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How to get fromKansas City to Schaumburgby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or subway

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

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  1. Fly Kansas City to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, line 600 bus

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    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MCI - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop C to Northwest Transportation Centerbus bus
    4h 18m
    $59–378

  2. Train via Naperville (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Naperville Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    9h 33m
    $230–352

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Illinois Terminal to Woodfield Mallbus bus
    12h 55m
    $120–172

  4. Drive  503 mi

    1. Drive from Kansas City to Schaumburgcar car 503 mi
    8h 40m
    $86–125

  5. Fly Kansas City to Chicago Midway International Airport, subway, line 600 bus

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MCI - MDW
    2. Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Rosemontsubway subway
    3. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop C to Northwest Transportation Centerbus bus
    5h 14m
    $86–513

  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 55m
    $70–319

  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 1 Departuresbus bus
    6h 35m
    $149–747

  8. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Summit Amtraktrain train Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
    12h 59m
    $304–466

Kansas City to Schaumburg by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$230Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 438.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 18m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Kansas City to Naperville Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $220–350 and the journey takes 6h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Woodfield Mall via St Louis Bus Station, Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, and Illinois Terminal in around 12h 55m.

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