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

The cheapest way to get from Kankakee to Kansas City is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 8h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kankakee to Kansas City is to train and subway and fly which takes 6h 40m and costs $120 - $750.

Is there a direct train between Kankakee and Kansas City?

No, there is no direct train from Kankakee to Kansas City. However, there are services departing from Kankakee and arriving at Kansas City via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 52m.

How far is it from Kankakee to Kansas City?

The distance between Kankakee and Kansas City is 494 miles. The road distance is 455.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kankakee to Kansas City without a car is to train which takes 9h 52m and costs $150 - $330.

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

It takes approximately 9h 52m to get from Kankakee to Kansas City, including transfers.

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

Kankakee to Kansas City train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kankakee station.

Where does the Kankakee to Kansas City train arrive?

Kankakee to Kansas City train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Kankakee to Kansas City?

Yes, the driving distance between Kankakee to Kansas City is 456 miles. It takes approximately 8h 16m to drive from Kankakee to Kansas City.

How do I get a train ticket from Kankakee to Kansas City?

Book your Kankakee to Kansas City train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Kansas City?

There are 515+ hotels available in Kansas City.

Kankakee to Kansas City - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

How to get fromKankakee to Kansas City

Travel from

See all options

Search accommodation with Expedia

There are 6 ways to get from Kankakee to Kansas City by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, or subway

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Kankakee to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas Citytrain Southwest Chief / ...
9h 52m
$159–327
Drive 453.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Kankakee to Kansas Citycar 453.1 mi
8h 16m
$83–120
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Kankakee to Champaign-Urbanatrain
2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to St Louis Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
10h 40m
$87–172
Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Kankakee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kansas City (MCI)plane ORD - MCI
6h 45m
$371–792
Train, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Kankakee to Homewoodtrain
2. Take the train from Homewood to Museum Campus/11th St.train
3. Take the subway from Roosevelt to Midwaysubway
4. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Kansas City (MCI)plane MDW - MCI
6h 40m
$127–732
Train, train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Kankakee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
3. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Kansas City (MCI)plane MKE - MCI
8h 35m
$179–911

Kankakee to Kansas City by train (Amtrak)

14Weekly Trains

9h 52mAverage Duration

$159Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kankakee to Kansas City.

Launch map view

Distance: 490.6 mi
Duration: 9h 52m

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

You can take a train from Kankakee to Kansas City via Chicago Union Station in around 9h 52m.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.