There are 5 ways to get from Joliet to Kansas City by train, plane, train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Kansas City
best- Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Summit Amtraktrain
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Kansas City (MCI)plane MDW - MCI
5h 31m$108–659Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Manhattan Regional Airport, drive
cheapest- Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)plane ORD - MHK
- Drive from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Kansas Citycar
7h 5m$80–367Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Kansas Citytrain Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
10h 11m$130–300Drive 468 mi
- Drive from Joliet to Kansas Citycar 468 mi
7h 54m$86–124Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Kansas City
- Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kansas City (MCI)plane ORD - MCI
6h 20m$378–812
Joliet to Kansas City by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Joliet to Kansas City is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 7h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Joliet to Kansas City is to train and fly which takes 5h 31m and costs $100 - $700.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Joliet Gateway Center and arriving at Kansas City. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 11m.
The distance between Joliet and Kansas City is 463 miles. The road distance is 470.7 miles.
The best way to get from Joliet to Kansas City without a car is to train which takes 10h 11m and costs $130 - $300.
It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Joliet to Kansas City, including transfers.
Joliet to Kansas City train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Joliet Gateway Center station.
Joliet to Kansas City train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Kansas City station.
Yes, the driving distance between Joliet to Kansas City is 471 miles. It takes approximately 7h 54m to drive from Joliet to Kansas City.
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What companies run services between Joliet, IL, USA and Kansas City, MO, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Joliet Gateway Center to Kansas City once daily. Tickets cost $130–300 and the journey takes 10h 11m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Kansas City via Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Joliet Gateway Center to Summit Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–15
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Joliet Gateway Center to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–300
- Website
- Amtrak
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