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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-N
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas Citytrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    10h 38m
    $120–272

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Waukegan 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
    14h 5m
    $82–157

  3. Drive 524.4 mi

    1. Drive from Gurnee to Kansas Citycar car 524.4 mi
    9h 15m
    $96–139

  4. Line 565 bus, train, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Kansas City

    1. Take the bus from Grand Ave & N Greenleaf St/Old Grand Ave to Waukegan Metra Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain train
    3. Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Midwaysubway subway
    4. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane MDW - MCI
    7h 12m
    $109–664

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

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Clybourntrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane ORD - MCI
    7h 20m
    $380–815

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

    1. Take the bus from Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Street to Mitchell Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane MKE - MCI
    7h 52m
    $132–771

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

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Clybourntrain 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
    8h 3m
    $87–370

Gurnee to Kansas City by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration10h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$120Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 475.5 mi
  • Duration: 10h 38m

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

You can take a bus from Grand Ave & N Greenleaf St/Old Grand Ave to Kansas City via Waukegan Metra Station, Waukegan, Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 10h 38m.

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