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

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

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  1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Kansas City (MCI)planeMDW - MCI
    2. Take the taxi from Kansas City (MCI) to Lenexataxi
    3h 33m
    $202–655

  2. Drive 517 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago to Lenexacar517 mi
    9h 1m
    $95–137

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas CitytrainSouthwest Chief / ...
    7h 41m
    $135–251

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des MoinesbusGreyhound US0123 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas CitybusJefferson 803 / ...
    12h 4m
    $133–261

  5. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kansas City (MCI)planeORD - MCI
    2. Take the taxi from Kansas City (MCI) to Lenexataxi
    3h 58m
    $262–705

  6. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Kansas City (MCI)planeMKE - MCI
    3. Take the taxi from Kansas City (MCI) to Lenexataxi
    5h 9m
    $294–817

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

Calendar46Weekly Planes
Duration1h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$81Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 $70–180 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 12h 4m.

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