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How to get fromKansas City to O'Hareby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, subway, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Kansas City to O'Hare by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, subway, or bus

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

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    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MCI - ORD
    3h 47m
    $57–365

  2. Train via Naperville

    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 13m
    $231–355

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0156
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    12h 50m
    $92–145

  4. Drive  504.3 mi

    1. Drive from Kansas City to O'Harecar car 504.3 mi
    8h 43m
    $92–133

  5. Fly Kansas City to Chicago Midway International Airport, subway

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MCI - MDW
    2. Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Cumberlandsubway subway
    4h 37m
    $79–490

  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
    4h 19m
    $70–318

  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
    5h 47m
    $147–744

  8. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Summit Amtraktrain train Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
    12h 9m
    $304–467

Kansas City to O'Hare by train, foot, and subway

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$231Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 428.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 47m

What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and O'Hare, IL, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kansas City to Cumberland via Naperville, Chicago Union Station, and Jackson-Blue in around 9h 13m.

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