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How to get fromKansas City to Great Lakesby train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Kansas City to Great Lakes by train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, or bus

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Great Lakestrain train Up-N
    9h 41m
    $145–295

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MCI - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Great Lakestrain train
    5h 51m
    $77–442

  3. Drive 524.1 mi

    1. Drive from Kansas City to Great Lakescar car 524.1 mi
    9h 14m
    $96–139

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

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MCI - ORD
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Great Lakestrain train
    6h 13m
    $357–762

  5. 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 Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Streetbus bus
    6h 57m
    $120–670

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

    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 train from Clybourn to Great Lakestrain train
    6h 44m
    $80–325

Kansas City to Great Lakes by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration9h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$145Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 467.8 mi
  • Duration: 9h 41m

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

You can take a train from Kansas City to Great Lakes via Chicago Union Station, Clinton & Quincy, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 9h 41m.

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