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

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas Citytrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    9h 9m
    $127–278

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0156
    13h 36m
    $77–151

  3. Drive 519.9 mi

    1. Drive from Winnetka to Kansas Citycar car 519.9 mi
    8h 58m
    $95–137

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

    1. Take the train from Winnetka 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 43m
    $106–660

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

    1. Take the train from Winnetka to Clybourntrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane ORD - MCI
    5h 51m
    $377–811

  6. Line 423 bus, train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Kansas City

    1. Take the bus from Elm St & Birch St to Lehigh/Glenview Metra Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Glenview Amtrak Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    3. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane MKE - MCI
    7h 13m
    $143–812

  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 35m
    $84–376

Winnetka to Kansas City by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration9h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$127Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 451.9 mi
  • Duration: 9h 9m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas City twice daily. Tickets cost $120–270 and the journey takes 7h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Green Bay Rd & Pine St to Kansas City Bus Station via Paulina & Howard Terminal, Michigan & Washington, Harrison & Jefferson, Chicago Bus Station, and Des Moines in around 13h 36m.

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