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How to get fromDeKalb to Kansas Cityby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, train, subway, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from DeKalb to Kansas City by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, train, subway, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-W
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas Citytrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    11h 1m
    $150–309

  2. Drive 460.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from DeKalb to Kansas Citycar car 460.9 mi
    7h 39m
    $85–122

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dekalb to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0155S
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus Jefferson 803 / ...
    11h 15m
    $96–160

  4. Line 12 bus, train, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Kansas City

    1. Take the bus from Locust St. at 2nd St. - EB Stop #623 to Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662bus bus
    2. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain train
    3. Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Midwaysubway subway
    4. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane MDW - MCI
    7h 35m
    $118–671

  5. Line 12 bus, train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Kansas City

    1. Take the bus from Locust St. at 2nd St. - EB Stop #623 to Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662bus bus
    2. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain train
    3. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane ORD - MCI
    7h 48m
    $358–771

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

    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain 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
    8h 31m
    $90–396

  7. Train, train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Kansas City

    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    3. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane MKE - MCI
    9h 44m
    $158–843

DeKalb to Kansas City by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration11h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$150Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 497.3 mi
  • Duration: 11h 1m

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

You can take a bus from Locust St. at 2nd St. - EB Stop #623 to Kansas City via Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662, Elburn, Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 11h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dekalb to Kansas City via Des Moines in around 11h 15m.

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