There are 6 ways to get from Kansas City to Skokie by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, car, or subway
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 O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MCI - ORD
4h 19m$355–758Fly Kansas City to Chicago Midway International Airport, subway
cheapest- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane MCI - MDW
- Take the subway from LaSalle/Van Buren to Howardsubway
4h 51m$74–440Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Stationtrain Southwest Chief / ...
9h 1m$149–298Bus
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus Jefferson Lines 802 / ...
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicagobus Btw 1202 / ...
11h 55mDrive 511.8 mi
- Drive from Kansas City to Skokiecar 511.8 mi
8h 54m$94–135Drive 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
4h 50m$78–321
Kansas City to Skokie by train, bus, and subway (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kansas City to Skokie is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 8h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Kansas City to Skokie is to fly which takes 4h 19m and costs $350 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Kansas City to Skokie. However, there are services departing from Kansas City and arriving at Oakton & Crawford via Des Moines, Union Station Transit Center, Michigan & Hubbard and Paulina & Howard Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Kansas City to Skokie. However, there are services departing from Kansas City and arriving at Howard via Lake. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 1m.
The distance between Kansas City and Skokie is 438 miles. The road distance is 514.8 miles.
The best way to get from Kansas City to Skokie without a car is to train which takes 9h 1m and costs $140 - $300.
It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Kansas City to Skokie, including transfers.
Kansas City to Skokie bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Kansas City station.
Kansas City to Skokie train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kansas City station.
The best way to get from Kansas City to Skokie is to fly which takes 4h 19m and costs $350 - $800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $300 and takes 9h 1m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 11h 55m.
What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and Skokie, IL, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta 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 $140–290 and the journey takes 7h 41m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Kansas City to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–430
Flights from Kansas City to Chicago Midway International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $80–450
Flights from Kansas City to Chicago Midway International Airport via Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $80–460
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Kansas City to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Kansas City to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
Flights from Manhattan Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–280
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Kansas City to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–440
Flights from Kansas City to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–470
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $140–290
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Subway from LaSalle/Van Buren to Howard
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Kansas City to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $50–75
- Website
- example.com
Bus from Des Moines to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- example.com
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Kansas City to Skokie bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Des Moines station.
Kansas City to Skokie train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kansas City to Skokie is 515 miles. It takes approximately 8h 54m to drive from Kansas City to Skokie.
There are 1299+ hotels available in Skokie.