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

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There are 7 ways to get from Evanston to Kansas City by subway, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Subway, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Kansas City

    best
    1. Take the subway from Davis to Clark/Lakesubway subway
    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 21m
    $104–660

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0156
    12h 54m
    $74–148

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas Citytrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    9h 11m
    $116–268

  4. Drive 516.2 mi

    1. Drive from Evanston to Kansas Citycar car 516.2 mi
    8h 55m
    $95–137

  5. Subway to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Kansas City

    1. Take the subway from Davis to Clark/Lakesubway subway
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane ORD - MCI
    5h 37m
    $374–810

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

    1. Take the bus from Davis Street Transportation Center - Bus Stop B to O'Hare MMF Bay 9bus 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 5m
    $157–791

  7. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Manhattan Regional Airport, drive

    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
    6h 20m
    $82–375

Evanston to Kansas City by subway, bus, and train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration9h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$116Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 452.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 21m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas City twice daily. Tickets cost $110–260 and the journey takes 7h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Kansas City Bus Station via Michigan & Washington, Harrison & Jefferson, Chicago Bus Station, and Des Moines in around 12h 54m.

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