Kansas City, MO
Chicago, IL

Kansas City to Chicago by Bus or Train

Greyhound has the cheapest bus ticket from Kansas City to Chicago for only $108, on a trip of approximately 13h 30m duration.

We have selected the cheapest, fastest and earliest schedules for your trip to Chicago.

  • Amtrak - Southwest Chief logo
    Cheapest
    Train
    7h 41m
    Direct
  • Amtrak - Southwest Chief logo
    Fastest
    Train
    7h 41m
    Direct
  • Amtrak - Southwest Chief logo
    Earliest
    Train
    7h 41m
    Direct
CompaniesDeparturesDurationServicePrice
Amtrak - Southwest Chief
7:01 AM->2:42 PM
Amtrak
8:40 AM->8:00 PM
Greyhound
6:50 PM->8:20 AM
Tornado Bus
7:55 PM->10:40 AM

Save $181 if you travel with Amtrak - Southwest Chief!

Bus from Kansas City to Chicago

The bus trip from Kansas City to Chicago takes approximately 17h 55m duration and covers a distance of about 407 mi. There are usually 7 buses traveling daily to Chicago and you can find the cheapest tickets starting from $107.97 if you buy in advance on the internet.

Distance407 mi
Price$107.97
Frequency7
Fastest10h 40m

Train Kansas City to Chicago

It takes an average of 11h 17m to travel from Kansas City to Chicago by train, covering a distance of about 407 mi. There are usually 3 trains traveling daily from Kansas City to Chicago and tickets for this journey start from $84 when you book in advance.

Distance407 mi
Price$84
Frequency3
Fastest7h 41m

Greyhound stations in Kansas City

  • Kansas City Bus Station

  • Bus Terminal - 1101 Troost Ave

Greyhound stations in Chicago

  • Chicago Bus Station

  • Bus Station - 630 W Harrison St

  • Chicago Train Station

  • Dan Ryan Bus Station

Amtrak - Southwest Chief stations in Kansas City

  • Union Station - 30 W Pershing Rd

Amtrak - Southwest Chief stations in Chicago

  • Chicago (Union Station), Illinois

Tornado Bus stations in Kansas City

  • 4753 Parallel Pkwy

Tornado Bus stations in Chicago

  • 3501 S California Ave

Amtrak stations in Kansas City

  • Union Station - 30 W Pershing Rd

Amtrak stations in Chicago

  • Chicago (Union Station), Illinois

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Saving Money

Cheapest Bus

The cheapest bus ticket from Kansas City to Chicago is a regular seat, one-way trip, when booked in advance. Buying on the day of travel is usually more expensive and may include additional costs that can vary depending on the time of day and bus class.

Cheapest Bus
Book in advance.
Most companies sell bus tickets about three to six months in advance. If you already have your travel date set, search as early as possible to save money.
Be flexible with your travel times.
Many companies increase ticket prices during "peak hours" (usually between 06:00 - 10:00 and 15:00 - 19:00 on weekdays). If possible, choose to travel outside of these hours to find cheaper tickets and save money.
Check connections.
On some of the busiest routes, you may also have the option of taking a slower or connecting transportation. It may take a little longer, but if you have a bit more time available, you may find a cheaper ticket.