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
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.
It's difficult to get from Kansas City, KS to Chicago, IL without transferring at least once.
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)
Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
---|---|---|
€128 Average price | €103 Average price Cheapest | €280 Average price |
11h 57m Average total duration 11h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 56m Average total duration 8h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 38m Average total duration Fastest 1h 38m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.7 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.0 - 4.0kg CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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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 |
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() ![]() | 1:35 PM Kansas City, Jefferson Lines | 13h40 | 3:15 AM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 1:35 PM Kansas City, Jefferson Lines | 23h20 | 12:55 PM Chicago, Union Station (Amtrak), IL | 2 transfers | |
![]() ![]() | 8:50 PM Kansas City, Jefferson Lines | 13h55 | 10:45 AM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
Thursday, July 17 | |||||
![]() | 2:35 AM Kansas City, Jefferson Lines | 16h40 | 7:15 PM Chicago, Union Station (Amtrak), IL | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 2:35 AM Kansas City, Jefferson Lines | 17h00 | 7:35 PM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station | 2 transfers |
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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 |
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