Bus Kansas City, KS to Chicago: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Kansas City, KS to Chicago

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

today

$84

tomorrow

$73

Wednesday

$73

Thursday

$73

Friday

$68

Saturday

$78

Sunday

$81

Cheapest bus trips today
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Greyhound US	12h 55m	3:10 AM	Kansas City, KS	Metrocenter	4:05 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station		Economy	$84	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Metrocenter, Kansas City, KS (USA) at 7/27/2026 3:10:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 4:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $84 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 55m

Did you know that if you travel from Kansas City, KS to Chicago via St. Louis, MO, you can save more than $9? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Greyhound US
  
  15h 25m
  
  0
  
  3:10 AM
  
  Kansas City, KS
  Metrocenter
  
  8:10 AM
  
  St. Louis, MO
  Gateway Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $36
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Metrocenter, Kansas City, KS (USA) at 7/28/2026 3:10:00 AM to Gateway Station, St. Louis, MO (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 8:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
- FlixBus
  
  8h 35m
  
  0
  
  10:00 AM
  
  St. Louis, MO
  Gateway Station
  
  6:35 PM
  
  Chicago
  95th Red Line Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $39
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Gateway Station, St. Louis, MO (USA) at 7/28/2026 10:00:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 6:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 35m
Travel time is 2h 30m longer, but you will save $9

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Greyhound US	15h 15m	3:10 AM	Kansas City, KS	Metrocenter	6:25 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station		Economy	$73	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Metrocenter, Kansas City, KS (USA) at 7/28/2026 3:10:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 6:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $73 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 15m
	Greyhound US	12h 55m	3:10 AM	Kansas City, KS	Metrocenter	4:05 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station		Economy	$80	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Metrocenter, Kansas City, KS (USA) at 7/28/2026 3:10:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 4:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $80 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Greyhound US	15h 15m	3:10 AM	Kansas City, KS	Metrocenter	6:25 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station		Economy	$73	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Metrocenter, Kansas City, KS (USA) at 7/29/2026 3:10:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 6:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $73 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 15m
	Greyhound US	12h 55m	3:10 AM	Kansas City, KS	Metrocenter	4:05 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station		Economy	$80	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Metrocenter, Kansas City, KS (USA) at 7/29/2026 3:10:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 4:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $80 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	16h 40m	3:00 AM	Kansas City, KS	Metrocenter	7:40 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$73	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Metrocenter, Kansas City, KS (USA) at 7/30/2026 3:00:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 7:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $73 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 40m
Greyhound US	13h 5m	3:00 AM	Kansas City, KS	Metrocenter	4:05 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$80	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Metrocenter, Kansas City, KS (USA) at 7/30/2026 3:00:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 4:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $80 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 5m
Greyhound US	12h 55m	3:10 AM	Kansas City, KS	Metrocenter	4:05 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$86	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Metrocenter, Kansas City, KS (USA) at 7/30/2026 3:10:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 4:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $86 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Greyhound US	15h 15m	3:10 AM	Kansas City, KS	Metrocenter	6:25 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station		Economy	$68	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Metrocenter, Kansas City, KS (USA) at 7/31/2026 3:10:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 6:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $68 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 15m
	Greyhound US	12h 55m	3:10 AM	Kansas City, KS	Metrocenter	4:05 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station		Economy	$84	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Metrocenter, Kansas City, KS (USA) at 7/31/2026 3:10:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 4:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $84 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Greyhound US	15h 15m	3:10 AM	Kansas City, KS	Metrocenter	6:25 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station		Economy	$78	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Metrocenter, Kansas City, KS (USA) at 8/1/2026 3:10:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 8/1/2026 6:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $78 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 15m
	Greyhound US	12h 55m	3:10 AM	Kansas City, KS	Metrocenter	4:05 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station		Economy	$92	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Metrocenter, Kansas City, KS (USA) at 8/1/2026 3:10:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 8/1/2026 4:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $92 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Greyhound US	15h 15m	3:10 AM	Kansas City, KS	Metrocenter	6:25 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station		Economy	$81	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Metrocenter, Kansas City, KS (USA) at 8/2/2026 3:10:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 8/2/2026 6:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $81 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 15m
	Greyhound US	12h 55m	3:10 AM	Kansas City, KS	Metrocenter	4:05 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station		Economy	$88	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Metrocenter, Kansas City, KS (USA) at 8/2/2026 3:10:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 8/2/2026 4:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $88 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 55m

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The cheapest bus for the 8/8/2026 costs just $65, from Greyhound US

Facts about the bus from Kansas City, KS to Chicago

Compare all providers like Greyhound US that travel 2 times every day by bus from Kansas City, KS to Chicago in one click! Book your bus ticket from Kansas City, KS to Chicago starting from $65!

Cheapest Bus	$65
Fastest Bus	12h 55m
Earliest Bus	3:10 AM
Latest Bus	3:10 AM
Daily Bus Routes	2 Ø
Distance	416.3 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from Kansas City, KS to Chicago

Every day, 2 buses from 1 bus companies leave Kansas City, KS for Chicago: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/27/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/26

Monday 07/27

$84

Tuesday 07/28

$73

Wednesday 07/29

$84

Thursday 07/30

$73

Friday 07/31

$68

Saturday 08/01

$82

Sunday 08/02

$92

Monday 08/03

$73

Tuesday 08/04

$69

Wednesday 08/05

$87

Thursday 08/06

$76

Friday 08/07

$72

Saturday 08/08

$65

Sunday 08/09

$72

Monday 08/10

$72

Tuesday 08/11

$69

Wednesday 08/12

$77

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

Sunday 08/16

$88

Monday 08/17

$82

Tuesday 08/18

$86

Wednesday 08/19

Thursday 08/20

Friday 08/21

Saturday 08/22

How to save money travelling from Kansas City, KS 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, KS 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, KS 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 buses from Kansas City, KS to Chicago are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Kansas City, KS and Chicago

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Kansas City, KS and Chicago.

Metrocenter

47th & State Ave

Bus Stop

Lawrence Ave 3500-3598

Parallel Pkwy

Parallel Pkwy 4751

95th Red Line Station

W. 95th St 14

Downtown Bus 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, KS to Chicago

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

FAQs about the Kansas City, KS to Chicago bus

How much does a Kansas City, KS Chicago bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $65 and takes 15h 15m to reach Chicago. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $65 and $92. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Chicago.

On average, how many connections are available from Kansas City, KS to Chicago each day?

Every day, the Kansas City, KS to Chicago bus route is served by approximately 2 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Kansas City, KS to Chicago is offered by Greyhound US and takes 12h 55m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $84. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in Chicago from Kansas City, KS starts at 3:10 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Kansas City, KS to Chicago?

The latest bus trip departing from Kansas City, KS for Chicago starts at 3:10 AM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Kansas City, KS Chicago route?

When traveling by bus from Kansas City, KS to Chicago, passengers can travel with Greyhound US. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Kansas City, KS and Chicago?

You can check all the direct connections between Kansas City, KS 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 Kansas City, KS to Chicago bus route?

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

What equipment is available for the Kansas City, KS 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 traveling 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, KS to Chicago on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Kansas City, KS and to Chicago

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