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How to get fromKansas City to Algonquinby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Kansas City to Algonquin by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or train

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  1. Fly Kansas City to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MCI - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ridebus bus
    5h 7m
    $400–841

  2. Drive  495.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kansas City to Algonquincar car 495.5 mi
    8h 31m
    $91–131

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Carytrain train Up-Nw
    10h
    $137–278

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ridebus bus 605
    14h 16m
    $112–178

  5. Fly Kansas City to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MCI - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Carytrain train
    6h 4m
    $94–483

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

    1. Drive from Kansas City 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
    3. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ridebus bus
    5h 35m
    $98–354

  7. Fly Kansas City to General Mitchell International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane MCI - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ridebus bus
    7h 11m
    $165–780

Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar114Weekly Planes
Duration1h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$57Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 463.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 7m

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

You can take a train from Kansas City to Algonquin via Chicago Union Station, Clinton & Quincy, Washington & Canal, Chicago OTC, and Cary in around 10h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Algonquin via Des Moines, Chicago Bus Station, Chicago, Cumberland, Rosemont, Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D, and Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride in around 14h 16m.

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