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

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There are 7 ways to get from Kansas City to O'Hare by plane, train (Amtrak), 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 Chicago Union Station (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    8h 42m
    $246–377

  3. Drive  504.3 mi

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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Summit Amtraktrain train Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
    12h 9m
    $305–469

Kansas City to O'Hare by train, bus, and subway (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration8h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$246Cheapest 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, Amtrak operates a train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $240–370 and the journey takes 7h 41m.

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