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

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There are 7 ways to get from Kansas City to Winnetka by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly Kansas City to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MCI - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Winnetkatrain train
    5h 10m
    $76–450

  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 57m
    $74–334

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    8h 59m
    $121–258

  4. 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 / ...
    13h 31m
    $86–139

  5. Drive  516.5 mi

    1. Drive from Kansas City to Winnetkacar car 516.5 mi
    9h 3m
    $95–137

  6. Fly Kansas City to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MCI - ORD
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Winnetkatrain train
    5h 29m
    $376–811

  7. Fly Kansas City to General Mitchell International Airport, train, line 423 bus

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane MCI - MKE
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Glenview Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Lehigh/Glenview Metra Station to Elm St & Birch Stbus bus
    7h 9m
    $120–707

Kansas City to Winnetka by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration8h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$121Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 456 mi
  • Duration: 5h 10m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $110–250 and the journey takes 7h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Green Bay Rd & Pine St via Des Moines, Chicago Bus Station, Union Station Transit Center, Michigan & Hubbard, Rogers & Paulina, and Howard CTA Station in around 13h 31m.

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