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The cheapest and fastest buses from Kansas City, KS to Chicago, IL

Showing times and prices for Jul 17

Cheapest price

$175

Average price

$216

Fastest journey

13 h 40 m

Average duration

16 h 55 m

Buses per day

5

Distance

661 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Kansas City, KS to Chicago, IL is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Kansas City, KS to Chicago, IL will cost around $216 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $175.

Fast buses

It's difficult to get from Kansas City, KS to Chicago, IL without transferring at least once.

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09:35PM16h40
Kansas City, Jefferson Lines
02:15PMChicago, Union Station (Amtrak), IL
$1751One-way
2 transfers
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09:35PM17h00
Kansas City, Jefferson Lines
02:35PMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station
$1751One-way
2 transfers
Greyhound+FlixBusFlixBus
03:50PM13h55
Kansas City, Jefferson Lines
05:45AMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station
$1841One-way
1 transfer
Greyhound+FlixBusFlixBus
08:35AM13h40
Kansas City, Jefferson Lines
10:15PMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station
$2421One-way
1 transfer
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08:35AM23h20
Kansas City, Jefferson Lines
07:55AMChicago, Union Station (Amtrak), IL
$3061One-way
2 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train, bus, and flight for Kansas City, KS to Chicago, IL

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kansas City, KS to Chicago, IL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €60. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 38m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €60, and a flight costs an average of €87.

Distance: 410 miles (660 km)

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Bus
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Train
Flight

€128

Average price

€103

Average price

Cheapest

€280

Average price

11h 57m

Average total duration

11h 27m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

8h 56m

Average total duration

8h 26m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

4h 38m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 38m

Onboard

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3h 0m

Additional time*

0.7 - 1.6kg

CO2 emissions

0.2 - 0.6kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

2.0 - 4.0kg

CO2 emissions

Greyhound

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Amtrak

Most popular train company

American Airlines

Most popular airline

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Kansas City, KS to Chicago, IL Bus Timetables

OperatorDeparture TimeArrival TimeDurationDeparture daysCheapest price
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
08:35AM
Arrival Time
10:15PM
Duration
13h40
Departure days
Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$103
Operator
Greyhound
Departure Time
08:35AM
Arrival Time
07:55AM
Duration
23h20
Departure days
Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$116
Operator
Greyhound
Departure Time
03:50PM
Arrival Time
05:45AM
Duration
13h55
Departure days
Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$103
Operator
Greyhound
Departure Time
09:35PM
Arrival Time
02:15PM
Duration
16h40
Departure days
Tue, Wed, Thu
Cheapest price
$128
Operator
Greyhound
Departure Time
10:00PM
Arrival Time
02:35PM
Duration
16h35
Departure days
Fri, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$120

Live departures

Kansas City, KS to Chicago, IL bus times

Showing buses for today, Wednesday, July 16
Last updated at 2:45 AM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
greyhound+meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus1:35 PM Kansas City, Jefferson Lines
13h40
3:15 AM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station1 transfer
greyhoundundefined · undefined · undefined1:35 PM Kansas City, Jefferson Lines
23h20
12:55 PM Chicago, Union Station (Amtrak), IL2 transfers
greyhound+meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus8:50 PM Kansas City, Jefferson Lines
13h55
10:45 AM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station1 transfer
Thursday, July 17
greyhoundundefined · undefined · undefined2:35 AM Kansas City, Jefferson Lines
16h40
7:15 PM Chicago, Union Station (Amtrak), IL2 transfers
greyhoundundefined · undefined · undefined2:35 AM Kansas City, Jefferson Lines
17h00
7:35 PM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station2 transfers

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Kansas City, KS to Chicago, IL

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Buses from Kansas City, KS to Chicago, IL run on average 4 times per day, taking around 11h 27m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $79 (€64) but you can travel from only $75 (€60) by train.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from $75 (€60)
Distance
410 miles (660 km)
Average bus duration
11h 27m
Cheapest ticket price
$79 (€64)
Buses per day
4
Fastest bus
10h 55m
First bus
05:15
Last bus
22:00
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from $75 (€60)

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