There are 5 ways to get from Leavenworth to Chicago by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane MCI - MDW
2h 28m$122–494Drive 512.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Leavenworth to Chicagocar 512.5 mi
9h 4m$94–136Bus, train
- Take the bus from Leavenworth Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0180s
- Take the train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Stationtrain Southwest Chief / ...
10h 7m$145–300Bus
- Take the bus from Leavenworth Bus Stop to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0180s
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
12h 40m$96–170Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MCI - ORD
2h 56m$402–814
Leavenworth to Chicago by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Leavenworth to Chicago is to bus which costs $95 - $170 and takes 12h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Leavenworth to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 28m and costs $120 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Leavenworth to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Leavenworth Bus Stop and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 40m.
The distance between Leavenworth and Chicago is 434 miles. The road distance is 515.5 miles.
The best way to get from Leavenworth to Chicago without a car is to bus and train which takes 10h 7m and costs $140 - $300.
It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from Leavenworth to Chicago, including transfers.
Leavenworth to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Leavenworth Bus Stop station.
The best way to get from Leavenworth to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 28m and costs $120 - $500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $170 and takes 12h 40m.
Leavenworth to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Leavenworth to Chicago is 515 miles. It takes approximately 9h 4m to drive from Leavenworth to Chicago.
What companies run services between Leavenworth, KS, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leavenworth Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station via St Louis Bus Station in around 12h 40m.
- 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
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Leavenworth Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Leavenworth Bus Stop to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $75–110
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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