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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
    $86–510

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

    cheapest
    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 33m
    $61–361

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Naperville Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Bnsf
    9h 28m
    $233–354

  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 20m
    $103–156

  5. Drive  516.5 mi

    1. Drive from Kansas City to Winnetkacar car 516.5 mi
    9h 3m
    $89–128

  6. 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
    $148–777

  7. 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
    6h 10m
    $72–322

Kansas City to Winnetka by train and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$233Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 456 mi
  • Duration: 5h 10m

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

You can take a train from Kansas City to Winnetka via Naperville, Chicago Union Station, and Chicago OTC in around 9h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Green Bay Rd & Pine St via Des Moines, Chicago Bus Station, Jefferson & Harrison, Washington & State, Washington & Wabash, Rogers & Paulina, and Howard CTA Station in around 13h 20m.

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