The average train between Chicago and Kansas City takes 9h 12m and the fastest train takes 7h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Chicago to Kansas City. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Chicago and Kansas City. The earliest departure is at 9:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chicago is at 2:25 PM which arrives into Kansas City at 9:48 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 9h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago station and arriving at Kansas City station. Services depart twice daily, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 9h 12m.
Chicago to Kansas City train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago to Kansas City train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Kansas City station.
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The distance between Chicago and Kansas City is 663.7 km. The road distance is 699 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas City twice daily. Tickets cost $120–270 and the journey takes 7h 23m.
