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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
$95
tomorrow
$80
Thursday
$78
Friday
$69
Saturday
$75
Sunday
$82
Monday

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 20h 20m 10:50 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 7:10 PM Kansas City Greyhound Bus Station  Economy $95
Greyhound US 20h 0m 11:10 PM Chicago Canal & Van Buren 7:10 PM Kansas City Greyhound Bus Station  Economy $95
Greyhound US 19h 25m 11:45 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 7:10 PM Kansas City Greyhound Bus Station  Economy $97
FlixBus 12h 0m 9:45 AM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 9:45 PM Kansas City Greyhound Bus Station  Economy $99
FlixBus 16h 0m 5:45 AM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 9:45 PM Kansas City Greyhound Bus Station  Economy $101
  • Did you know that if you travel from Kansas City, KS to Chicago via Kansas City, you can save more than $92? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • Save more than 97%
      0h 10m
      0 mi
      3:10 AM
      Kansas City, KS
      Metrocenter
      3:20 AM
      Kansas City
      Greyhound Bus Station
      416 mi
      Chicago
      Economy
      $3
  • Did you know that if you travel from Chicago to Kansas City via Champaign, IL, you can save more than $30? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      12h 0m
      0
      9:45 AM
      Chicago
      Downtown Bus Station
      12:15 PM
      Champaign, IL
      Bus Stop
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $21
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      9h 25m
      0
      12:20 PM
      Champaign, IL
      Bus Stop
      9:45 PM
      Kansas City
      Greyhound Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $44
    Travel time is the same as the direct connection, but you will save $30

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 12h 0m 9:45 AM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 9:45 PM Kansas City Greyhound Bus Station  Economy $80
FlixBus 10h 40m 5:05 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 3:45 AM Kansas City Greyhound Bus Station  Economy $80
Greyhound US 20h 20m 10:50 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 7:10 PM Kansas City Greyhound Bus Station  Economy $80
Greyhound US 17h 30m 10:15 AM Chicago Canal & Van Buren 3:45 AM Kansas City Greyhound Bus Station  Economy $80
Greyhound US 20h 0m 11:10 PM Chicago Canal & Van Buren 7:10 PM Kansas City Greyhound Bus Station  Economy $80
  • Did you know that if you travel from Kansas City, KS to Chicago via Kansas City, you can save more than $77? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • Save more than 96%
      0h 10m
      0 mi
      3:10 AM
      Kansas City, KS
      Metrocenter
      3:20 AM
      Kansas City
      Greyhound Bus Station
      416 mi
      Chicago
      Economy
      $3
  • Did you know that if you travel from Chicago to Kansas City via Champaign, IL, you can save more than $15? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      12h 0m
      0
      9:45 AM
      Chicago
      Downtown Bus Station
      12:15 PM
      Champaign, IL
      Bus Stop
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $21
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      9h 25m
      0
      12:20 PM
      Champaign, IL
      Bus Stop
      9:45 PM
      Kansas City
      Greyhound Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $44
    Travel time is 1h 20m longer, but you will save $15

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 12h 55m 12:40 AM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 1:35 PM Kansas City Greyhound Bus Station  Economy $78
Greyhound US 14h 25m 1:20 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 3:45 AM Kansas City Greyhound Bus Station  Economy $78
FlixBus 16h 0m 5:45 AM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 9:45 PM Kansas City Greyhound Bus Station  Economy $79
FlixBus 12h 0m 9:45 AM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 9:45 PM Kansas City Greyhound Bus Station  Economy $81
Greyhound US 17h 30m 10:15 AM Chicago Canal & Van Buren 3:45 AM Kansas City Greyhound Bus Station  Economy $83
  • Did you know that if you travel from Chicago to Kansas City via Champaign, IL, you can save more than $13? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      12h 0m
      0
      9:45 AM
      Chicago
      Downtown Bus Station
      12:15 PM
      Champaign, IL
      Bus Stop
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $21
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      9h 25m
      0
      12:20 PM
      Champaign, IL
      Bus Stop
      9:45 PM
      Kansas City
      Greyhound Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $44
    Travel time is the same as the direct connection, 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
FlixBus 12h 55m 12:40 AM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 1:35 PM Kansas City Greyhound Bus Station  Economy $69
Greyhound US 14h 25m 1:20 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 3:45 AM Kansas City Greyhound Bus Station  Economy $69
FlixBus 10h 40m 5:05 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 3:45 AM Kansas City Greyhound Bus Station  Economy $72
FlixBus 13h 20m 12:15 AM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 1:35 PM Kansas City Greyhound Bus Station  Economy $73
Greyhound US 17h 30m 10:15 AM Chicago Canal & Van Buren 3:45 AM Kansas City Greyhound Bus Station  Economy $79

