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

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There are 6 ways to get from Palatine to Kansas City by train, plane, train (Amtrak), car, subway, or bus

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

    best
    1. Take the train from Palatine to Irving Parktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane ORD - MCI
    5h 21m
    $376–810

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

    cheapest
    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
    6h 11m
    $78–355

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Palatine to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-Nw
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas Citytrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    9h 26m
    $248–379

  4. Drive  505.2 mi

    1. Drive from Palatine to Kansas Citycar car 505.2 mi
    8h 44m
    $93–134

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

    1. Take the train from Palatine to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Midwaysubway subway
    3. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane MDW - MCI
    5h 59m
    $102–611

  6. Bus to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Kansas City

    1. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Mitchell Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane MKE - MCI
    7h 1m
    $150–745

Palatine to Kansas City by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration9h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$248Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 455.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 21m

What companies run services between Palatine, IL, USA and Kansas City, MO, USA?

You can take a train from Palatine to Kansas City via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 9h 26m.

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