There are 5 ways to get from Lenexa to Chicago by taxi, plane, 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.
Taxi, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Take the taxi from Lenexa to Kansas-City-Airport-MCItaxi
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane MCI - MDW
2h 43m$209–645Drive 517.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lenexa to Chicagocar 517.4 mi
9h$95–137Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Stationtrain Southwest Chief / ...
7h 59m$207–359Bus
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus Jefferson 802 / ...
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
11h 24m$173–257Taxi, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the taxi from Lenexa to Kansas-City-Airport-MCItaxi
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MCI - ORD
3h 10m$184–525
Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lenexa to Chicago is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 9h.
The fastest way to get from Lenexa to Chicago is to taxi and fly which takes 2h 43m and costs $200 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Lenexa to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Kansas City and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Lenexa to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Kansas City and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 59m.
The distance between Lenexa and Chicago is 450 miles. The road distance is 520.4 miles.
The best way to get from Lenexa to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 7h 59m and costs $200 - $360.
It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Lenexa to Chicago, including transfers.
Lenexa to Chicago bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Kansas City station.
Lenexa to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kansas City station.
The best way to get from Lenexa to Chicago is to train which takes 7h 59m and costs $200 - $360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $170 - $260 and takes 11h 24m.
What companies run services between Lenexa, KS, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $140–280 and the journey takes 7h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Lenexa to Chicago Bus Station via Kansas City and Des Moines in around 11h 24m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Kansas City to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–490
Flights from Kansas City to Chicago Midway International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- When
- Saturday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $85–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Kansas City to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–370
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Kansas City to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–370
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Kansas City to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–440
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $140–280
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Kansas City to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $50–75
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–95
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Estimated price
- $120–150
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
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More Questions & Answers
Lenexa to Chicago bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Des Moines station.
Lenexa to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lenexa to Chicago is 520 miles. It takes approximately 9h to drive from Lenexa to Chicago.
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