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How to get fromGrain Valley to Chicagoby car, plane, train (Amtrak), taxi, bus or train

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

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  1. Drive to Columbia Regional Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Drive from Grain Valley to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)car
    2. Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeCOU - ORD
    4h 18m
    $58–296

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Lee'S Summit Amtrak to Chicago Union StationtrainLincoln Service Missouri River Runner
    11h 6m
    $144–237

  3. Drive 479.3 mi

    1. Drive from Grain Valley to Chicagocar479.3 mi
    8h 26m
    $88–127

  4. Taxi, line 28 bus to Kansas City, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Grain Valley to On Blue Ridge Blvd At 43Rd Terr Northboundtaxi
    2. Take the bus from On Blue Ridge Blvd At 43Rd Terr Northbound to East Village - Bay Hbus
    3. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeMCI - MDW
    5h 12m
    $151–636

  5. Taxi, line 28 bus to Kansas City, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Grain Valley to On Blue Ridge Blvd At 43Rd Terr Northboundtaxi
    2. Take the bus from On Blue Ridge Blvd At 43Rd Terr Northbound to East Village - Bay Hbus
    3. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeMCI - ORD
    5h 29m
    $211–636

  6. Train to Kirksville Regional Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to La Plata Amtrak Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Kirksville Regional Airport (IRK) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeIRK - ORD
    5h 57m
    $218–389

Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration1h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$38Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Amtrak operates a train from Lee'S Summit Amtrak to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $70–150 and the journey takes 10h 44m.

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