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

today

tomorrow

$91

Tuesday

$85

Wednesday

$46

Thursday

$52

Friday

$114

Saturday

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	13h 20m	12:15 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	1:35 PM	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$91	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/15/2025 12:15:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) arriving at 12/15/2025 1:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $91 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 20m
FlixBus	13h 30m	4:30 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	6:00 AM	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$91	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/15/2025 4:30:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) arriving at 12/16/2025 6:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $91 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 30m
Greyhound US	20h 20m	10:50 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	7:10 PM	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$91	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/15/2025 10:50:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) arriving at 12/16/2025 7:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $91 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 20m
Greyhound US	20h 0m	11:10 PM	Chicago	Canal & Van Buren	7:10 PM	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$91	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Canal & Van Buren, Chicago (USA) at 12/15/2025 11:10:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) arriving at 12/16/2025 7:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $91 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 0m
Greyhound US	14h 50m	6:10 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	9:00 PM	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$92	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/15/2025 6:10:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) arriving at 12/15/2025 9:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $92 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	11h 15m	9:45 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	9:00 PM	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$85	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/16/2025 9:45:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) arriving at 12/16/2025 9:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $85 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 15m
Greyhound US	15h 15m	2:45 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	6:00 AM	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$85	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/16/2025 2:45:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) arriving at 12/17/2025 6:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $85 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 15m
Greyhound US	20h 20m	10:50 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	7:10 PM	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$86	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/16/2025 10:50:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) arriving at 12/17/2025 7:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $86 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 20m
Greyhound US	20h 0m	11:10 PM	Chicago	Union Station	7:10 PM	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$86	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/16/2025 11:10:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) arriving at 12/17/2025 7:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $86 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 0m

Did you know that if you travel from Chicago to Kansas City via St. Louis, MO, you can save more than $10? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  15h 50m
  
  0
  
  2:10 PM
  
  Chicago
  95th Red Line Station
  
  11:25 PM
  
  St. Louis, MO
  Gateway Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $40
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/17/2025 2:10:00 PM to Gateway Station, St. Louis, MO (USA) arriving at 12/17/2025 11:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 15m
- Busbud
  
  4h 30m
  
  0
  
  1:30 AM
  
  St. Louis, MO
  Gateway Station
  
  6:00 AM
  
  Kansas City
  Greyhound Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $34
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Gateway Station, St. Louis, MO (USA) at 12/18/2025 1:30:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) arriving at 12/18/2025 6:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
Travel time is 4h 35m longer, but you will save $10

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	20h 20m	10:50 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	7:10 PM	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$46	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/17/2025 10:50:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) arriving at 12/18/2025 7:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 20m
Greyhound US	20h 0m	11:10 PM	Chicago	Canal & Van Buren	7:10 PM	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$46	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Canal & Van Buren, Chicago (USA) at 12/17/2025 11:10:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) arriving at 12/18/2025 7:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 0m
Greyhound US	14h 50m	6:10 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	9:00 PM	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$47	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/17/2025 6:10:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) arriving at 12/17/2025 9:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 50m
FlixBus	21h 10m	11:50 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	9:00 PM	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$53	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/17/2025 11:50:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) arriving at 12/18/2025 9:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	13h 20m	12:15 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	1:35 PM	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$52	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/18/2025 12:15:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) arriving at 12/18/2025 1:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $52 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 20m
FlixBus	11h 15m	9:45 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	9:00 PM	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$53	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/18/2025 9:45:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) arriving at 12/18/2025 9:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 15m
FlixBus	13h 30m	4:30 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	6:00 AM	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$53	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/18/2025 4:30:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) arriving at 12/19/2025 6:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 30m
Greyhound US	20h 20m	10:50 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	7:10 PM	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$53	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/18/2025 10:50:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) arriving at 12/19/2025 7:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 20m
Greyhound US	20h 0m	10:00 AM	Chicago	Canal & Van Buren	6:00 AM	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$53	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Canal & Van Buren, Chicago (USA) at 12/18/2025 10:00:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) arriving at 12/19/2025 6:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	13h 20m	12:15 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	1:35 PM	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$114	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/19/2025 12:15:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) arriving at 12/19/2025 1:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $114 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 20m
FlixBus	13h 30m	4:30 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	6:00 AM	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$115	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/19/2025 4:30:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) arriving at 12/20/2025 6:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $115 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 30m
Greyhound US	20h 20m	10:50 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	7:10 PM	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$115	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/19/2025 10:50:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) arriving at 12/20/2025 7:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $115 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 20m
Greyhound US	20h 0m	11:10 PM	Chicago	Canal & Van Buren	7:10 PM	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$115	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Canal & Van Buren, Chicago (USA) at 12/19/2025 11:10:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) arriving at 12/20/2025 7:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $115 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 0m
Greyhound US	19h 30m	11:40 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	7:10 PM	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$132	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/19/2025 11:40:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) arriving at 12/20/2025 7:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $132 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 30m

