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

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

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

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    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MCI - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Highland Parktrain train
    5h 28m
    $76–451

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    9h 18m
    $141–292

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0156
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    14h 1m
    $84–157

  4. Drive 519.5 mi

    1. Drive from Kansas City to Highland Parkcar car 519.5 mi
    9h 3m
    $95–137

  5. 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 Highland Parktrain train
    5h 50m
    $356–811

  6. Fly Kansas City to General Mitchell International Airport, bus, train

    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
    3. Take the train from Kenosha to Highland Parktrain train
    7h 14m
    $111–670

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

    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
    6h 21m
    $79–334

Kansas City to Highland Park by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration9h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$141Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 462.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 28m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $130–290 and the journey takes 7h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Laurel Ave & 2nd St via Des Moines, Chicago Bus Station, Union Station Transit Center, Michigan & Hubbard, Rogers & Paulina, and Howard CTA Station in around 14h 1m.

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