There are 7 ways to get from Chicago Loop to Kansas City by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, subway, plane, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas Citytrain Southwest Chief / ...
7h 23m$120–270Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Manhattan Regional Airport, drive
cheapest- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)plane ORD - MHK
- Drive from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Kansas Citycar
5h 47m$80–360Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus Jefferson 803 / ...
11h$104–178Drive 507.1 mi
- Drive from Chicago Loop to Kansas Citycar 507.1 mi
8h 37m$93–134Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Kansas City
- Take the subway from Washington/Wells to Midwaysubway
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Kansas City (MCI)plane MDW - MCI
4h 49m$112–755Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Kansas City
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kansas City (MCI)plane ORD - MCI
5h 2m$262–555Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Kansas City
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Kansas City (MCI)plane MKE - MCI
6h 11m$166–965
Chicago Loop to Kansas City by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago Loop to Kansas City is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 8h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago Loop to Kansas City is to subway and fly which takes 4h 49m and costs $110 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago Loop station to Kansas City. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Kansas City via Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago Union Station station and arriving at Kansas City. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 23m.
The distance between Chicago Loop and Kansas City is 437 miles. The road distance is 510.1 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago Loop to Kansas City without a car is to train which takes 7h 23m and costs $120 - $270.
The train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas City takes 7h 23m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Chicago Loop to Kansas City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago Loop to Kansas City train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago Loop to Kansas City is to train which takes 7h 23m and costs $120 - $270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $180 and takes 11h, you could also fly, which costs $260 - $600 and takes 5h 2m.
What companies run services between Chicago Loop, 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 Chicago Bus Station to Kansas City via Des Moines in around 11h.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–750
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Kansas City via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–800
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Kansas City via Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $150–850
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $140–900
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Kansas City via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–950
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–480
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Kansas City via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–900
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–480
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Manhattan Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–320
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Kansas City via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $120–270
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $23–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Subway from Washington/Wells to Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Des Moines to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $50–75
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago Loop to Kansas City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.
Chicago Loop to Kansas City train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Kansas City station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago Loop to Kansas City is 510 miles. It takes approximately 8h 37m to drive from Chicago Loop to Kansas City.
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