There are 5 ways to get from Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
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Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane MCI - MDW
2h 1m$75–431Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Stationtrain Southwest Chief / ...
10h 9m$130–290Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0156
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
13h 20m$79–155Drive 502.3 mi
- Drive from Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Chicagocar 502.3 mi
8h 49m$92–133Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MCI - ORD
2h 29m$357–750
Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Chicago by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Chicago is to bus which costs $75 - $160 and takes 13h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 1m and costs $75 - $440.
No, there is no direct bus from Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Kci Airport New Terminal and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Kansas City Bus Station and Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Kansas City and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 9m.
The distance between Kansas City Airport (MCI) and Chicago is 418 miles. The road distance is 505.3 miles.
The best way to get from Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 10h 9m and costs $130 - $290.
It takes approximately 2h 1m to get from Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Chicago, including transfers.
Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Kansas City Bus Station.
Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kansas City station.
The best way to get from Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 1m and costs $75 - $440. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $290 and takes 10h 9m, you could also bus, which costs $75 - $160 and takes 13h 20m.
What companies run services between Kansas City Airport (MCI), USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $130–290 and the journey takes 7h 41m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Kansas City to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–430
Flights from Kansas City to Chicago Midway International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $80–450
Flights from Kansas City to Chicago Midway International Airport via Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $80–460
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Kansas City to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Kansas City to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Kansas City to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–440
Flights from Kansas City to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–470
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $130–290
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–60
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–95
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.
Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Chicago is 505 miles. It takes approximately 8h 49m to drive from Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Chicago.
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