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How to get fromChicago to Lee's Summitby train (Amtrak), car, subway, plane, bus or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Lee's Summit by train (Amtrak), car, subway, plane, bus, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

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    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lee's Summit Stationtrain train Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
    10h 5m
    $70–150

  2. Drive 498.6 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Lee's Summitcar car 498.6 mi
    8h 50m
    $91–132

  3. Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Kansas City, line 201 bus, train

    1. Take the subway from Roosevelt to Midwaysubway subway
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane MDW - MCI
    3. Take the bus from Boardwalk Square Metrocenter to On Grand At 9Th Southbound Farsidebus bus
    4. Take the train from Kansas City to Lee's Summit Stationtrain train
    7h 5m
    $102–619

  4. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Kansas City, line 201 bus, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane ORD - MCI
    2. Take the bus from Boardwalk Square Metrocenter to On Grand At 9Th Southbound Farsidebus bus
    3. Take the train from Kansas City to Lee's Summit Stationtrain train
    7h 33m
    $142–619

  5. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Kansas City, line 201 bus, train

    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
    3. Take the bus from Boardwalk Square Metrocenter to On Grand At 9Th Southbound Farsidebus bus
    4. Take the train from Kansas City to Lee's Summit Stationtrain train
    8h 42m
    $354–630

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Kirksville Regional Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kirksville Regional Airport (IRK)plane plane ORD - IRK
    2. Take the train from La Plata Station to Kansas Citytrain train
    8h 28m
    $138–304

  7. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane MDW - STL
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Lee's Summit Stationtrain train
    9h 17m
    $140–818

Chicago to Lee's Summit by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration10h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$70Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Lee's Summit, MO, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Lee's Summit Station once daily. Tickets cost $70–150 and the journey takes 10h 5m.

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