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

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas Citytrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    7h 23m
    $140–290

  2. Drive 506.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago to Kansas Citycar car 506.6 mi
    8h 37m
    $93–134

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago to Des Moinesbus bus Btw 1205 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus Jefferson Lines 803 / ...
    11h 40m
    $133–189

  4. Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    1. Take the subway from Adams/Wabash to Midwaysubway subway
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane MDW - MCI
    4h 37m
    $112–655

  5. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane ORD - MCI
    4h 59m
    $352–755

  6. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane MKE - MCI
    6h 5m
    $150–825

  7. Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain train
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane STL - MCI
    6h 14m
    $124–666

Illinois to Kansas City by train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration7h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$140Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 434.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 23m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas City twice daily. Tickets cost $140–290 and the journey takes 7h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago to Kansas City via Des Moines in around 11h 40m.

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