There are 4 ways to get from Chicago to Kearney by plane, train, taxi, 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
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kearney Municipal Airport (EAR)ORD - EAR
3h 56m$92–370Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to KearneyGreyhound US0123
15h 19m$65–150Train, taxi (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to HoldregeCalifornia Zephyr
- Take the taxi from Holdrege to Kearney
13h 45m$147–316Drive 644.6 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Kearney644.6 mi
10h 30m$118–170
Chicago to Kearney by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Kearney is to bus which costs $65 - $150 and takes 15h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Kearney is to fly which takes 3h 56m and costs $90 - $370.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chicago Bus Station station and arriving at Kearney. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15h 19m.
The distance between Chicago and Kearney is 609 miles. The road distance is 648.4 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Kearney without a car is to train and taxi which takes 13h 45m and costs $140 - $320.
It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Chicago to Kearney, including transfers.
Chicago to Kearney bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Kearney is to fly which takes 3h 56m and costs $90 - $370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $150 and takes 15h 19m.
Chicago to Kearney bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Kearney station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Kearney is 648 miles. It takes approximately 10h 30m to drive from Chicago to Kearney.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Kearney, NE, USA?
United Airlines flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kearney Municipal Airport (EAR) once daily. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kearney once daily. Tickets cost $65–150 and the journey takes 15h 19m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Kearney Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–320
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Holdrege
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–220
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $65–170
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $90–220
- Business - advance purchase
- $120–500
- Business Class
- $200–500
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 Kearney
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–150
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Estimated price
- $80–100
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