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

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

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  1. Fly 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
    3h 52m
    $72–435

  2. Train (Amtrak)

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

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson 802 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    11h 5m
    $111–178

  4. Drive 502.7 mi

    1. Drive from Kansas City to Chicagocar car 502.7 mi
    8h 43m
    $92–133

  5. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MCI - ORD
    4h 20m
    $352–755

  6. Fly 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
    6h 2m
    $140–695

Kansas City to Illinois by train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration7h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$140Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 438.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 52m

What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and Illinois, 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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