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How to get fromKansas City to Palatineby plane, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Kansas City to Palatine by plane, train, train (Amtrak), 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 Palatinetrain train
    5h 20m
    $376–811

  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 54m
    $74–324

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Palatinetrain train Up-Nw
    9h 24m
    $248–379

  4. Drive  505.5 mi

    1. Drive from Kansas City to Palatinecar car 505.5 mi
    8h 44m
    $93–134

  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 Palatinetrain train
    5h 27m
    $76–451

  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
    7h 21m
    $141–700

Kansas City to Palatine by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration9h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$248Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 454.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 20m

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

You can take a train from Kansas City to Palatine via Chicago Union Station, Clinton & Quincy, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 9h 24m.

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