There are 4 ways to get from Lee's Summit to Chicago by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), 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.
Line 550 bus, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Take the bus from On 350 Hwy And Chipman Southbound to On 13Th Between Charlotte & Holmes Wbbus
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane MCI - MDW
5h 7m$72–455Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Lee's Summit Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
10h 44m$130–330Drive 495.1 mi
- Drive from Lee's Summit to Chicagocar 495.1 mi
8h 52m$91–131Line 550 bus, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the bus from On 350 Hwy And Chipman Southbound to On 13Th Between Charlotte & Holmes Wbbus
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MCI - ORD
5h 33m$372–805
Lee's Summit to Chicago by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lee's Summit to Chicago is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 8h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Lee's Summit to Chicago is to line 550 bus and fly which takes 5h 7m and costs $70 - $460.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Lee's Summit Station station and arriving at Chicago Union Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 44m.
The distance between Lee's Summit and Chicago is 459 miles. The road distance is 498 miles.
The best way to get from Lee's Summit to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 10h 44m and costs $130 - $330.
It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Lee's Summit to Chicago, including transfers.
Lee's Summit to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lee's Summit Station.
Lee's Summit to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lee's Summit to Chicago is 498 miles. It takes approximately 8h 52m to drive from Lee's Summit to Chicago.
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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 $130–330 and the journey takes 10h 44m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Kansas City to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–450
Flights from Kansas City to Chicago Midway International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–470
Flights from Kansas City to Chicago Midway International Airport via Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $85–500
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Lee's Summit Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–330
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 816-221-0660
- Website
- Ride KC
Bus from On 350 Hwy And Chipman Southbound to On 13Th Between Charlotte & Holmes Wb
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Ride KC
Bus from On 350 Hwy And Chipman Southbound to On 13Th Between Charlotte & Holmes Wb
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Ride KC
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