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How to get fromKansas City to Mount Prospectby plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus

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

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

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    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MCI - ORD
    2. Take the train from Irving Park to Mt. Prospecttrain train
    5h 6m
    $60–380

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Naperville Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Bnsf
    9h 35m
    $232–355

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0180s / ...
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521 / ...
    12h 22m
    $102–156

  4. Drive  506.7 mi

    1. Drive from Kansas City to Mount Prospectcar car 506.7 mi
    8h 51m
    $87–126

  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 Mt. Prospecttrain train
    5h 17m
    $86–511

  6. 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
    5h 44m
    $71–321

  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 1 Departuresbus bus
    7h 23m
    $150–749

Kansas City to Mount Prospect by train and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$232Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 448.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 6m

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

You can take a train from Kansas City to Mt. Prospect via Naperville, Chicago Union Station, and Chicago OTC in around 9h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Mt. Prospect via St Louis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Jefferson & Harrison, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 12h 22m.

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