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 12h 0m 9:45 AM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 9:45 PM Kansas City Greyhound Bus Station  Economy $75
FlixBus 10h 40m 5:05 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 3:45 AM Kansas City Greyhound Bus Station  Economy $75
FlixBus 13h 20m 12:15 AM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 1:35 PM Kansas City Greyhound Bus Station  Economy $76
Greyhound US 14h 25m 1:20 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 3:45 AM Kansas City Greyhound Bus Station  Economy $81
Greyhound US 20h 20m 10:50 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 7:10 PM Kansas City Greyhound Bus Station  Economy $82
  • Did you know that if you travel from Chicago to Kansas City via Champaign, IL, you can save more than $10? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      12h 0m
      0
      9:45 AM
      Chicago
      Downtown Bus Station
      12:15 PM
      Champaign, IL
      Bus Stop
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $21
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      9h 25m
      0
      12:20 PM
      Champaign, IL
      Bus Stop
      9:45 PM
      Kansas City
      Greyhound Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $44
    Travel time is 1h 20m longer, but you will save $10

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 12h 0m 9:45 AM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 9:45 PM Kansas City Greyhound Bus Station  Economy $82
FlixBus 10h 40m 5:05 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 3:45 AM Kansas City Greyhound Bus Station  Economy $82
FlixBus 13h 20m 12:15 AM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 1:35 PM Kansas City Greyhound Bus Station  Economy $83
Greyhound US 14h 25m 1:20 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 3:45 AM Kansas City Greyhound Bus Station  Economy $84
Greyhound US 20h 20m 10:50 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 7:10 PM Kansas City Greyhound Bus Station  Economy $101
  • Did you know that if you travel from Kansas City, KS to Chicago via Kansas City, you can save more than $79? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • Save more than 96%
      0h 10m
      0 mi
      3:10 AM
      Kansas City, KS
      Metrocenter
      3:20 AM
      Kansas City
      Greyhound Bus Station
      416 mi
      Chicago
      Economy
      $3
  • Did you know that if you travel from Chicago to Kansas City via Champaign, IL, you can save more than $17? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      12h 0m
      0
      9:45 AM
      Chicago
      Downtown Bus Station
      12:15 PM
      Champaign, IL
      Bus Stop
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $21
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      9h 25m
      0
      12:20 PM
      Champaign, IL
      Bus Stop
      9:45 PM
      Kansas City
      Greyhound Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $44
    Travel time is 1h 20m longer, but you will save $17

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Chicago to Kansas City is $54 on 9/2/2026. 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.
Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 20 daily buses from Chicago to Kansas City. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 16 daily coaches between Chicago and Kansas City.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 36 buses from Chicago to Kansas City, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Chicago and Kansas City, with 24 offers.

Facts about the bus from Chicago to Kansas City

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 19 times every day by bus from Chicago to Kansas City in one click! Book your bus ticket from Chicago to Kansas City starting from $54!

Cheapest Bus $54
Fastest Bus 10h 40m
Earliest Bus 5:45 AM
Latest Bus 11:45 PM
Daily Bus Routes 19 Ø
Distance 411.7 miles
Bus Companies Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Chicago to Kansas City

Every day, 19 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 08/25/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 08/23
Monday 08/24
Tuesday 08/25
$95
Wednesday 08/26
$80
Thursday 08/27
$78
Friday 08/28
$69
Saturday 08/29
$84
Sunday 08/30
$82
Monday 08/31
Tuesday 09/01
$66
Wednesday 09/02
$54
Thursday 09/03
$67
Friday 09/04
$71
Saturday 09/05
$69
Sunday 09/06
$85
Monday 09/07
$73
Tuesday 09/08
$66
Wednesday 09/09
$59
Thursday 09/10
$61
Friday 09/11
$76
Saturday 09/12
$70
Sunday 09/13
$73
Monday 09/14
$61
Tuesday 09/15
$61
Wednesday 09/16
$55
Thursday 09/17
$58
Friday 09/18
$68
Saturday 09/19

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 $54, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Chicago to Kansas City. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $71.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Chicago to Kansas City, with $54. Evening 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.

FlixBus from Chicago to Kansas City

FlixBus

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

Cheapest Price $69
Fastest Bus 10h 40m
Earliest Bus 5:45 AM
Last Bus 5:05 PM
Daily Connections 9 Ø
Found on 8/25/2026

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 $69
Fastest Bus 14h 25m
Earliest Bus 10:15 AM
Last Bus 11:45 PM
Daily Connections 10 Ø
Found on 8/25/2026

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 $54 and takes 14h 25m 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 $54 and $184. 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 19 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 40m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $156. 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 5:45 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 11:45 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 19 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 19 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
Economy

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

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