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Compare train, bus, and flight for Chicago, IL to Kansas City, MO
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chicago, IL to Kansas City, MO among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $68. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 41m. 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 $68, and a flight costs an average of $118.
Distance: 410 miles (661 km)
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$100 Average price Cheapest | $116 Average price | $354 Average price |
9h 34m Average total duration 9h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 35m Average total duration 11h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 41m Average total duration Fastest 1h 41m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | 2.0 - 4.0kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Chicago, IL to Kansas City, MO by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Chicago, IL to Kansas City, MO is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to Kansas City, MO:
A bus is $19 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chicago, IL to Kansas City, MO costing on average $68 (€54).
A bus is $69 (€55) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chicago, IL to Kansas City, MO costing on average $118 (€94).
Other travel options to Kansas City, MO take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 23m.
Bus takes on average 11h 15m.
- Around 20 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Chicago, IL and Kansas City, MO as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from O'Hare International Airport and arrive in Kansas City International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL and arrive in Kansas City Station, Kansas City, KS.
- Buses mostly depart from Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station and arrive in Kansas City, Jefferson Lines.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Kansas City, MO by train.
- Travel with United, Sky West Airlines, American Airlines to go to Kansas City, MO by flight.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Kansas City, MO by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 6 direct flights per day with United, Sky West Airlines, American Airlines.
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