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How to get fromNorthbrook to Kansas Cityby train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or subway

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There are 7 ways to get from Northbrook to Kansas City by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or subway

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  1. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Kansas City

    best
    1. Take the train from Northbrook to Edgebrooktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane ORD - MCI
    5h 16m
    $377–812

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0156
    12h 46m
    $76–150

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas Citytrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    9h 15m
    $124–275

  4. Drive 517.9 mi

    1. Drive from Northbrook to Kansas Citycar car 517.9 mi
    8h 49m
    $95–137

  5. Train, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Kansas City

    1. Take the train from Northbrook to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the subway from LaSalle/Van Buren to Midwaysubway subway
    3. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane MDW - MCI
    5h 55m
    $106–660

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Manhattan Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)plane plane ORD - MHK
    2. Drive from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Kansas Citycar car
    5h 59m
    $84–377

  7. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Kansas City

    1. Take the train from Glenview Amtrak Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane MKE - MCI
    6h 52m
    $144–813

Northbrook to Kansas City by train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration9h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$124Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 446.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 16m

What companies run services between Northbrook, Cook County, IL, USA and Kansas City, MO, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas City twice daily. Tickets cost $120–270 and the journey takes 7h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Northbrook to Kansas City Bus Station via Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Des Moines in around 12h 46m.

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