There are 6 ways to get from Kansas City to Navy Pier by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), 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 Kansas City to Chicago Midway International Airport, line 29 bus
best- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane MCI - MDW
- Take the bus from State & Van Buren to Navy Pier Terminalbus
4h 27m$80–468Fly Kansas City to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, line 124 bus
cheapest- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MCI - ORD
- Take the bus from Washington & State to Navy Pier Terminalbus
5h 4m$60–368Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Stationtrain Southwest Chief / ...
8h 33m$244–373Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0156
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
12h 5m$92–143Drive 505.5 mi
- Drive from Kansas City to Navy Piercar 505.5 mi
8h 47m$93–134Drive to Manhattan Regional Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Drive from Kansas City to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)car
- Fly from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MHK - ORD
5h 37m$73–321
Kansas City to Navy Pier by train, bus, and foot (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kansas City to Navy Pier is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 8h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Kansas City to Navy Pier is to fly and line 29 bus which takes 4h 27m and costs $80 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from Kansas City station to Navy Pier. However, there are services departing from Kansas City Bus Station and arriving at Harbor Drive & Randolph via Des Moines and Jefferson & Harrison. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Kansas City to Navy Pier station. However, there are services departing from Kansas City and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 33m.
The distance between Kansas City and Navy Pier is 444 miles. The road distance is 508.4 miles.
The best way to get from Kansas City to Navy Pier without a car is to train which takes 8h 33m and costs $240 - $380.
It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Kansas City to Navy Pier, including transfers.
Kansas City to Navy Pier bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Kansas City Bus Station.
Kansas City to Navy Pier train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kansas City station.
The best way to get from Kansas City to Navy Pier is to train which takes 8h 33m and costs $240 - $380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $150 and takes 12h 5m.
What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and Navy Pier, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $240–370 and the journey takes 7h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Navy Pier via Des Moines, Chicago Bus Station, Jefferson & Harrison, and Harbor Drive & Randolph in around 12h 5m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Kansas City to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–460
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Kansas City to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Kansas City to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
Flights from Manhattan Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–280
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $240–370
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Bus from State & Van Buren to Navy Pier Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Washington & State to Navy Pier Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $3
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 Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Kansas City to Navy Pier bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.
Kansas City to Navy Pier train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kansas City to Navy Pier is 508 miles. It takes approximately 8h 47m to drive from Kansas City to Navy Pier.
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