There are 5 ways to get from Kansas City to Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), or car
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Fly Kansas City to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane MCI - MDW
3h 48m$72–435Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Stationtrain Southwest Chief / ...
7h 41m$130–290Drive 505.2 mi
- Drive from Kansas City to Chicagocar 505.2 mi
8h 47m$93–134Fly Kansas City to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MCI - ORD
4h 16m$352–755Drive to Manhattan Regional Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Drive from Kansas City to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)car
- Fly from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MHK - ORD
4h 52m$74–317
Kansas City to Chicago by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kansas City to Chicago is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 8h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Kansas City to Chicago is to fly which takes 3h 48m and costs $70 - $440.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kansas City and arriving at Chicago Union Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 41m.
The distance between Kansas City and Chicago is 440 miles. The road distance is 508.1 miles.
The best way to get from Kansas City to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 7h 41m and costs $130 - $290.
It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Kansas City to Chicago, including transfers.
Kansas City to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kansas City station.
The best way to get from Kansas City to Chicago is to fly which takes 3h 48m and costs $70 - $440. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $290 and takes 7h 41m.
Kansas City to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kansas City to Chicago is 508 miles. It takes approximately 8h 47m to drive from Kansas City to Chicago.
What companies run services between Kansas City, KS, 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
Flights from Manhattan Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–280
- 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
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