Bus Tickets from Chicago to Kansas City, KS

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Next departures for Chicago to Kansas City on November 6
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    		Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
    		Kansas City (47Th Street Transit Center)CheapestFastest
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
      		Downtown Greyhound Station
      		Kansas City (47Th Street Transit Center)No tags
      Greyhound Lines, Inc.
        		537-517 W. Jackson Blvd
        		Kansas City (47Th Street Transit Center)No tags

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        Get from Chicago to Kansas City

        This route is served by bus only

        The journey takes about 16 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just $71, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

        3bus per day
        16h 15mAverage Duration
        665 kmDistance
        17kgCO₂ emissions

        Bus Chicago to Kansas City, KS: Trip Overview

        Average Ticket Price$115
        Average Bus Trip Duration16h 15m
        Number of daily buses3
        Earliest bus departure10:00am
        Distance664 km
        Latest bus departure5:10pm

        Chicago to Kansas City Bus

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        Frequently asked questions on the trip Chicago - Kansas City, KS

        1. What is the distance between Chicago and Kansas City?

          The distance covered from Chicago to Kansas City is 669 km (415 miles).

        Find cheapest prices for buses

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

        Best price found
        11-01
        $110
        11-02
        $320
        Today
        $155
        11-04
        $63
        11-05
        $66
        11-06
        $108
        11-07
        $114
        11-08
        $124
        busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Chicago to Kansas City, KS was searched and found on Nov 4, 2025 with a price of $63

        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, KS, as early as possible.

        You can expect to pay from $63 to $320 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Kansas City, KS based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $63 which is on 2025-11-04.

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