What is the cheapest way to get from Chicago to Atchison?

The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Atchison is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 8h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chicago to Atchison?

The fastest way to get from Chicago to Atchison is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 44m and costs $210 - $750.

How far is it from Chicago to Atchison?

The distance between Chicago and Atchison is 450 miles. The road distance is 514.2 miles.

How do I travel from Chicago to Atchison without a car?

The best way to get from Chicago to Atchison without a car is to train and taxi which takes 9h 56m and costs $240 - $430.

How long does it take to get from Chicago to Atchison?

It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Chicago to Atchison, including transfers.

Can I drive from Chicago to Atchison?

Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Atchison is 514 miles. It takes approximately 8h 49m to drive from Chicago to Atchison.

Where can I stay near Atchison?

There are 20+ hotels available in Atchison.

Chicago to Atchison - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Atchison by plane, taxi, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport, taxi
best
1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Kansas City (MCI)plane MDW - MCI
2. Take the taxi from Kansas-City-Airport-MCI to Atchisontaxi
3h 44m
$218–715
Drive 511.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Chicago to Atchisoncar 511.2 mi
8h 49m
$94–135
Train, taxi
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas Citytrain Southwest Chief / ...
2. Take the taxi from On Mexico City Ave At Paris Southbound to Atchisontaxi
9h 56m
$245–421
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus
3. Take the bus from Kansas City to St. Josephbus
15h 24m
$95–267
Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kansas City (MCI)plane ORD - MCI
2. Take the taxi from Kansas-City-Airport-MCI to Atchisontaxi
4h 16m
$392–715
Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly, taxi
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Kansas City (MCI)plane MKE - MCI
3. Take the taxi from Kansas-City-Airport-MCI to Atchisontaxi
5h 16m
$276–1,027

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Kansas City (MCI) flights

50Weekly Planes

2h 8mAverage Duration

$86Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Chicago to Atchison.

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Distance: 447.4 mi
Duration: 3h 44m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Atchison, KS, USA?

You can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atchison via Des Moines, Kansas City, and St. Joseph in around 15h 24m.

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