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There are 5 ways to get from Lee's Summit to Chicago by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Line 550 bus to Kansas City, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from On 350 Hwy And Chipman Southbound to On 13Th Between Charlotte & Holmes Wbbus bus
    2. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MCI - MDW
    5h 7m
    $82–505

  2. Line 550 bus to Kansas City, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from On 350 Hwy And Chipman Southbound to On 13Th Between Charlotte & Holmes Wbbus bus
    2. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MCI - ORD
    5h 35m
    $57–375

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Lee's Summit Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
    10h 44m
    $290–460

  4. Drive  495.1 mi

    1. Drive from Lee's Summit to Chicagocar car 495.1 mi
    8h 52m
    $91–131

  5. Drive to Manhattan Regional Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Drive from Lee's Summit 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 17m
    $73–322

Lee's Summit to Chicago by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration10h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$290Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 456.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 7m

What companies run services between Lee's Summit, MO, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Lee's Summit Station to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $290–460 and the journey takes 10h 44m.

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