There are 5 ways to get from Olathe to Chicago by taxi, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
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Taxi, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Take the taxi from Olathe to Kansas-City-Airport-MCItaxi
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane MCI - MDW
2h 46m$185–568Drive 519 mi
cheapest- Drive from Olathe to Chicagocar 519 mi
9h 18m$95–137Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Stationtrain Southwest Chief / ...
8h 8m$200–361Bus
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus Jefferson 802 / ...
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
11h 32m$166–252Taxi, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the taxi from Olathe to Kansas-City-Airport-MCItaxi
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MCI - ORD
3h 14m$465–888
Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Olathe to Chicago is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 9h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Olathe to Chicago is to taxi and fly which takes 2h 46m and costs $180 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Olathe to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Kansas City and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Olathe to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Kansas City and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 8m.
The distance between Olathe and Chicago is 457 miles. The road distance is 522 miles.
The best way to get from Olathe to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 8h 8m and costs $200 - $370.
It takes approximately 2h 46m to get from Olathe to Chicago, including transfers.
Olathe to Chicago bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Kansas City station.
Olathe to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kansas City station.
The best way to get from Olathe to Chicago is to train which takes 8h 8m and costs $200 - $370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $260 and takes 11h 32m.
What companies run services between Olathe, KS, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $140–290 and the journey takes 7h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Olathe to Chicago Bus Station via Kansas City and Des Moines in around 11h 32m.
- 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
- $80–460
Flights from Kansas City to Chicago Midway International Airport via Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $80–470
- 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
- $85–450
Flights from Kansas City to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–480
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
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Kansas City to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $50–75
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
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More Questions & Answers
Olathe to Chicago bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Des Moines station.
Olathe to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Olathe to Chicago is 522 miles. It takes approximately 9h 18m to drive from Olathe to Chicago.
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