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 $220 - $800.

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 bus which takes 15h 24m and costs $90 - $270.

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 21+ hotels available in Atchison.

Chicago to Atchison - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, car, and bus

There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Atchison by plane, taxi, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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

Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Kansas City, 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
$222–765
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Manhattan Regional Airport, drive
cheapest
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)plane ORD - MHK
2. Drive from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Atchisoncar
6h 2m
$66–324
Train, drive
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Napervilletrain
2. Take the train from Naperville Amtrak Station to Kansas Citytrain
3. Drive from Kansas City to Atchisoncar
9h 54m
$124–260
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
$94–263
Drive 511.2 mi
1. Drive from Chicago to Atchisoncar 511.2 mi
8h 49m
$94–135
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Kansas City, 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 12m
$392–715
Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Kansas City, 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 21m
$285–1,073

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

58Weekly Planes

1h 53mAverage Duration

$91Cheapest 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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