What is the cheapest way to get from Gurnee to Kansas City?

The cheapest way to get from Gurnee to Kansas City is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 9h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gurnee to Kansas City?

The fastest way to get from Gurnee to Kansas City is to line 565 bus and train and subway and fly which takes 7h 17m and costs $120 - $800.

Is there a direct train between Gurnee and Kansas City?

No, there is no direct train from Gurnee to Kansas City. However, there are services departing from Waukegan and arriving at Kansas City via Chicago Union Station and Naperville Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 29m.

How far is it from Gurnee to Kansas City?

The distance between Gurnee and Kansas City is 478 miles. The road distance is 527.5 miles.

How do I travel from Gurnee to Kansas City without a car?

The best way to get from Gurnee to Kansas City without a car is to train which takes 11h 29m and costs $230 - $370.

How long does it take to get from Gurnee to Kansas City?

It takes approximately 11h 29m to get from Gurnee to Kansas City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gurnee to Kansas City train from?

Gurnee to Kansas City train services, operated by Metra, depart from Waukegan station.

Where does the Gurnee to Kansas City train arrive?

Gurnee to Kansas City train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.

Can I drive from Gurnee to Kansas City?

Yes, the driving distance between Gurnee to Kansas City is 527 miles. It takes approximately 9h 15m to drive from Gurnee to Kansas City.

Where can I stay near Kansas City?

There are 486+ hotels available in Kansas City.

Gurnee to Kansas City - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 565 bus

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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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Train
best
1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Napervilletrain
3. Take the train from Naperville Amtrak Station to Kansas Citytrain
11h 29m
$232–365
Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Manhattan Regional Airport, drive
cheapest
1. Take the train from Waukegan to Clybourntrain
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)plane ORD - MHK
3. Drive from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Kansas Citycar
8h 9m
$76–340
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
14h 6m
$105–157
Drive 524.4 mi
1. Drive from Gurnee to Kansas Citycar 524.4 mi
9h 15m
$90–130
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
2. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain
3. Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Midwaysubway
4. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Kansas City (MCI)plane MDW - MCI
7h 17m
$129–764
Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Kansas City
1. Take the train from Waukegan to Clybourntrain
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kansas City (MCI)plane ORD - MCI
7h 21m
$80–465
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
2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Kansas City (MCI)plane MKE - MCI
7h 57m
$132–771

Gurnee to Kansas City by bus, train, and foot

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11h 29mAverage Duration

$232Cheapest Price

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Distance: 475.2 mi
Duration: 11h 29m

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, Chicago Union Station, and Naperville Amtrak Station in around 11h 29m.

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