There are 5 ways to get from Liberty to Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
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Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane MCI - MDW
2h 27m$132–506Drive 488.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Liberty to Chicagocar 488.3 mi
8h 29m$90–129Train
- Take the train from Kansas City to Naperville Amtrak Stationtrain Southwest Chief
- Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain Bnsf
8h 45m$186–336Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0156
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
11h 35m$125–209Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MCI - ORD
2h 55m$412–826
Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Liberty to Chicago is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 8h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Liberty to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 27m and costs $130 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Liberty station to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Kansas City Bus Station and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Liberty to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Kansas City and arriving at Chicago Union Station via Naperville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.
The distance between Liberty and Chicago is 438 miles. The road distance is 491.2 miles.
The best way to get from Liberty to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 8h 45m and costs $180 - $340.
It takes approximately 2h 27m to get from Liberty to Chicago, including transfers.
Liberty to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Kansas City Bus Station.
Liberty to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kansas City station.
The best way to get from Liberty to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 27m and costs $130 - $550. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $180 - $340 and takes 8h 45m, you could also bus, which costs $120 - $210 and takes 11h 35m.
What companies run services between Liberty, Clay County, MO, 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 vehicle from Liberty to Chicago Union Station via Kansas City and Naperville in around 8h 45m.
- 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
Train from Kansas City to Naperville Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–270
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Naperville to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–6
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–60
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–95
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Liberty to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.
Liberty to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Naperville Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Liberty to Chicago is 491 miles. It takes approximately 8h 29m to drive from Liberty to Chicago.
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