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

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

    best
    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
    $355–760

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

    cheapest
    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 36m
    $73–323

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    9h 7m
    $151–295

  4. 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 / ...
    13h 40m
    $108–180

  5. Drive 506.7 mi

    1. Drive from Kansas City to Mount Prospectcar car 506.7 mi
    8h 51m
    $93–134

  6. 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
    $76–441

  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 2 Departuresbus bus
    7h 7m
    $150–749

Kansas City to Mount Prospect by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration9h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$151Cheapest 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?

Amtrak operates a train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $140–290 and the journey takes 7h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kansas City to State St & Northwest Hwy via Des Moines, Chicago Bus Station, Jefferson & Washington, Jefferson Park Transit Center, and Golf Mill Station in around 13h 40m.

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