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How to get fromExcelsior Springs to Chicagoby taxi, plane, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Excelsior Springs to Chicago by taxi, plane, train, or car

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  1. Taxi, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Excelsior Springs to Kansas-City-Airport-MCItaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MCI - MDW
    2h 41m
    $163–552

  2. Drive 478.7 mi

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    1. Drive from Excelsior Springs to Chicagocar car 478.7 mi
    8h 31m
    $88–127

  3. Taxi, train

    1. Take the taxi from Excelsior Springs to Kansas Citytaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Naperville Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    8h 59m
    $212–368

  4. Taxi, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Excelsior Springs to Kansas-City-Airport-MCItaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MCI - ORD
    3h 8m
    $443–912

Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) flights

Calendar52Weekly Planes
Duration1h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$73Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Excelsior Springs to Chicago.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 446.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 41m

What companies run services between Excelsior Springs, MO, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Excelsior Springs to Chicago. However, you can take the taxi to Kansas-City-Airport-MCI airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), walk to Midway, then take the subway to Harold Washington Library. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Kansas City, take the train to Naperville Amtrak Station, then take the train to Chicago Union Station.

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