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Today2 Aug
Tomorrow3 Aug
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Tue5 Aug
from US$96
Wed6 Aug
Thu7 Aug
from US$84
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Sat9 Aug

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: 5 August at
    Departure city: Kansas City
    Departure location: Kansas City (47Th Street Transit Center)
    Arrival time: 6 August at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 5 August at
    Departure city: Kansas City
    Departure location: Kansas City (47Th Street Transit Center)
    Arrival time: 6 August at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 5 August at
    Departure city: Kansas City
    Departure location: Kansas City (47Th Street Transit Center)
    Arrival time: 6 August at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: 537-517 W. Jackson Blvd
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
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Bus Kansas City, KS to Chicago: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$102
Average bus trip duration17h 15m
Number of daily buses3
Earliest bus departure20:55
Distance412 miles
Latest bus departure21:20

Kansas City to Chicago Bus

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

  1. What's the distance between Kansas City and Chicago by coach?

    The distance between Kansas City and Chicago by coach is approximately 415 miles (669 km).

  2. How can I travel from Kansas City to Chicago avoiding air travel?

    You can choose the coach to travel this route. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
31/07
US$147
01/08
US$149
Today
US$111
03/08
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05/08
US$89
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07/08
US$77
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Kansas City, KS to Chicago was searched and found on 7 Aug 2025 with a price of US$77

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

You can expect to pay from US$77 to US$154 for a bus ticket from Kansas City, KS to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$77, which is on 2025-08-07.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Kansas City to Chicago.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Kansas City to Chicago, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Kansas City to Chicago.

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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!

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

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