Bus and Coach from Kansas City to Chicago: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from Kansas City to Chicago

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Kansas City to Chicago from various bus operators like Greyhound US for the next days.

today

£67

tomorrow

£61

Monday

£65

Tuesday

£67

Wednesday

Thursday

£56

Friday

£78

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	13h 35m	08:40	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	22:15	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£67	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) at 13/12/2025 08:40:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 13/12/2025 22:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £67 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 35m
Greyhound US	10h 55m	18:50	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	05:45	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£67	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) at 13/12/2025 18:50:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 14/12/2025 05:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £67 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 55m
Greyhound US	19h 20m	18:50	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	14:10	Chicago	Canal & Van Buren	Economy	£72	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) at 13/12/2025 18:50:00 to Canal & Van Buren, Chicago (USA) arriving at 14/12/2025 14:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £72 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 20m
Greyhound US	14h 55m	08:40	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	23:35	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£75	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) at 13/12/2025 08:40:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 13/12/2025 23:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £75 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 55m
Greyhound US	13h 10m	08:40	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	21:50	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£78	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) at 13/12/2025 08:40:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 13/12/2025 21:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £78 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 10m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	13h 35m	08:40	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	22:15	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£61	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) at 14/12/2025 08:40:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 14/12/2025 22:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £61 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 35m
Greyhound US	10h 55m	18:50	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	05:45	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£61	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) at 14/12/2025 18:50:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 15/12/2025 05:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £61 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 55m
Greyhound US	19h 20m	18:50	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	14:10	Chicago	Canal & Van Buren	Economy	£62	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) at 14/12/2025 18:50:00 to Canal & Van Buren, Chicago (USA) arriving at 15/12/2025 14:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £62 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 20m
Greyhound US	13h 10m	08:40	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	21:50	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£73	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) at 14/12/2025 08:40:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 14/12/2025 21:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £73 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 10m
Greyhound US	10h 30m	18:50	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	05:20	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£73	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) at 14/12/2025 18:50:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 15/12/2025 05:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £73 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	19h 20m	18:50	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	14:10	Chicago	Canal & Van Buren	Economy	£65	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) at 15/12/2025 18:50:00 to Canal & Van Buren, Chicago (USA) arriving at 16/12/2025 14:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £65 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 20m
Greyhound US	13h 25m	08:40	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	22:05	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£66	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) at 15/12/2025 08:40:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 15/12/2025 22:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £66 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 25m
Greyhound US	10h 55m	18:50	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	05:45	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£66	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) at 15/12/2025 18:50:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 16/12/2025 05:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £66 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 55m
Greyhound US	14h 20m	08:40	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	23:00	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£78	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) at 15/12/2025 08:40:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 15/12/2025 23:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £78 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 20m
Greyhound US	10h 30m	18:50	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	05:20	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£78	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) at 15/12/2025 18:50:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 16/12/2025 05:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £78 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 30m

Did you know that if you travel from Kansas City to Chicago via St. Louis, MO, you can save more than £9? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  10h 55m
  
  0
  
  18:50
  
  Kansas City
  Greyhound Bus Station
  
  22:50
  
  St. Louis, MO
  Gateway Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £24
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) at 15/12/2025 18:50:00 to Gateway Station, St. Louis, MO (USA) arriving at 15/12/2025 22:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
- Busbud
  
  6h 15m
  
  0
  
  23:30
  
  St. Louis, MO
  Gateway Station
  
  05:45
  
  Chicago
  Downtown Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £32
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Gateway Station, St. Louis, MO (USA) at 15/12/2025 23:30:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 16/12/2025 05:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
Travel time is 0h 25m longer, but you will save £9

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	23h 20m	08:40	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	08:00	Chicago	Canal & Van Buren	Economy	£67	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) at 16/12/2025 08:40:00 to Canal & Van Buren, Chicago (USA) arriving at 17/12/2025 08:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £67 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 20m
Greyhound US	19h 20m	18:50	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	14:10	Chicago	Canal & Van Buren	Economy	£67	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) at 16/12/2025 18:50:00 to Canal & Van Buren, Chicago (USA) arriving at 17/12/2025 14:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £67 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 20m
Greyhound US	13h 25m	08:40	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	22:05	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£67	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) at 16/12/2025 08:40:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 16/12/2025 22:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £67 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 25m
Greyhound US	19h 45m	18:50	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	14:35	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£67	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) at 16/12/2025 18:50:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 17/12/2025 14:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £67 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 45m
Greyhound US	14h 20m	08:40	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	23:00	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£79	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) at 16/12/2025 08:40:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 16/12/2025 23:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £79 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 20m

Did you know that if you travel from Kansas City to Chicago via St. Louis, MO, you can save more than £11? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  10h 55m
  
  0
  
  18:50
  
  Kansas City
  Greyhound Bus Station
  
  22:50
  
  St. Louis, MO
  Gateway Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £24
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) at 15/12/2025 18:50:00 to Gateway Station, St. Louis, MO (USA) arriving at 15/12/2025 22:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
- Busbud
  
  6h 15m
  
  0
  
  23:30
  
  St. Louis, MO
  Gateway Station
  
  05:45
  
  Chicago
  Downtown Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £32
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Gateway Station, St. Louis, MO (USA) at 15/12/2025 23:30:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 16/12/2025 05:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
Travel Time is 2h 30m shorter, and you will save £11

