There are 6 ways to get from Kansas City to Chicago Loop by plane, subway, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), 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 Kansas City to Chicago Midway International Airport, subway
best- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane MCI - MDW
- Take the subway from Midway to Washington/Wellssubway
3h 55m$77–465Fly Kansas City to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MCI - ORD
4h 18m$57–365Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Stationtrain Southwest Chief / ...
7h 41m$240–370Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0156
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
11h 27m$92–143Drive 503.6 mi
- Drive from Kansas City to Chicago Loopcar 503.6 mi
8h 43m$92–133Drive to Manhattan Regional Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Drive from Kansas City to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)car
- Fly from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MHK - ORD
4h 51m$70–318
Kansas City to Chicago Loop by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kansas City to Chicago Loop is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 8h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Kansas City to Chicago Loop is to fly and subway which takes 3h 55m and costs $75 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from Kansas City station to Chicago Loop. However, there are services departing from Kansas City Bus Station and arriving at Washington & Lasalle via Des Moines and Jefferson & Harrison. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 27m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kansas City and arriving at Chicago Union Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 41m.
The distance between Kansas City and Chicago Loop is 441 miles. The road distance is 506.5 miles.
The best way to get from Kansas City to Chicago Loop without a car is to train which takes 7h 41m and costs $240 - $370.
It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Kansas City to Chicago Loop, including transfers.
Kansas City to Chicago Loop bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Kansas City Bus Station.
Kansas City to Chicago Loop train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kansas City station.
The best way to get from Kansas City to Chicago Loop is to train which takes 7h 41m and costs $240 - $370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $150 and takes 11h 27m, you could also fly, which costs $55 - $370 and takes 4h 18m.
What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and Chicago Loop, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $240–370 and the journey takes 7h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Washington & Lasalle via Des Moines, Chicago Bus Station, and Jefferson & Harrison in around 11h 27m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Kansas City to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–460
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Kansas City to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Kansas City to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
Flights from Manhattan Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–280
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Subway from Midway to Washington/Wells
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $2–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $240–370
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Kansas City to Chicago Loop bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.
Kansas City to Chicago Loop train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kansas City to Chicago Loop is 507 miles. It takes approximately 8h 43m to drive from Kansas City to Chicago Loop.
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