How much is the bus ticket from Kansas City to Chicago?

The cheapest bus tickets from Kansas City to Chicago start from $96. The average price for this route is around $127. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Kansas City to Chicago?

The average bus travel time from Kansas City to Chicago is 13h 10m, covering a distance of 662 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 8h 16m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which bus companies service the Kansas City to Chicago route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 9 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , Jefferson Lines , Amtrak .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Kansas City to Chicago?

The earliest bus departs from Kansas City to Chicago at 6:00am. And the latest bus departs at 7:45pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Kansas City to Chicago?

A bus trip from Kansas City to Chicago generates an estimated 17 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Kansas City to Chicago?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5597 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Kansas City to Chicago?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Kansas City to Chicago?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Amtrak , with a punctuality rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Kansas City to Chicago?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Bus Kansas City to Chicago from $117 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Kansas City to Chicago on December 5
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	7:45pm	Kansas City	10h	5:45am	Chicago (Bus Station)	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:50pm	Kansas City Bus Station	10h 55m	5:45am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	6:50pm	Kansas City Bus Station	19h 20m	2:10pm	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:50pm	Kansas City Bus Station	10h 30m	5:20am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Kansas City to Chicago on December 6
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	7:45pm	Kansas City	10h	5:45am	Chicago (Bus Station)	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:40am	Kansas City Bus Station	13h 35m	10:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	6:50pm	Kansas City Bus Station	19h 20m	2:10pm	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:50pm	Kansas City Bus Station	10h 55m	5:45am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:40am	Kansas City Bus Station	13h 10m	9:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Kansas City to Chicago on December 7
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	7:45pm	Kansas City	10h	5:45am	Chicago (Bus Station)	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:40am	Kansas City Bus Station	13h 35m	10:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	6:50pm	Kansas City Bus Station	19h 20m	2:10pm	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:50pm	Kansas City Bus Station	10h 55m	5:45am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:40am	Kansas City Bus Station	13h 10m	9:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Kansas City to Chicago on December 8
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	7:45pm	Kansas City	10h	5:45am	Chicago (Bus Station)	CheapestFastest
	Bus	8:40am	Kansas City Bus Station	14h 55m	11:35pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:50pm	Kansas City Bus Station	10h 55m	5:45am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	6:50pm	Kansas City Bus Station	19h 20m	2:10pm	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:50pm	Kansas City Bus Station	10h 30m	5:20am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Kansas City to Chicago on December 9
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	6:50pm	Kansas City Bus Station	19h 45m	2:35pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	Bus	7:45pm	Kansas City	10h	5:45am	Chicago (Bus Station)	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:40am	Kansas City Bus Station	13h 25m	10:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	8:40am	Kansas City Bus Station	23h 20m	8:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
	Bus	6:50pm	Kansas City Bus Station	19h 20m	2:10pm	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures for Kansas City to Chicago on December 10
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:40am	Kansas City Bus Station	23h 20m	8:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	Cheapest
Bus	7:45pm	Kansas City	10h	5:45am	Chicago (Bus Station)	Fastest
Bus	8:40am	Kansas City Bus Station	14h 55m	11:35pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Bus	6:50pm	Kansas City Bus Station	19h 45m	2:35pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Bus	6:50pm	Kansas City Bus Station	19h 20m	2:10pm	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures for Kansas City to Chicago on December 11
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	7:45pm	Kansas City	10h	5:45am	Chicago (Bus Station)	CheapestFastest
	Bus	8:40am	Kansas City Bus Station	14h 55m	11:35pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:50pm	Kansas City Bus Station	10h 55m	5:45am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	6:50pm	Kansas City Bus Station	19h 20m	2:10pm	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:50pm	Kansas City Bus Station	10h 30m	5:20am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Kansas City to Chicago on December 12
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	7:45pm	Kansas City	10h	5:45am	Chicago (Bus Station)	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:40am	Kansas City Bus Station	13h 25m	10:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	6:50pm	Kansas City Bus Station	19h 20m	2:10pm	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:50pm	Kansas City Bus Station	10h 55m	5:45am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	8:40am	Kansas City Bus Station	14h 20m	11:00pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Kansas City to Chicago

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 11 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just $90, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4train per day

11h 20mAverage Duration

665 kmDistance

60kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$96 - $524	Average Duration13h 10m	CO₂ emissions 17kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$90 - $273	Average Duration11h 20m	CO₂ emissions 60kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Kansas City and Chicago?

Stops in Kansas City

A
Greyhound Station
1101 Troost Ave, Kansas City, MO 64106

Stops in Chicago

A
Downtown Greyhound Station
630 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
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B
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
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C
Polk St & Canal St
500-536 W Polk St, Chicago IL 60607, USA
D
Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave
2807 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60623, USA
E
Cumberland CTA
5800 N Cumberland Ave, Chicago, IL 60631, USA
F
Turimex California Ave
2139 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60608, USA

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,415 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87415 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $97

Greyhound Kansas City Chicago recent customer reviews

When I transferred to second bus in St. Louis MO. The staff were horrible and knew that I am Deaf yet they were rude and continuing to talk to me as if I can hear them. I noticed other people were looking at me. Guess who helped me? Another traveler who happened to know some sign language and he said next bus. So when I got in the bus. The bus was in poor condition and filthy as well. I could not be more than happy to get off the bus.

Timothy M.

September 23, 2018

Not good late, missed my bus in St. Louis, waited 4 hours for the next bus. In short it's ridiculous!

Regalado D.

June 1, 2018

My bus was delayed twice for a total of 8 hours this caused an inconvenience as I was heading to Chicago for an engagement.

Selom A.

May 27, 2018

Jefferson Lines

4/5759 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4

Wifi3.2

Amtrak

4/55,625 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Customers have shared positive experiences, highlighting the super comfortable seats and ample space on the bus. The staff has been described as very friendly and helpful. Despite a reported 3-hour delay in one instance, overall satisfaction with the service remains high among users.

Amtrak Kansas City Chicago recent customer reviews

Didn't have wifi but did have super comfortable seats and tons of space. Loved it!

Ezemudi U.

June 17, 2024

The 3hr delay was trying but the overall trip was amazing. Staff was very friendly and helpful.

Diana B.

July 7, 2023

Great! Couldn’t ask for anything better.

Justin B.

October 6, 2023

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Kansas City, MO to Chicago by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Kansas City to Chicago?
The cheapest bus tickets from Kansas City to Chicago start from $96. The average price for this route is around $127. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Kansas City to Chicago?
The average bus travel time from Kansas City to Chicago is 13h 10m, covering a distance of 662 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 8h 16m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which bus companies service the Kansas City to Chicago route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 9 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, Jefferson Lines, Amtrak.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Kansas City to Chicago?
The earliest bus departs from Kansas City to Chicago at 6:00am. And the latest bus departs at 7:45pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Kansas City to Chicago?
A bus trip from Kansas City to Chicago generates an estimated 17 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Kansas City to Chicago?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5597 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Kansas City to Chicago?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Kansas City to Chicago?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Amtrak, with a punctuality rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Kansas City to Chicago?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

12-03

$136

12-04

$136

Today

$136

12-06

$136

12-07

$132

12-08

$132

12-09

$128

12-10

$127

The cheapest trip from Kansas City, MO to Chicago was searched and found on Dec 10, 2025 with a price of $127

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Kansas City, MO to Chicago, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $127 to $181 for a bus ticket from Kansas City, MO to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $127 which is on 2025-12-10.

Usually Jefferson Lines will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.