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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
£90
tomorrow
£54
Tuesday
£79
Wednesday
Thursday
£64
Friday
£58
Saturday
£67

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 13h 25m 08:40 Kansas City Greyhound Bus Station 22:05 Chicago Downtown Coach Station  Economy £90
Greyhound US 10h 55m 18:50 Kansas City Greyhound Bus Station 05:45 Chicago Downtown Coach Station  Economy £90
Greyhound US 19h 20m 18:50 Kansas City Greyhound Bus Station 14:10 Chicago Canal & Van Buren  Economy £90
Greyhound US 10h 30m 18:50 Kansas City Greyhound Bus Station 05:20 Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy £93
Greyhound US 14h 55m 08:40 Kansas City Greyhound Bus Station 23:35 Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy £95
  • Did you know that if you travel from Kansas City to Chicago via St. Louis, MO, you can save more than £38? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      10h 30m
      0
      18:50
      Kansas City
      Greyhound Bus Station
      22:50
      St. Louis, MO
      Gateway Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      £24
      • Waiting Time 0h 40m
    • Busbud
      5h 50m
      0
      23:30
      St. Louis, MO
      Gateway Station
      05:20
      Chicago
      95th Red Line Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      £28
    Travel time is the same as the direct connection, but you will save £38

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 13h 25m 08:40 Kansas City Greyhound Bus Station 22:05 Chicago Downtown Coach Station  Economy £54
Greyhound US 10h 55m 18:50 Kansas City Greyhound Bus Station 05:45 Chicago Downtown Coach Station  Economy £54
Greyhound US 19h 20m 18:50 Kansas City Greyhound Bus Station 14:10 Chicago Canal & Van Buren  Economy £54
Greyhound US 14h 55m 08:40 Kansas City Greyhound Bus Station 23:35 Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy £56
Greyhound US 10h 30m 18:50 Kansas City Greyhound Bus Station 05:20 Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy £56

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 19h 20m 18:50 Kansas City Greyhound Bus Station 14:10 Chicago Canal & Van Buren  Economy £79
Greyhound US 19h 45m 18:50 Kansas City Greyhound Bus Station 14:35 Chicago Downtown Coach Station  Economy £79
Greyhound US 13h 25m 08:40 Kansas City Greyhound Bus Station 22:05 Chicago Downtown Coach Station  Economy £80
Greyhound US 23h 20m 08:40 Kansas City Greyhound Bus Station 08:00 Chicago Canal & Van Buren  Economy £81
Greyhound US 14h 55m 08:40 Kansas City Greyhound Bus Station 23:35 Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy £81
  • Did you know that if you travel from Kansas City to Chicago via St. Louis, MO, you can save more than £27? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      10h 30m
      0
      18:50
      Kansas City
      Greyhound Bus Station
      22:50
      St. Louis, MO
      Gateway Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      £24
      • Waiting Time 0h 40m
    • Busbud
      5h 50m
      0
      23:30
      St. Louis, MO
      Gateway Station
      05:20
      Chicago
      95th Red Line Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      £28
    Travel Time is 2h 55m shorter, and you will save £27

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 10h 30m 18:50 Kansas City Greyhound Bus Station 05:20 Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy £64
  • Did you know that if you travel from Kansas City to Chicago via St. Louis, MO, you can save more than £13? 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
      Busbud
      Economy
      £24
      • Waiting Time 0h 40m
    • Busbud
      6h 15m
      0
      23:30
      St. Louis, MO
      Gateway Station
      05:45
      Chicago
      Downtown Coach Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      £27
    Travel time is 0h 25m longer, but you will save £13

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 13h 25m 08:40 Kansas City Greyhound Bus Station 22:05 Chicago Downtown Coach Station  Economy £58
Greyhound US 10h 55m 18:50 Kansas City Greyhound Bus Station 05:45 Chicago Downtown Coach Station  Economy £58
Greyhound US 19h 20m 18:50 Kansas City Greyhound Bus Station 14:10 Chicago Canal & Van Buren  Economy £58
Greyhound US 10h 30m 18:50 Kansas City Greyhound Bus Station 05:20 Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy £63
Greyhound US 14h 55m 08:40 Kansas City Greyhound Bus Station 23:35 Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy £64
  • Did you know that if you travel from Kansas City to Chicago via St. Louis, MO, you can save more than £7? 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
      Busbud
      Economy
      £24
      • Waiting Time 0h 40m
    • Busbud
      6h 15m
      0
      23:30
      St. Louis, MO
      Gateway Station
      05:45
      Chicago
      Downtown Coach Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      £27
    Travel time is 0h 25m longer, but you will save £7

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 14h 55m 08:40 Kansas City Greyhound Bus Station 23:35 Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy £67
Greyhound US 10h 30m 18:50 Kansas City Greyhound Bus Station 05:20 Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy £68
Greyhound US 19h 20m 18:50 Kansas City Greyhound Bus Station 14:10 Chicago Canal & Van Buren  Economy £68
Greyhound US 13h 25m 08:40 Kansas City Greyhound Bus Station 22:05 Chicago Downtown Coach Station  Economy £69
Greyhound US 10h 55m 18:50 Kansas City Greyhound Bus Station 05:45 Chicago Downtown Coach Station  Economy £69
  • Did you know that if you travel from Kansas City to Chicago via St. Louis, MO, you can save more than £16? 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
      Busbud
      Economy
      £24
      • Waiting Time 0h 40m
    • Busbud
      6h 15m
      0
      23:30
      St. Louis, MO
      Gateway Station
      05:45
      Chicago
      Downtown Coach Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      £27
    Travel time is 0h 25m longer, but you will save £16

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Kansas City to Chicago is £50 on 18/02/2026. 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. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between Kansas City and Chicago.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 31 coaches from Kansas City to Chicago, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Kansas City and Chicago, with 22 offers.

Facts about coaches from Kansas City to Chicago

Compare all providers like Greyhound US that travel 8 times every day by bus from Kansas City to Chicago in one click! Book your bus ticket from Kansas City to Chicago starting from £50!

Cheapest Bus £50
Fastest Bus 10h 30m
Earliest Coach 08:40
Latest Coach 18:50
Daily Bus Connections 8 Ø
Distance 662.4 km
Coach Companies Greyhound US

Cheapest coach connections from Kansas City to Chicago

Every day, 8 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 01/02/2026 and for the following days.

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 26/01
Tuesday 27/01
Wednesday 28/01
Thursday 29/01
Friday 30/01
Saturday 31/01
Sunday 01/02
£90
Monday 02/02
£54
Tuesday 03/02
£79
Wednesday 04/02
Thursday 05/02
£64
Friday 06/02
£58
Saturday 07/02
£91
Sunday 08/02
£78
Monday 09/02
£57
Tuesday 10/02
£81
Wednesday 11/02
Thursday 12/02
Friday 13/02
Saturday 14/02
£81
Sunday 15/02
Monday 16/02
Tuesday 17/02
Wednesday 18/02
£50
Thursday 19/02
Friday 20/02
Saturday 21/02
£90
Sunday 22/02

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 £52, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Kansas City to Chicago. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £79.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Kansas City to Chicago, with £54. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £54.

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.

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 £50 and takes 13h 25m. 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 £50 to £143. 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 8 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 £119. 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.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Kansas City to Chicago?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 8 daily trips between Kansas City and Chicago. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Kansas City to Chicago?

Prices and availability for 8 trips between Kansas City and Chicago change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

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

Economy
Economy

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

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