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

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

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

today

from $86

tomorrow

from $90

Sunday

Monday

from $84

Tuesday

from $66

Wednesday

Thursday

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	14h 5m	4:30 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	6:35 AM	Kansas City, KS	Metrocenter		Economy	$86	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 8/1/2025 4:30:00 PM to Metrocenter, Kansas City, KS (USA) arriving at 8/2/2025 6:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $86 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 5m
	Greyhound US	20h 35m	10:00 AM	Chicago	Union Station	6:35 AM	Kansas City, KS	Metrocenter		Economy	$107	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Chicago (USA) at 8/1/2025 10:00:00 AM to Metrocenter, Kansas City, KS (USA) arriving at 8/2/2025 6:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $107 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 35m

Did you know that if you travel from Kansas City to Chicago via Kansas City, KS, you can save more than $78? You will find the corresponding connections below.
- Save more than 91%
  
  0h 15m
  
  0 mi
  
  6:20 AM
  
  Kansas City
  Greyhound Bus Station
  
  6:35 AM
  
  Kansas City, KS
  Metrocenter
  
  412 mi
  
  Chicago
  
  Economy
  
  $8
  
  A Bus from goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) at 8/1/2025 6:20:00 AM to Metrocenter, Kansas City, KS (USA) arriving at 8/1/2025 6:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 15m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	14h 5m	4:30 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	6:35 AM	Kansas City, KS	Metrocenter		Economy	$90	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 8/2/2025 4:30:00 PM to Metrocenter, Kansas City, KS (USA) arriving at 8/3/2025 6:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $90 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 5m
	Greyhound US	20h 35m	10:00 AM	Chicago	Union Station	6:35 AM	Kansas City, KS	Metrocenter		Economy	$96	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Chicago (USA) at 8/2/2025 10:00:00 AM to Metrocenter, Kansas City, KS (USA) arriving at 8/3/2025 6:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $96 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 35m

Did you know that if you travel from Kansas City to Chicago via Kansas City, KS, you can save more than $82? You will find the corresponding connections below.
- Save more than 91%
  
  0h 15m
  
  0 mi
  
  6:20 AM
  
  Kansas City
  Greyhound Bus Station
  
  6:35 AM
  
  Kansas City, KS
  Metrocenter
  
  412 mi
  
  Chicago
  
  Economy
  
  $8
  
  A Bus from goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) at 8/2/2025 6:20:00 AM to Metrocenter, Kansas City, KS (USA) arriving at 8/2/2025 6:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 15m
Did you know that if you travel from Chicago to Kansas City, KS via St. Louis, MO, you can save more than $16? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  14h 5m
  
  0
  
  4:30 PM
  
  Chicago
  Downtown Bus Station
  
  11:05 PM
  
  St. Louis, MO
  Gateway Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $40
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 8/4/2025 4:30:00 PM to Gateway Station, St. Louis, MO (USA) arriving at 8/4/2025 11:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
- Busbud
  
  5h 35m
  
  0
  
  1:00 AM
  
  St. Louis, MO
  Gateway Station
  
  6:35 AM
  
  Kansas City, KS
  Metrocenter
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $34
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Gateway Station, St. Louis, MO (USA) at 8/5/2025 1:00:00 AM to Metrocenter, Kansas City, KS (USA) arriving at 8/5/2025 6:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
Travel time is the same as the direct connection, but you will save $16

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	14h 5m	4:30 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	6:35 AM	Kansas City, KS	Metrocenter		Economy	$84	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 8/4/2025 4:30:00 PM to Metrocenter, Kansas City, KS (USA) arriving at 8/5/2025 6:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $84 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 5m
	Greyhound US	20h 35m	10:00 AM	Chicago	Union Station	6:35 AM	Kansas City, KS	Metrocenter		Economy	$111	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Chicago (USA) at 8/4/2025 10:00:00 AM to Metrocenter, Kansas City, KS (USA) arriving at 8/5/2025 6:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $111 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 35m

Did you know that if you travel from Chicago to Kansas City, KS via St. Louis, MO, you can save more than $10? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  14h 5m
  
  0
  
  4:30 PM
  
  Chicago
  Downtown Bus Station
  
  11:05 PM
  
  St. Louis, MO
  Gateway Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $40
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 8/4/2025 4:30:00 PM to Gateway Station, St. Louis, MO (USA) arriving at 8/4/2025 11:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
- Busbud
  
  5h 35m
  
  0
  
  1:00 AM
  
  St. Louis, MO
  Gateway Station
  
  6:35 AM
  
  Kansas City, KS
  Metrocenter
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $34
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Gateway Station, St. Louis, MO (USA) at 8/5/2025 1:00:00 AM to Metrocenter, Kansas City, KS (USA) arriving at 8/5/2025 6:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
Travel time is the same as the direct connection, but you will save $10

