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

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

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

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane ORD - MCI
    4h 23m
    $350–750

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

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    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 Citycar car
    5h 6m
    $82–375

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas Citytrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    9h 6m
    $147–298

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility to Illinois Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    13h 5m
    $109–185

  5. Drive 509.3 mi

    1. Drive from Des Plaines to Kansas Citycar car 509.3 mi
    8h 39m
    $93–135

  6. Train, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Kansas City

    1. Take the train from Des Plaines to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Midwaysubway subway
    3. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane MDW - MCI
    5h 40m
    $116–660

  7. Bus to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Kansas City

    1. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Mitchell Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane MKE - MCI
    5h 23m
    $155–788

Des Plaines to Kansas City by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration9h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$147Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 428.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 23m

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

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

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