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Compare all timetables for the bus from Chicago to Kansas City

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
from $65
tomorrow
from $58
Tuesday
from $69
Wednesday
from $73
Thursday
from $80
Friday
from $57
Saturday
from $82

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Greyhound US
    15h 15m
    0
    2:45 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    6:00 AM
    Kansas City
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $65
  • Greyhound US
    15h 50m
    0
    2:10 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    6:00 AM
    Kansas City
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $65
  • FlixBus
    11h 15m
    0
    9:45 AM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    9:00 PM
    Kansas City
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $70
  • FlixBus
    10h 50m
    0
    10:10 AM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    9:00 PM
    Kansas City
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $71
  • Greyhound US
    15h 50m
    0
    2:10 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    6:00 AM
    Kansas City
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $76

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Greyhound US
    15h 15m
    0
    2:45 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    6:00 AM
    Kansas City
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $58
  • Greyhound US
    15h 50m
    0
    2:10 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    6:00 AM
    Kansas City
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $66
  • Greyhound US
    20h 0m
    0
    10:00 AM
    Chicago
    Canal & Van Buren
    6:00 AM
    Kansas City
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $72
  • FlixBus
    13h 30m
    0
    4:30 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    6:00 AM
    Kansas City
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $73
  • FlixBus
    11h 15m
    0
    9:45 AM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    9:00 PM
    Kansas City
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $78

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    12h 50m
    0
    5:10 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    6:00 AM
    Kansas City
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $69
  • FlixBus
    12h 50m
    0
    5:10 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    6:00 AM
    Kansas City
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $73
  • FlixBus
    13h 30m
    0
    4:30 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    6:00 AM
    Kansas City
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $74
  • Greyhound US
    15h 5m
    0
    10:30 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    1:35 PM
    Kansas City
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $83
  • Greyhound US
    15h 50m
    0
    9:45 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    1:35 PM
    Kansas City
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $89

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    11h 15m
    0
    9:45 AM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    9:00 PM
    Kansas City
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $73
  • FlixBus
    13h 30m
    0
    4:30 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    6:00 AM
    Kansas City
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $73
  • Greyhound US
    20h 0m
    0
    10:00 AM
    Chicago
    Union Station
    6:00 AM
    Kansas City
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $79
  • Greyhound US
    15h 50m
    0
    9:45 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    1:35 PM
    Kansas City
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $92
  • Greyhound US
    15h 35m
    0
    10:00 PM
    Chicago
    Union Station
    1:35 PM
    Kansas City
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $93

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    13h 20m
    0
    12:15 AM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    1:35 PM
    Kansas City
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $80
  • FlixBus
    13h 30m
    0
    4:30 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    6:00 AM
    Kansas City
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $82
  • Greyhound US
    15h 50m
    0
    9:45 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    1:35 PM
    Kansas City
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $93
  • Greyhound US
    15h 35m
    0
    10:00 PM
    Chicago
    Union Station
    1:35 PM
    Kansas City
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $93
  • FlixBus
    11h 15m
    0
    9:45 AM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    9:00 PM
    Kansas City
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $95
  • Did you know that if you travel from Chicago to Kansas City via St. Louis, MO, you can save more than $9? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      13h 30m
      0
      4:30 PM
      Chicago
      Downtown Bus Station
      11:05 PM
      St. Louis, MO
      Gateway Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $30
      • Waiting Time 2h 25m
    • Busbud
      4h 30m
      0
      1:30 AM
      St. Louis, MO
      Gateway Station
      6:00 AM
      Kansas City
      Greyhound Bus Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $41
    Travel time is 2h 15m longer, but you will save $9

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    11h 15m
    0
    9:45 AM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    9:00 PM
    Kansas City
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $57
  • Greyhound US
    15h 15m
    0
    2:45 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    6:00 AM
    Kansas City
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $58
  • Greyhound US
    20h 0m
    0
    10:00 AM
    Chicago
    Canal & Van Buren
    6:00 AM
    Kansas City
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $58
  • FlixBus
    11h 15m
    0
    9:45 AM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    9:00 PM
    Kansas City
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $61
  • Greyhound US
    15h 15m
    0
    2:45 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    6:00 AM
    Kansas City
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $62

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Greyhound US
    15h 35m
    0
    10:00 PM
    Chicago
    Union Station
    1:35 PM
    Kansas City
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $82
  • Greyhound US
    15h 50m
    0
    9:45 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    1:35 PM
    Kansas City
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $83
  • FlixBus
    11h 15m
    0
    9:45 AM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    9:00 PM
    Kansas City
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $84
  • FlixBus
    13h 30m
    0
    4:30 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    6:00 AM
    Kansas City
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $84
  • Greyhound US
    20h 0m
    0
    10:00 AM
    Chicago
    Union Station
    6:00 AM
    Kansas City
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $84
  • Did you know that if you travel from Chicago to Kansas City via St. Louis, MO, you can save more than $14? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      13h 30m
      0
      4:30 PM
      Chicago
      Downtown Bus Station
      11:05 PM
      St. Louis, MO
      Gateway Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $30
      • Waiting Time 2h 25m
    • Busbud
      4h 30m
      0
      1:30 AM
      St. Louis, MO
      Gateway Station
      6:00 AM
      Kansas City
      Greyhound Bus Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $38
    Travel time is 2h 15m longer, but you will save $14

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.
Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 16 daily buses from Chicago to Kansas City. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 5 daily coaches between Chicago and Kansas City.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 29 buses from Chicago to Kansas City, while Night sees the fewest connections between Chicago and Kansas City, with 2 offers.

Facts about the bus from Chicago to Kansas City

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 11 times every day by bus from Chicago to Kansas City in one click! Book your bus ticket from Chicago to Kansas City starting from $57!

Cheapest Bus $57
Fastest Bus 10h 50m
Earliest Bus 9:45 AM
Latest Bus 10:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes 11 Ø
Distance 411.7 miles
Bus Companies Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Chicago to Kansas City

Every day, 11 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 06/30/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 06/29
$65
Monday 06/30
$73
Tuesday 07/01
$69
Wednesday 07/02
$73
Thursday 07/03
$80
Friday 07/04
$57
Saturday 07/05
$82
Sunday 07/06
$64
Monday 07/07
$58
Tuesday 07/08
$76
Wednesday 07/09
$53
Thursday 07/10
$58
Friday 07/11
$52
Saturday 07/12
$64
Sunday 07/13
$63
Monday 07/14
Tuesday 07/15
Wednesday 07/16
Thursday 07/17
Friday 07/18
$61
Saturday 07/19
$57
Sunday 07/20
$63
Monday 07/21
$60
Tuesday 07/22
$50
Wednesday 07/23
Thursday 07/24
Friday 07/25
Saturday 07/26

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 $57, Friday is the cheapest day for a bus from Chicago to Kansas City. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $82.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Chicago to Kansas City, with $57. Night is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $80.

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.

Greyhound US from Chicago to Kansas City

Greyhound US

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

Cheapest Price $58
Fastest Bus 15h 5m
Earliest Bus 10:00 AM
Last Bus 10:00 PM
Daily Connections 7 Ø
Found on 6/28/2025

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.

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 $57 and takes 11h 15m 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 $57 and $124. 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 11 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 $100. 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 9:45 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 10:00 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.

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

Economy
Economy

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

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