There are 6 ways to get from University of Kansas to Chicago by car, plane, bus, train, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Drive to Manhattan Regional Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Drive from University of Kansas to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)car
- Fly from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MHK - ORD
4h 20m$68–309Bus, train
- Take the bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0136S / ...
- Take the train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Stationtrain Southwest Chief / ...
10h 34m$144–313Bus
- Take the bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0180s
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2521 / ...
14h 34m$95–180Drive 542.9 mi
- Drive from University of Kansas to Chicagocar 542.9 mi
9h 24m$100–144Bus to Kansas City, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane MCI - MDW
6h 33m$78–447Bus to Kansas City, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MCI - ORD
7h 1m$358–767
University of Kansas to Chicago by foot, bus, taxi, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from University of Kansas to Chicago is to bus which costs $95 - $180 and takes 14h 34m.
The fastest way to get from University of Kansas to Chicago is to drive and fly which takes 4h 20m and costs $65 - $310.
No, there is no direct bus from University of Kansas to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from 373 - Bailey Hall and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Lawrence Bus Stop and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 34m.
The distance between University of Kansas and Chicago is 611 miles. The road distance is 546 miles.
The best way to get from University of Kansas to Chicago without a car is to bus and train which takes 10h 34m and costs $140 - $320.
It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from University of Kansas to Chicago, including transfers.
University of Kansas to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Lawrence Bus Stop station.
University of Kansas to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between University of Kansas to Chicago is 546 miles. It takes approximately 9h 24m to drive from University of Kansas to Chicago.
There are 1209+ hotels available in Chicago.
What companies run services between University of Kansas, KS, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
You can take a vehicle from University of Kansas to Chicago Bus Station via 373 - Bailey Hall, 287 - Bob Billings @ Crestline, Lawrence Bus Stop, and St Louis Bus Station in around 14h 34m.
- 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 Manhattan Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–280
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 Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $130–290
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–11
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–11
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–11
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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