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

Showing times and prices for 21 Jun

Cheapest price

£85

Average price

£125

Fastest journey

7 h 23 m

Average duration

12 h 47 m

Trains per day

5

Distance

661 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Chicago, IL to Kansas City, KS will cost around £125 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £85.

Fast trains

Of the 5 trains that leave Chicago, IL for Kansas City, KS every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 661 km distance in an average of 12 h 47 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 23 m .

The slowest trains will take 17 h 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

Amtrak301 Lincoln Service · 319 Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
07:1513h36
Union Station, Chicago, IL
20:51Kansas City Station, Kansas City, KS
£851One-way
1 change
Amtrak319 Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
09:5011h01
Union Station, Chicago, IL
20:51Kansas City Station, Kansas City, KS
£911One-way
0 changes
Amtrak59 City Of New Orleans · 8358 AMTRAK · 311 Missouri River Runner
20:0517h45
Union Station, Chicago, IL
13:50Kansas City Station, Kansas City, KS
£1451One-way
2 changes
Amtrak381 Carl Sandburg · 3 Southwest Chief
07:4014h08
Union Station, Chicago, IL
21:48Kansas City Station, Kansas City, KS
£1521One-way
1 change
Amtrak3 Southwest Chief
14:257h23
Union Station, Chicago, IL
21:48Kansas City Station, Kansas City, KS
£1521One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

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

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chicago, IL to Kansas City, KS among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £30. 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.

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Coach
Flight

£81

Average Price

£70

Average Price

Cheapest

£262

Average Price

12h 42m

average duration

12h 12m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

14h 55m

average duration

14h 25m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

4h 41m

average duration

Fastest

1h 41m

Onboard

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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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Live departures

Chicago, IL to Kansas City, KS train times

Showing trains for today, Friday 20 June
Last updated at 04:04
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
amtrak301 Lincoln Service · 319 Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner12:15 Union Station, Chicago, IL
13h36
01:51 Kansas City Station, Kansas City, KS1 change
amtrak381 Carl Sandburg · 3 Southwest Chief12:40 Union Station, Chicago, IL
14h08
02:48 Kansas City Station, Kansas City, KS1 change
amtrak319 Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner14:50 Union Station, Chicago, IL
11h01
01:51 Kansas City Station, Kansas City, KS0 changesdirect
amtrak3 Southwest Chief19:25 Union Station, Chicago, IL
7h23
02:48 Kansas City Station, Kansas City, KS0 changesdirect
Saturday 21 June
amtrak59 City Of New Orleans · 8358 AMTRAK · 311 Missouri River Runner01:05 Union Station, Chicago, IL
17h45
18:50 Kansas City Station, Kansas City, KS2 changes

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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Chicago, IL to Kansas City, KS?

The best time to book your train from Chicago, IL to Kansas City, KS is 77 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Chicago, IL to Kansas City, KS route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Chicago, IL to Kansas City, KS per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Chicago, IL to Kansas City, KS.

Journey information

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

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Trains from Chicago, IL to Kansas City, KS run on average 3 times per day, taking around 12h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £56 but you can travel from only £30 by coach.
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
Coach from £30
Distance
660 km
Average train duration
12h 12m
Cheapest ticket price
£56
Trains per day
3
Direct trains
2
Fastest train
7h 23m
First train
13:15
Last train
20:25
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
Coach from £30

Train companies: Amtrak trains Chicago, IL to Kansas City, KS

For as little as £56 you can travel by train from Chicago, IL to Kansas City, KS with Amtrak. Omio will show you the best deals, timetables and tickets available for this journey.

Amtrak is the main train provider in the United States operating medium and long-distance intercity services in 46 US states as well as in 3 Canadian provinces. There are over 300 Amtrak trains running daily. With Amtrak you can travel by train across the country and explore destinations near and far with routes such as the Northeast Regional connecting cities in the East Coast, the Coast Starlight connecting destinations up and down the West Coast, the Empire Builder connecting Chicago and Midwestern cities to the Northwest, and many more. Amtrak offers different class options suiting any budget, from Coach Class to Business Class, First Class, and the Sleeper Class, where you can book a Roomette, Bedroom, and Bedroom suite among others for night travel. There are several different ticket types including Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium for you to book for your next train journey to Kansas City, KS from Chicago, IL.

Amtrak from Chicago, IL to Kansas City, KS train information:

  • Average Duration: 7 h 10 min
  • Cheapest Price: £56

FAQs: Chicago, IL to Kansas City, KS train

FAQs: Travel by train from Chicago, IL to Kansas City, KS easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Chicago, IL to Kansas City, KS.
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popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Chicago, IL and Kansas City, KS

Chicago
Kansas City
The major train station for departures in Chicago is Union Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Union Station for your trip from Chicago to Kansas City.
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ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
Luggage CartsLuggage Carts
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 5:00 AM - 12:00 AM Monday - Sunday
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
3 km
platformCount
Number of platforms
24
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free
Parking
Parking
  • The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. Access via Canal Street.
Dining
Dining
  • The Chicago Firehouse Restaurant
  • Lou Mitchell's
Taxis
Taxis
  • Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
WC
WC
  • $1
Hotel
Hotel
  • The Kimpton Gray Hotel
  • JW Marriott Chicago
  • W Chicago - City Center
Lounge
Lounge
  • Located in the main hall
Lost and Found Office
Lost and Found Office
  • Located in the main hall
Car Rental
Car Rental
  • Avis
  • Budget
  • Enterprise
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
Luggage Carts
  • Free
Station Plan
  • Hall 1: main entrance, Amtrak services
  • Hall 2: Metra services
  • Hall 3: food court and retail shops
Public transport options for Union Station
  • Bus: Several lines available
  • CTA: Blue Line, Pink Line
The major train station for arrivals in Kansas City is Kansas City Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Kansas City Station for your journey to Kansas City from Chicago.
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Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
Luggage CartsLuggage Carts
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
platformCount
Number of platforms
6
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free
Parking
Parking
  • The car park is open 24/7, accessible via Pershing Road.
Dining
Dining
  • Pierpont's at Union Station
  • Harvey's at Union Station
Taxis
Taxis
  • Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Ramps, restrooms.
WC
WC
  • $1
Hotel
Hotel
  • The Westin Kansas City at Crown Center
  • Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center
  • Hotel Kansas City
Lost and Found Office
Lost and Found Office
  • Located in the main hall
Car Rental
Car Rental
  • Avis
  • Enterprise
  • Hertz
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
Luggage Carts
  • Free
Station Plan
  • Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-6 for trains to various destinations
  • Hall 2: ticketing and waiting area
  • Hall 3: access to restaurants and shops
Public transport options for Kansas City Station
  • Bus: Several lines available
  • Streetcar: KC Streetcar

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