw
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas Citytrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    9h 52m
    $149–300

  4. Drive 499.7 mi

    1. Drive from Crystal Lake to Kansas Citycar car 499.7 mi
    8h 36m
    $92–132

  5. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Kansas City

    1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane MDW - MCI
    6h 26m
    $118–662

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

    1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Des Plainestrain train
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Mitchell Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane MKE - MCI
    7h 4m
    $161–797

Crystal Lake to Kansas City by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration9h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$149Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 472 mi
  • Duration: 5h 46m

What companies run services between Crystal Lake, IL, USA and Kansas City, MO, USA?

You can take a train from Crystal Lake to Kansas City via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 9h 52m.

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