The average bus between Kansas City and Chicago Loop takes 17h 48m and the fastest bus takes 13h 9m. The bus service runs several times per day from Kansas City to Chicago Loop. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Kansas City and Chicago Loop. The earliest departure is at 3:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Kansas City is at 2:45 PM which arrives into Chicago Loop at 1:51 PM. All services require a transfer at Des Moines and take an average of 17h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Kansas City to Chicago Loop. However, there are services departing from Kansas City station and arriving at Chicago Loop station via Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 48m.
Kansas City to Chicago Loop bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Kansas City station.
Kansas City to Chicago Loop bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
The distance between Kansas City and Chicago Loop is 663.6 km. The road distance is 852 km.
You can take a bus from Kansas City to Washington & Lasalle via Des Moines, Chicago Bus Station, and Jefferson & Harrison in around 11h 19m.
