There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Claycomo by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, 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.
Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Kansas City (MCI)MDW - MCI
3h 19m$162–575Drive 497.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Claycomo497.6 mi
8h 24m$91–132Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas CitySouthwest Chief / ...
8h 51m$102–209Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des MoinesGreyhound US0123 / ...
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas CityJefferson 803 / ...
11h 56m$114–244Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kansas City (MCI)ORD - MCI
3h 44m$228–665Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Kansas City (MCI)MKE - MCI
4h 55m$329–828
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Kansas City (MCI) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Claycomo is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 8h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Claycomo is to fly which takes 3h 19m and costs $160 - $600.
The distance between Chicago and Claycomo is 436 miles. The road distance is 500.5 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Claycomo without a car is to train which takes 8h 51m and costs $100 - $210.
It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Chicago to Claycomo, including transfers.
The best way to get from Chicago to Claycomo is to fly which takes 3h 19m and costs $160 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $210 and takes 8h 51m, you could also bus, which costs $110 - $250 and takes 11h 56m.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Claycomo is 501 miles. It takes approximately 8h 24m to drive from Chicago to Claycomo.
There are 242+ hotels available in Claycomo.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Claycomo, MO, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Kansas City (MCI) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas City twice daily. Tickets cost $70–180 and the journey takes 7h 23m.
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- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–460
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Kansas City via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–480
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–700
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Kansas City via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Kansas City via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–750
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–390
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Kansas City via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–750
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–390
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Kansas City via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $85–460
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Kansas City via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–800
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
- $70–180
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- 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
- $18–90
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
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