Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Kansas City

See all options

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Kansas City

    best
    1. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Rosemont CTA Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane ORD - MCI
    4h 58m
    $355–759

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

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Rosemont CTA Stationbus bus
    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
    5h 41m
    $87–384

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Elgin to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Md-W
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas Citytrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    9h 40m
    $146–297

  4. Drive 490.3 mi

    1. Drive from Elgin to Kansas Citycar car 490.3 mi
    8h 25m
    $90–130

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

    1. Take the train from Elgin to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the subway from LaSalle/Van Buren to Midwaysubway subway
    3. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane MDW - MCI
    6h 20m
    $108–662

  6. Bus, bus to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Kansas City

    1. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Rosemont CTA Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Mitchell Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane MKE - MCI
    7h 13m
    $159–793

Elgin to Kansas City by train

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration9h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$146Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Elgin to Kansas City.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 453.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 58m

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

You can take a train from Elgin to Kansas City via Chicago Union Station in around 9h 40m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides