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How to get fromElburn to Kansas Cityby train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Elburn to Kansas City by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, 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 / ...
    9h 55m
    $119–270

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

    cheapest
    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
    7h 28m
    $85–367

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    13h 23m
    $89–180

  4. Drive  476 mi

    1. Drive from Elburn to Kansas Citycar car 476 mi
    7h 58m
    $87–126

  5. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Kansas City

    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane MDW - MCI
    6h 29m
    $108–662

  6. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Kansas City

    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane ORD - MCI
    6h 45m
    $378–812

  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
    8h 38m
    $143–774

Elburn to Kansas City by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration9h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$119Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 478.9 mi
  • Duration: 9h 55m

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

You can take a train from Elburn to Kansas City via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 9h 55m.

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