The average train between Chicago and Missouri takes 9h 25m and the fastest train takes 7h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Chicago to Missouri. 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 Missouri. 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 Missouri at 10:02 PM. All services require a transfer at Kansas City and take an average of 9h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Chicago to Missouri. However, there are services departing from Chicago station and arriving at Missouri station via Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 25m.
Chicago to Missouri train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago to Missouri train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Kansas City station.
The distance between Chicago and Missouri is 543 km. The road distance is 701 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas City twice daily. Tickets cost $120–270 and the journey takes 7h 23m.