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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 28m
    $70–450

  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 Citycar car
    5h 15m
    $66–325

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Napervilletrain train Bnsf
    2. Take the train from Naperville Amtrak Station to Kansas Citytrain train Southwest Chief
    9h 58m
    $229–361

  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
    $119–175

  5. Drive  509.3 mi

    1. Drive from Des Plaines to Kansas Citycar car 509.3 mi
    8h 39m
    $87–126

  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 45m
    $126–760

  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 37m
    $155–788

Des Plaines to Kansas City by train and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$229Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 428.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 28m

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

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kansas City (MCI) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Des Plaines to Kansas City via Chicago OTC, Chicago Union Station, and Naperville Amtrak Station in around 9h 58m.

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