Bus Tickets from Chicago to Kansas City, KS

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TodayAug 30
TomorrowAug 31
MonSep 1
from US$183
TueSep 2
from US$67
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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: September 1 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Arrival time: September 2 at
    Destination city: Kansas City
    Destination location: Kansas City (47Th Street Transit Center)
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: September 1 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
    Arrival time: September 2 at
    Destination city: Kansas City
    Destination location: Kansas City (47Th Street Transit Center)
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: September 1 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: 537-517 W. Jackson Blvd
    Arrival time: September 2 at
    Destination city: Kansas City
    Destination location: Kansas City (47Th Street Transit Center)
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: September 1 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
    Arrival time: September 2 at
    Destination city: Kansas City
    Destination location: Kansas City (47Th Street Transit Center)
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Chicago to Kansas City, KS: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$79
Average Bus Trip Duration15h 35m
Number of daily buses3
Earliest bus departure10:00am
Distance664 km
Latest bus departure10:00pm

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
08-28
US$66
08-29
US$177
Today
US$95
08-31
US$98
09-01
US$184
09-02
US$107
09-03
No data
09-04
US$76
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Chicago to Kansas City, KS was searched and found on Aug 28, 2025 with a price of US$66

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 US$66 to US$184 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 US$76 which is on 2025-09-04.

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Did you know?

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

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

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