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

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

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

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    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 23m
    $76–450

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Palatine to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Napervilletrain train
    3. Take the train from Naperville Amtrak Station to Kansas Citytrain train
    10h 17m
    $230–362

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Woodfield Mall to Illinois Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    14h 4m
    $121–178

  4. Drive  505.2 mi

    1. Drive from Palatine to Kansas Citycar car 505.2 mi
    8h 44m
    $90–129

  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
    6h 4m
    $117–761

  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 10m
    $160–795

  7. 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
    6h 11m
    $78–335

Palatine to Kansas City by train and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$230Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 455.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 23m

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, Chicago Union Station, and Naperville Amtrak Station in around 10h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rand/Evergreen to Kansas City Bus Station via Northwest Transportation Center, Woodfield Mall, Illinois Terminal, Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, and St Louis Bus Station in around 14h 4m.

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