MO → IL · about 411 miles
Kansas City to Chicago train schedule
Amtrak runs 14 direct trains a week from Kansas City to Chicago. The fastest takes 7 hours 41 minutes; the first train leaves at 7:03 AM and the last at 8:40 AM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Trains a week
- 14
- Fastest trip
- 7h 41m
- First train
- 7:03 AM
- Last train
- 8:40 AM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Kansas City and arrives at Chicago Union Station. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:03 AM | 2:44 PM | 7h 41m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:40 AM | 8:00 PM | 11h 20m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Kansas City Where you get off in Chicago The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Kansas City
Where the train stops in Chicago
Return trip: Chicago to Kansas City
Questions
How long is the train from Kansas City to Chicago?
The fastest direct train takes 7 hours 41 minutes; the typical trip is 7 hours 41 minutes.
What time is the first train from Kansas City to Chicago?
The earliest departure is at 7:03 AM (Daily) and the last at 8:40 AM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Kansas City to Chicago?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Kansas City?
Trains to Chicago leave from Kansas City Amtrak station.