There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Lenexa by plane, taxi, 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, taxi
best- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Kansas City (MCI)plane MDW - MCI
- Take the taxi from Kansas-City-Airport-MCI to Lenexataxi
3h 35m$222–915Drive 521.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Lenexacar 521.6 mi
8h 55m$96–138Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas Citytrain Southwest Chief / ...
7h 41m$184–330Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus Jefferson 803 / ...
11h 19m$145–222Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, taxi
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kansas City (MCI)plane ORD - MCI
- Take the taxi from Kansas-City-Airport-MCI to Lenexataxi
4h 2m$442–865Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly, taxi
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Kansas City (MCI)plane MKE - MCI
- Take the taxi from Kansas-City-Airport-MCI to Lenexataxi
5h 9m$260–1,079
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Kansas City (MCI) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Lenexa is to drive which costs $95 - $140 and takes 8h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Lenexa is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 35m and costs $220 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Lenexa. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Kansas City via Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Lenexa. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Kansas City via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 41m.
The distance between Chicago and Lenexa is 450 miles. The road distance is 524.7 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Lenexa without a car is to train which takes 7h 41m and costs $180 - $330.
It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Chicago to Lenexa, including transfers.
Chicago to Lenexa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Lenexa train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Lenexa is to train which takes 7h 41m and costs $180 - $330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $230 and takes 11h 19m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Lenexa, KS, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas City twice daily. Tickets cost $140–280 and the journey takes 7h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lenexa via Des Moines and Kansas City in around 11h 19m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–800
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Kansas City via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–850
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–900
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Kansas City via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–950
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Kansas City via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–900
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Kansas City via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Kansas City via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–1,100
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact 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
- $140–280
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–95
- 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
- $50–75
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $50–75
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Estimated price
- $90–110
Kens Taxi & Shuttle Service
- Phone
- +1 816-946-4098
Local Budget Cab Co
- Phone
- +1 816-921-5000
- Website
- localbudgetcabco.com
Kens Taxi & Shuttle Service
- Phone
- +1 816-946-4098
Local Budget Cab Co
- Phone
- +1 816-921-5000
- Website
- localbudgetcabco.com
Kens Taxi & Shuttle Service
- Phone
- +1 816-946-4098
Local Budget Cab Co
- Phone
- +1 816-921-5000
- Website
- localbudgetcabco.com
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago to Lenexa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.
Chicago to Lenexa train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Kansas City station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Lenexa is 525 miles. It takes approximately 8h 55m to drive from Chicago to Lenexa.
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