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	14h 55m	08:40	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	23:35	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£56	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) at 18/12/2025 08:40:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 18/12/2025 23:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £56 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 55m
Greyhound US	10h 55m	18:50	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	05:45	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£56	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) at 18/12/2025 18:50:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 19/12/2025 05:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £56 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 55m
Greyhound US	14h 20m	08:40	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	23:00	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£68	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) at 18/12/2025 08:40:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 18/12/2025 23:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £68 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 20m
Greyhound US	10h 30m	18:50	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	05:20	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£68	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) at 18/12/2025 18:50:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 19/12/2025 05:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £68 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 30m
Greyhound US	19h 20m	18:50	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	14:10	Chicago	Union Station	Economy	£70	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) at 18/12/2025 18:50:00 to Union Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 19/12/2025 14:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £70 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	10h 55m	18:50	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	05:45	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£78	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) at 19/12/2025 18:50:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 20/12/2025 05:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £78 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 55m
Greyhound US	13h 25m	08:40	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	22:05	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£85	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) at 19/12/2025 08:40:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 19/12/2025 22:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £85 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 25m
Greyhound US	14h 20m	08:40	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	23:00	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£86	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) at 19/12/2025 08:40:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 19/12/2025 23:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £86 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 20m
Greyhound US	19h 20m	18:50	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	14:10	Chicago	Canal & Van Buren	Economy	£90	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) at 19/12/2025 18:50:00 to Canal & Van Buren, Chicago (USA) arriving at 20/12/2025 14:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £90 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 20m
Greyhound US	10h 30m	18:50	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	05:20	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£91	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) at 19/12/2025 18:50:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 20/12/2025 05:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £91 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 30m

Did you know that if you travel from Kansas City to Chicago via St. Louis, MO, you can save more than £22? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  10h 55m
  
  0
  
  18:50
  
  Kansas City
  Greyhound Bus Station
  
  22:50
  
  St. Louis, MO
  Gateway Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £24
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) at 15/12/2025 18:50:00 to Gateway Station, St. Louis, MO (USA) arriving at 15/12/2025 22:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
- Busbud
  
  6h 15m
  
  0
  
  23:30
  
  St. Louis, MO
  Gateway Station
  
  05:45
  
  Chicago
  Downtown Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £32
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Gateway Station, St. Louis, MO (USA) at 15/12/2025 23:30:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 16/12/2025 05:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
Travel time is 0h 25m longer, but you will save £22

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Kansas City to Chicago is £53 on 08/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Kansas City and Chicago

See here how frequent the connections between Kansas City and Chicago are, during different times and days of the week.

Tuesday is the busiest day, with more than 12 daily coaches from Kansas City to Chicago. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 10 daily coaches between Kansas City and Chicago.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 36 coaches from Kansas City to Chicago, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Kansas City and Chicago, with 26 offers.

Facts about coaches from Kansas City to Chicago

Compare all providers like Greyhound US that travel 10 times every day by bus from Kansas City to Chicago in one click! Book your bus ticket from Kansas City to Chicago starting from £53!

Cheapest Bus	£53
Fastest Bus	10h 30m
Earliest Coach	08:40
Latest Coach	18:50
Daily Bus Connections	10 Ø
Distance	662.4 km
Coach Companies	Greyhound US

Cheapest coach connections from Kansas City to Chicago

Every day, 10 buses from 1 coach companies leave Kansas City for Chicago: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 13/12/2025 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 08/12

Tuesday 09/12

Wednesday 10/12

Thursday 11/12

Friday 12/12

Saturday 13/12

£86

Sunday 14/12

£61

Monday 15/12

£65

Tuesday 16/12

£89

Wednesday 17/12

Thursday 18/12

£70

Friday 19/12

£87

Saturday 20/12

Sunday 21/12

£68

Monday 22/12

Tuesday 23/12

Wednesday 24/12

Thursday 25/12

Friday 26/12

£78

Saturday 27/12

Sunday 28/12

Monday 29/12

Tuesday 30/12

Wednesday 31/12

£61

Thursday 01/01

£84

Friday 02/01

Saturday 03/01

Sunday 04/01

The cheapest time to travel from Kansas City to Chicago

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Kansas City to Chicago, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from £54, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Kansas City to Chicago. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £78.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Kansas City to Chicago, with £56. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £56.

How to save money travelling from Kansas City to Chicago

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Kansas City to Chicago in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Kansas City to Chicago, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Kansas City to Chicago are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Kansas City and Chicago

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Kansas City and Chicago.

Greyhound Bus Station

Troost Avenue 1102

Metrocenter

Grand Blvd 202

95th Red Line Station

W. 95th St 14

Downtown Coach Station

West Harrison Street 630-670

Union Station

S Canal St 225

Cumberland CTA

N Cumberland Ave 5800

Canal & Van Buren

S Canal St 310-320

Service and Comfort on the bus from Kansas City to Chicago

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Kansas City to Chicago? Or which bus companies serve the route Kansas City to Chicago? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Kansas City to Chicago bus

How much does a Kansas City - Chicago coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Kansas City - Chicago bus trip is available from £53 and takes 14h 55m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Kansas City to Chicago?

The connection Kansas City to Chicago is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £53 to £96. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

How many connections are available for the Kansas City - Chicago route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Kansas City to Chicago is offered by roughly 10 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Chicago from Kansas City take?

The quickest coach from Kansas City to Chicago is provided by Greyhound US and takes 10h 30m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £78. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Kansas City to Chicago?

The earliest bus to Chicago departs from Kansas City at 08:40. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Kansas City to Chicago?

The latest bus to Chicago departs from Kansas City at 18:50. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Kansas City - Chicago route?

Passengers looking to travel from Kansas City to Chicago can travel with Greyhound US. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Kansas City and Chicago?

You can check all the direct connections between Kansas City and Chicago by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Greyhound US.

What can I take with me on the bus to Chicago from Kansas City?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Kansas City Chicago bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Kansas City Chicago bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Kansas City to Chicago on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Kansas City to Chicago

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Kansas City and to Chicago

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Kansas City and to Chicago. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!