There are 6 ways to get from Downtown Kansas City to Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
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Fly Kansas City to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane MCI - MDW
3h 52m$72–435Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Stationtrain Southwest Chief / ...
8h 47m$140–290Bus
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus Jefferson 802 / ...
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
12h 12m$80–160Drive 503 mi
- Drive from Downtown Kansas City to Chicagocar 503 mi
8h 43m$92–133Fly Kansas City to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MCI - ORD
4h 20m$352–755Drive to Manhattan Regional Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Drive from Downtown Kansas City to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)car
- Fly from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MHK - ORD
4h 50m$75–318
Downtown Kansas City to Chicago by tram and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Downtown Kansas City to Chicago is to bus which costs $80 - $160 and takes 12h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Downtown Kansas City to Chicago is to fly which takes 3h 52m and costs $70 - $440.
No, there is no direct bus from Downtown Kansas City to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from On 12Th Between Baltimore And Main Eastbound and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Kansas City and Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Downtown Kansas City to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Metro Center and arriving at Chicago Union Station via Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 47m.
The distance between Downtown Kansas City and Chicago is 441 miles. The road distance is 506 miles.
The best way to get from Downtown Kansas City to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 8h 47m and costs $140 - $290.
It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Downtown Kansas City to Chicago, including transfers.
Downtown Kansas City to Chicago bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Kansas City station.
Downtown Kansas City to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kansas City station.
The best way to get from Downtown Kansas City to Chicago is to fly which takes 3h 52m and costs $70 - $440. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $290 and takes 8h 47m, you could also bus, which costs $80 - $160 and takes 12h 12m.
What companies run services between Downtown Kansas City, MO, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $140–290 and the journey takes 7h 41m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Kansas City to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–430
Flights from Kansas City to Chicago Midway International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $80–450
Flights from Kansas City to Chicago Midway International Airport via Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $80–460
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Kansas City to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Kansas City to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
Flights from Manhattan Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–280
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Kansas City to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–440
Flights from Kansas City to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–470
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $140–290
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Kansas City to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $50–75
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Kansas City to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Downtown Kansas City to Chicago bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Des Moines station.
Downtown Kansas City to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Downtown Kansas City to Chicago is 506 miles. It takes approximately 8h 43m to drive from Downtown Kansas City to Chicago.
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