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

The cheapest bus tickets from Kansas City to Chicago start from $67. The average price for this route is around $86. 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 trip duration from Kansas City to Chicago is 13h 10m, covering a distance of 407 miles (657 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 8 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , Jefferson Lines , Amtrak .

What is the earliest and latest departure time 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 16 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel 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 reviews on Busbud, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

Which bus company has the most timely service from Kansas City to Chicago?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely 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 $75 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Kansas City to Chicago on December 1
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 2
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 45m	2:35pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	8:40am	Kansas City Bus Station	23h 10m	7:50am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	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 3
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
Bus	8:40am	Kansas City Bus Station	14h 55m	11:35pm	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 4
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:50pm	Kansas City Bus Station	10h 55m	5:45am	Downtown Greyhound Station	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
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:50pm	Kansas City Bus Station	10h 30m	5:20am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	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 5
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	7:45pm	Kansas City	10h 20m	6:05am	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 6
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:40am	Kansas City Bus Station	13h 35m	10:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:50pm	Kansas City Bus Station	10h 30m	5:20am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
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	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
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:50pm	Kansas City Bus Station	10h 55m	5:45am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:50pm	Kansas City Bus Station	10h 30m	5:20am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
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	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	6:50pm	Kansas City Bus Station	19h 20m	2:10pm	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	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 35m	10:15pm	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
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:40am	Kansas City Bus Station	13h 10m	9:50pm	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 the good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 11 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $63, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4train per day

11h 20mAverage Duration

412 milesDistance

60kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$67 - $221	Average Duration13h 10m	CO₂ emissions 16kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$63 - $191	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

3.5/587,410 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 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

4/55,618 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

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling 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 $67. The average price for this route is around $86. 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 trip duration from Kansas City to Chicago is 13h 10m, covering a distance of 407 miles (657 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 8 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, Jefferson Lines, Amtrak.
What is the earliest and latest departure time 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 16 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel 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 reviews on Busbud, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Kansas City to Chicago?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely 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

11/28

$95

11/29

$231

Today

$95

12/01

$95

12/02

$93

12/03

$83

12/04

$76

12/05

$89

The cheapest trip from Kansas City, MO to Chicago was searched and found on Dec 4, 2025 with a price of $76

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 $76 to $352 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 $76 which is on 2025-12-04.