What is the distance between Chicago and Kansas City?

Chicago and Kansas City are 411 miles (662 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Chicago to Kansas City?

If you're headed to Kansas City from Chicago, chances are that your bus will depart from Downtown Greyhound Station and arrive at Greyhound Station. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Kansas City?

Once in Kansas City, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, Boulevard Brewing Company, National World War I Museum at Liberty Memorial and The Money Museum.

Bus Chicago to Kansas City from $48 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Chicago to Kansas City on October 29
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:30pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	15h 5m	1:35pm	Kansas City Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	10:10am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	10h 50m	9:00pm	Kansas City Bus Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:45am	Downtown Greyhound Station	11h 15m	9:00pm	Kansas City Bus Station	No tags
	2:45pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	15h 15m	6:00am	Kansas City Bus Station	No tags
	9:40pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	15h 55m	1:35pm	Kansas City Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Kansas City on October 30
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	9:40pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	15h 55m	1:35pm	Kansas City Bus Station	Cheapest
	9:30pm	Chicago (Bus Station)	10h	7:30am	Kansas City	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	12:15am	Downtown Greyhound Station	13h 20m	1:35pm	Kansas City Bus Station	No tags
	10:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	20h	6:00am	Kansas City Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:45am	Downtown Greyhound Station	11h 15m	9:00pm	Kansas City Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Kansas City on October 31
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	9:40pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	15h 55m	1:35pm	Kansas City Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	10:10am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	10h 50m	9:00pm	Kansas City Bus Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	12:15am	Downtown Greyhound Station	13h 20m	1:35pm	Kansas City Bus Station	No tags
	10:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	20h	6:00am	Kansas City Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:45am	Downtown Greyhound Station	11h 15m	9:00pm	Kansas City Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Kansas City on November 1
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	9:40pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	16h 55m	1:35pm	Kansas City Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	10:10am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	10h 50m	9:00pm	Kansas City Bus Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	12:15am	Downtown Greyhound Station	13h 20m	1:35pm	Kansas City Bus Station	No tags
	10:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	21h 30m	6:30am	Kansas City Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:45am	Downtown Greyhound Station	11h 15m	9:00pm	Kansas City Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Kansas City on November 2
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	12:15am	Downtown Greyhound Station	14h 20m	1:35pm	Kansas City Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	10:10am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	10h 50m	9:00pm	Kansas City Bus Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:45am	Downtown Greyhound Station	11h 15m	9:00pm	Kansas City Bus Station	No tags
	9:40pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	15h 55m	1:35pm	Kansas City Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	13h 30m	6:00am	Kansas City Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Kansas City on November 3
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	9:40pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	15h 55m	1:35pm	Kansas City Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	10:10am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	10h 50m	9:00pm	Kansas City Bus Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	12:15am	Downtown Greyhound Station	13h 20m	1:35pm	Kansas City Bus Station	No tags
	10:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	20h	6:00am	Kansas City Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:45am	Downtown Greyhound Station	11h 15m	9:00pm	Kansas City Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Kansas City on November 4
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	9:40pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	15h 55m	1:35pm	Kansas City Bus Station	Cheapest
	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	14h 50m	9:00pm	Kansas City Bus Station	Fastest
	2:45pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	15h 15m	6:00am	Kansas City Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	5:25am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	15h 35m	9:00pm	Kansas City Bus Station	No tags
	10:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	20h	6:00am	Kansas City Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Kansas City

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Kansas City. The journey takes about 11 hours 1 minute and with fares starting at just $66, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4train per day

11h 1mAverage Duration

412 milesDistance

60kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$42 - $227	Average Duration13h 20m	CO₂ emissions 17kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$66 - $191	Average Duration11h 1m	CO₂ emissions 60kg CO₂e

Bus Chicago to Kansas City, MO: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$62

Average bus trip duration13h 20m

Number of daily buses14

Earliest bus departure12:15am

Distance411 miles (662 km)

Latest bus departure11:50pm

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,339 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Greyhound Lines, Inc. Chicago Kansas City recent customer reviews

I didn't enjoy the buses being delayed without notification through text messages & email... I slept in the bus station after the first delay... I went to sleep & woke up to the next bus being delayed as well with ABSOLUTELY NO COMMUNICATION

Victoria J.

December 27, 2024

Missed the connecting bus,had to take an Uber,should have taken a plane instead of a bus!

Ermek T.

October 14, 2021

For some reason, the Chicago bus was delayed by an hour even though it was a starting destination. Suppose the staff could have reissued tickets that way the transfer to the final destination wouldn't be missed which is what occurred. It was inconvenient and a bit frustrating

Lahmi K.

October 20, 2017

Amtrak

4/55,553 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5553 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $63

Amtrak Chicago Kansas City recent customer reviews

Everyone was very nice and helpful. As a senior citizen I found it difficult maneuvering the very narrow stairways, esp.with luggage. Difficult to understand the intercom at times. Otherwise, it was fine.

Carol K.

March 18, 2025

FlixBus

3.5/511,098 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Chicago to Kansas City Bus

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Bus service from Chicago to Kansas City will be provided by the most trusted bus companies.

From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses traveling from Chicago to Kansas City, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Where are the popular stops in Chicago and Kansas City?

Stops in Chicago

A - Downtown Greyhound Station

B - Chicago O'Hare International Airport

C - Polk St & Canal St

D - Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave

E - Cumberland CTA

F - Turimex California Ave

Stops in Kansas City

A - Greyhound Station

Frequently asked questions for your trip Chicago - Kansas City, MO

What is the distance between Chicago and Kansas City?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Chicago to Kansas City?
What are the best sights and things to do in Kansas City?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

10/27

$81

10/28

$84

Today

$73

10/30

$57

10/31

$65

11/01

$68

11/02

$73

11/03

$54

The cheapest trip from Chicago to Kansas City, MO was searched and found on Nov 3, 2025 with a price of $54

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

You can expect to pay from $54 to $168 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Kansas City, MO based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $54 which is on 2025-11-03.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Chicago to Kansas City, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Chicago to Kansas City that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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Did you know?

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

What's the cheapest way to go from Chicago to Kansas City, MO?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time13h 20m	Avg Price$62	Daily Departures14
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time11h 1m	Avg Price$89	Daily Departures4

Will you be returning to Chicago by bus?

Bus from Kansas City, MO to Chicago

You can also go to Kansas City, MO by train

Train from Chicago to Kansas City, MO

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