There are 4 ways to get from KCMO to Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), 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 to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)MCI - MDW
2h 21m$145–546Drive 489.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from KCMO to Chicago489.1 mi
8h 28m$90–129Train
- Take the train from Kansas City to Naperville Amtrak StationSouthwest Chief
- Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union StationBnsf
8h 47m$164–324Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)MCI - ORD
2h 51m$210–736
Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from KCMO to Chicago is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 8h 28m.
The fastest way to get from KCMO to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 21m and costs $140 - $550.
The distance between KCMO and Chicago is 432 miles. The road distance is 492 miles.
The best way to get from KCMO to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 8h 47m and costs $160 - $330.
It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from KCMO to Chicago, including transfers.
The best way to get from KCMO to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 21m and costs $140 - $550. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $160 - $330 and takes 8h 47m.
Yes, the driving distance between KCMO to Chicago is 492 miles. It takes approximately 8h 28m to drive from KCMO to Chicago.
There are 1101+ hotels available in Chicago.
What companies run services between KCMO, MO, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from KCMO to Chicago Union Station via Kansas City and Naperville in around 8h 47m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Kansas City to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–460
Flights from Kansas City to Chicago Midway International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $80–480
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Kansas City to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Kansas City to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Kansas City to Naperville Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–210
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 312-322-6777
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Naperville to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
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