Did you know that if you travel from Chicago to Kansas City via St. Louis, MO, you can save more than $39? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  15h 50m
  
  0
  
  2:10 PM
  
  Chicago
  95th Red Line Station
  
  11:25 PM
  
  St. Louis, MO
  Gateway Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $40
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/17/2025 2:10:00 PM to Gateway Station, St. Louis, MO (USA) arriving at 12/17/2025 11:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 15m
- Busbud
  
  4h 30m
  
  0
  
  1:30 AM
  
  St. Louis, MO
  Gateway Station
  
  6:00 AM
  
  Kansas City
  Greyhound Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $34
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Gateway Station, St. Louis, MO (USA) at 12/18/2025 1:30:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) arriving at 12/18/2025 6:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
Travel time is 2h 30m longer, but you will save $39

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Chicago to Kansas City is $46 on 12/17/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Chicago and Kansas City

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

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 22 daily buses from Chicago to Kansas City. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 5 daily coaches between Chicago and Kansas City.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 31 buses from Chicago to Kansas City, while Night sees the fewest connections between Chicago and Kansas City, with 14 offers.

Facts about the bus from Chicago to Kansas City

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 16 times every day by bus from Chicago to Kansas City in one click! Book your bus ticket from Chicago to Kansas City starting from $46!

Cheapest Bus	$46
Fastest Bus	10h 50m
Earliest Bus	12:15 AM
Latest Bus	11:50 PM
Daily Bus Routes	16 Ø
Distance	411.7 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Chicago to Kansas City

Every day, 16 buses from 2 bus companies leave Chicago for Kansas City: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/14/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 12/14

Monday 12/15

$91

Tuesday 12/16

$85

Wednesday 12/17

$46

Thursday 12/18

$93

Friday 12/19

$114

Saturday 12/20

Sunday 12/21

$78

Monday 12/22

Tuesday 12/23

$118

Wednesday 12/24

Thursday 12/25

Friday 12/26

Saturday 12/27

Sunday 12/28

Monday 12/29

Tuesday 12/30

Wednesday 12/31

$81

Thursday 01/01

$68

Friday 01/02

Saturday 01/03

Sunday 01/04

Monday 01/05

Tuesday 01/06

Wednesday 01/07

Thursday 01/08

Friday 01/09

Saturday 01/10

The cheapest time to travel from Chicago to Kansas City

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

With a price starting from $46, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Chicago to Kansas City. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $114.

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Chicago to Kansas City, with $46. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $47.

How to save money travelling from Chicago to Kansas City

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 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, 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 are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Chicago to Kansas City

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

FlixBus from Chicago to Kansas City

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Chicago to Kansas City:

Cheapest Price	$52
Fastest Bus	10h 50m
Earliest Bus	12:15 AM
Last Bus	11:50 PM
Daily Connections	8 Ø
Found on	12/12/2025

Greyhound US from Chicago to Kansas City

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

Cheapest Price	$46
Fastest Bus	14h 50m
Earliest Bus	6:10 AM
Last Bus	11:40 PM
Daily Connections	8 Ø
Found on	12/12/2025

All bus stations and stops in Chicago and Kansas City

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

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

Greyhound Bus Station

Troost Avenue 1102

Metrocenter

Grand Blvd 202

Service and Comfort on the bus from Chicago to Kansas City

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

FAQs about the Chicago to Kansas City bus

How much does a Chicago Kansas City bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $46 and takes 20h 20m to reach Kansas City. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $46 and $166. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Kansas City.

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

Every day, the Chicago to Kansas City bus route is served by approximately 16 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 take?

The fastest bus from Chicago to Kansas City is offered by FlixBus and takes 10h 50m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $89. 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?

The earliest bus arriving in Kansas City from Chicago starts at 12:15 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?

The latest bus trip departing from Chicago for Kansas City starts at 11:50 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 route?

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

You can check all the direct connections between Chicago and Kansas City 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 and FlixBus.

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

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

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 16 daily trips between Chicago and Kansas City. 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 Chicago to Kansas City?

Prices and availability for 16 trips between Chicago and Kansas City 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 Chicago to Kansas City

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

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