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	20h 35m	10:00 AM	Chicago	Canal & Van Buren	6:35 AM	Kansas City, KS	Metrocenter	Economy	$66	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Canal & Van Buren, Chicago (USA) at 8/5/2025 10:00:00 AM to Metrocenter, Kansas City, KS (USA) arriving at 8/6/2025 6:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $66 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 35m
FlixBus	14h 5m	4:30 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	6:35 AM	Kansas City, KS	Metrocenter	Economy	$66	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 8/5/2025 4:30:00 PM to Metrocenter, Kansas City, KS (USA) arriving at 8/6/2025 6:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $66 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 5m
FlixBus	13h 25m	5:10 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	6:35 AM	Kansas City, KS	Metrocenter	Economy	$68	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 8/5/2025 5:10:00 PM to Metrocenter, Kansas City, KS (USA) arriving at 8/6/2025 6:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $68 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 25m

Frequency of bus connections between Chicago and Kansas City, KS

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

Tuesday is the busiest day, with more than 3 daily buses from Chicago to Kansas City, KS. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Chicago and Kansas City, KS.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 5 buses from Chicago to Kansas City, KS, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Chicago and Kansas City, KS, with 4 offers.

Facts about the bus from Chicago to Kansas City, KS

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Greyhound US that travel 2 times every day by bus from Chicago to Kansas City, KS in one click! Book your bus ticket from Chicago to Kansas City, KS starting from $66!

Cheapest Bus	$66
Fastest Bus	13h 25m
Earliest Bus	10:00 AM
Latest Bus	5:10 PM
Daily Bus Routes	2 Ø
Distance	416.3 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from Chicago to Kansas City, KS

Every day, 2 buses from 2 bus companies leave Chicago for Kansas City, KS: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 08/01/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/27

Monday 07/28

Tuesday 07/29

Wednesday 07/30

Thursday 07/31

Friday 08/01

$86

Saturday 08/02

$90

Sunday 08/03

Monday 08/04

$84

Tuesday 08/05

$66

Wednesday 08/06

Thursday 08/07

Friday 08/08

Saturday 08/09

Sunday 08/10

Monday 08/11

Tuesday 08/12

Wednesday 08/13

Thursday 08/14

Friday 08/15

Saturday 08/16

Sunday 08/17

Monday 08/18

Tuesday 08/19

Wednesday 08/20

Thursday 08/21

Friday 08/22

Saturday 08/23

The cheapest time to travel from Chicago to Kansas City, KS

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

With a price starting from $66, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Chicago to Kansas City, KS. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $90.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Chicago to Kansas City, KS, with $66. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $66.

How to save money travelling from Chicago to Kansas City, KS

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 Chicago to Kansas City, KS 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 Chicago to Kansas City, KS, 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 Chicago to Kansas City, KS are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Chicago to Kansas City, KS

These are the most booked bus companies between Chicago to Kansas City, KS from our users.

Greyhound US from Chicago to Kansas City, KS

Here you will find the key facts about the Greyhound US bus route Chicago to Kansas City, KS:

Cheapest Price	$66
Fastest Bus	20h 35m
Earliest Bus	10:00 AM
Last Bus	10:00 AM
Daily Connections	1 Ø
Found on	7/28/2025

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

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

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

W Cermak Rd

W Cermak Rd 1001

Bus Stop

Lawrence Ave 3500-3598

Metrocenter

47th & State Ave

Parallel Pkwy

Parallel Pkwy 4751

Service and Comfort on the bus from Chicago to Kansas City, KS

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

FAQs about the Chicago to Kansas City, KS bus

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

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $66 and takes 20h 35m to reach Kansas City, KS. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $66 and $111. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Kansas City, KS.

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

Every day, the Chicago to Kansas City, KS 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 Chicago to Kansas City, KS take?

The fastest bus from Chicago to Kansas City, KS is offered by FlixBus and takes 13h 25m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $68. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in Kansas City, KS from Chicago starts at 10:00 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 Chicago to Kansas City, KS?

The latest bus trip departing from Chicago for Kansas City, KS starts at 5:10 PM. 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 Chicago Kansas City, KS route?

When traveling by bus from Chicago to Kansas City, KS, passengers can travel with FlixBus and 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 Chicago and Kansas City, KS?

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

What can I take with me on the Chicago to Kansas City, KS 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 Chicago Kansas City, KS 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 Chicago Kansas City, KS 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 Chicago to Kansas City, KS on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Chicago and to Kansas City, KS

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