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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-N
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas Citytrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    9h 47m
    $149–300

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

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Clybourntrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)plane plane ORD - MHK
    3. Drive from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Kansas Citycar car
    7h 10m
    $90–387

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan to Tornado Bus Co - Chicagobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    13h 14m
    $125–292

  4. Drive 527.3 mi

    1. Drive from Waukegan to Kansas Citycar car 527.3 mi
    9h 19m
    $97–139

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

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane MDW - MCI
    6h 21m
    $108–662

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

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Clybourntrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane ORD - MCI
    6h 26m
    $358–762

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

    1. Take the bus from Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Street to Mitchell Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane MKE - MCI
    6h 33m
    $130–769

Waukegan to Kansas City by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration9h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$149Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 471.2 mi
  • Duration: 9h 47m

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

You can take a train from Waukegan to Kansas City via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 9h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan to Kansas City Bus Station via California & 35th Street, Sox-35th Red Line Station, Sox-35th, 95th, Chicago, and St Louis Bus Station in around 13h 14m.

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