There are 5 ways to get from Kansas City to Mokena by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
best- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane MCI - MDW
- Take the train from LaSalle Street to Mokenatrain
5h 20m$77–452Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Kansas City to Joliet Gateway Centertrain Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
10h 58m$292–449Bus
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0180s / ...
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicagobus FlixBus N2521
12h 43m$95–148Drive 475.4 mi
- Drive from Kansas City to Mokenacar 475.4 mi
8h 15m$87–126Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MCI - ORD
- Take the train from LaSalle Street to Mokenatrain
5h 55m$377–812
Kansas City to Mokena by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kansas City to Mokena is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 8h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Kansas City to Mokena is to fly and train which takes 5h 20m and costs $75 - $460.
No, there is no direct bus from Kansas City station to Mokena. However, there are services departing from Kansas City Bus Station and arriving at 159th St & Cicero Ave via St Louis Bus Station, 95th/Dan Ryan CTA Station Bay J and Pace Harvey TC Bay C. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Kansas City to Mokena. However, there are services departing from Kansas City and arriving at Mokena via Joliet. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 58m.
The distance between Kansas City and Mokena is 471 miles. The road distance is 478.2 miles.
The best way to get from Kansas City to Mokena without a car is to train which takes 10h 58m and costs $290 - $450.
It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Kansas City to Mokena, including transfers.
Kansas City to Mokena bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Kansas City Bus Station.
Kansas City to Mokena train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kansas City station.
The best way to get from Kansas City to Mokena is to train which takes 10h 58m and costs $290 - $450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $150 and takes 12h 43m.
What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and Mokena, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Kansas City to Joliet Gateway Center once daily. Tickets cost $280–450 and the journey takes 10h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Mokena via St Louis Bus Station, Chicago, 95th/Dan Ryan CTA Station Bay J, Pace Harvey TC Bay C, 159th St & Cicero Ave, and Oak Forest in around 12h 43m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Kansas City to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–440
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Kansas City to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Kansas City to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from LaSalle Street to Mokena
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from LaSalle Street to Mokena
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kansas City to Joliet Gateway Center
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $280–450
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Kansas City to Mokena bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Kansas City to Mokena train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Joliet Gateway Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kansas City to Mokena is 478 miles. It takes approximately 8h 15m to drive from Kansas City to Mokena.
There are 130+ hotels available in Mokena.