IL → MO · about 411 miles
Chicago to Kansas City train schedule
Amtrak runs 14 direct trains a week from Chicago to Kansas City. The fastest takes 7 hours 23 minutes; the first train leaves at 9:50 AM and the last at 1:30 PM.
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- Trains a week
- 14
- Fastest trip
- 7h 23m
- First train
- 9:50 AM
- Last train
- 1:30 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Chicago Union Station and arrives at Kansas City. Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Rail company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:50 AM | 8:51 PM | 11h 01m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 1:30 PM | 8:53 PM | 7h 23m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Chicago Where you get off in Kansas City The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Chicago
Where the train stops in Kansas City
Return trip: Kansas City to Chicago
Questions
How long is the train from Chicago to Kansas City?
The fastest direct train takes 7 hours 23 minutes; the typical trip is 7 hours 23 minutes.
What time is the first train from Chicago to Kansas City?
The earliest departure is at 9:50 AM (Daily) and the last at 1:30 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Chicago to Kansas City?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Chicago?
Trains to Kansas City leave from Chicago Union Station.