The average train between Missouri and Chicago takes 10h 2m and the fastest train takes 8h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Missouri to Chicago. 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 Missouri and Chicago. The earliest departure is at 7:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Missouri is at 8:24 AM which arrives into Chicago at 8:00 PM. All services require a transfer at Union Station and take an average of 10h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Missouri to Chicago. However, there are services departing from Missouri station and arriving at Chicago station via Chicago Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 2m.
Missouri to Chicago train services, operated by Ride KC, depart from Kansas City station.
Missouri to Chicago train services, operated by Ride KC, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
The distance between Missouri and Chicago is 543 km. The road distance is 701 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $120–270 and the journey takes 7h 41m.
