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How to get fromKansas City Union Station to Chicagoby plane, train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Kansas City Union Station to Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly Kansas City to Chicago Midway International Airport

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    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MCI - MDW
    4h 17m
    $72–435

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    7h 41m
    $140–290

  3. Drive 504.1 mi

    1. Drive from Kansas City Union Station to Chicagocar car 504.1 mi
    8h 45m
    $92–133

  4. Fly Kansas City to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MCI - ORD
    4h 45m
    $352–755

  5. Drive to Manhattan Regional Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Drive from Kansas City Union Station to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)car car
    2. Fly from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MHK - ORD
    4h 53m
    $75–318

Kansas City Union Station to Chicago by train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration7h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$140Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 439.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 17m

What companies run services between Kansas City Union 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.

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