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How to get fromChicago to KCMOby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car or train

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

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  1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane MDW - MCI
    3h 21m
    $158–690

  2. Drive 493.1 mi

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    1. Drive from Chicago to KCMOcar car 493.1 mi
    8h 26m
    $90–130

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas Citytrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    9h 30m
    $170–327

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0155S
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus Jefferson 803 / ...
    14h 18m
    $130–269

  5. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane ORD - MCI
    3h 53m
    $328–640

  6. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane MKE - MCI
    4h 53m
    $221–1,001

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

Calendar50Weekly Planes
Duration2h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$91Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and KCMO, MO, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Kansas City (MCI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas City twice daily. Tickets cost $120–270 and the journey takes 7h 23m.

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