There are 6 ways to get from Kansas City (Station) to Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), 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
4h 1m$72–435Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Stationtrain Southwest Chief / ...
8h 53m$140–290Bus
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus Jefferson 802 / ...
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123 / ...
11h 5m$81–158Drive 502.4 mi
- Drive from Kansas City (Station) to Chicagocar 502.4 mi
8h 42m$92–133Fly Kansas City to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MCI - ORD
4h 29m$352–755Drive to Manhattan Regional Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Drive from Kansas City (Station) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)car
- Fly from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MHK - ORD
4h 52m$75–318
Kansas City (Station) to Chicago by foot, bus, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kansas City (Station) to Chicago is to bus which costs $80 - $160 and takes 11h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Kansas City (Station) to Chicago is to fly which takes 4h 1m and costs $70 - $440.
No, there is no direct bus from Kansas City (Station) to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Kansas City and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Kansas City (Station) to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Kansas City and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 53m.
The distance between Kansas City (Station) and Chicago is 442 miles. The road distance is 505.4 miles.
The best way to get from Kansas City (Station) to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 8h 53m and costs $140 - $290.
It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Kansas City (Station) to Chicago, including transfers.
Kansas City (Station) to Chicago bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Kansas City station.
Kansas City (Station) to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kansas City station.
The best way to get from Kansas City (Station) to Chicago is to fly which takes 4h 1m and costs $70 - $440. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $290 and takes 8h 53m, you could also bus, which costs $80 - $160 and takes 11h 5m.
What companies run services between Kansas City (Station), MO, 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 $140–290 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.com
Train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $140–290
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Kansas City to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $50–75
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Kansas City to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
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More Questions & Answers
Kansas City (Station) to Chicago bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Des Moines station.
Kansas City (Station) to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kansas City (Station) to Chicago is 505 miles. It takes approximately 8h 42m to drive from Kansas City (Station) to Chicago.
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