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How to get fromDowntown Kansas City to Elginby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or train

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

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

    best
    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MCI - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus
    5h 3m
    $354–759

  2. Fly Kansas City to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MCI - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train
    5h 56m
    $77–442

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train Md-W
    10h 40m
    $142–292

  4. Drive 490.8 mi

    1. Drive from Downtown Kansas City to Elgincar car 490.8 mi
    8h 26m
    $90–130

  5. Drive to Manhattan Regional Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Drive from Downtown Kansas City to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)car car
    2. Fly from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MHK - ORD
    3. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus
    5h 33m
    $77–322

  6. Fly Kansas City to General Mitchell International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane MCI - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus
    7h 4m
    $149–698

Downtown Kansas City to Elgin by tram and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration10h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$142Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 453.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 3m

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

You can take a vehicle from Metro Center to Elgin via Union Station, Kansas City, and Chicago Union Station in around 10h 40m.

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