Trains tickets from Kankakee to Kansas City, MO

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Next departures to Kansas City

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: August 2 at
    Departure city: Kankakee
    Departure location: Kankakee, IL
    Arrival time: August 3 at
    Destination city: Kansas City
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: August 2 at
    Departure city: Kankakee
    Departure location: Kankakee, IL
    Arrival time: August 2 at
    Destination city: Kansas City
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 2 at
    Departure city: Kankakee
    Departure location: Kankakee, IL
    Arrival time: August 2 at
    Destination city: Kansas City
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 2 at
    Departure city: Kankakee
    Departure location: Kankakee, IL
    Arrival time: August 2 at
    Destination city: Kansas City
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 2 at
    Departure city: Kankakee
    Departure location: Kankakee, IL
    Arrival time: August 2 at
    Destination city: Kansas City
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Kankakee to Kansas City.

Average Price$77 - $160Average Duration11h 20m
15kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$159 - $614Average Duration10h 17m
56kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Kankakee to Kansas City

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Kansas City. The journey takes about 11 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $77, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day
11h 20mAverage Duration
$77Cheapest ticket
15kgCO₂ emissions

Train Kankakee to Kansas City, MO: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$183
Average train trip duration10h 17m
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure7:13am
Distance381 miles (614 km)
Latest train departure11:31am

Kankakee to Kansas City Train

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
07/28
$131
07/29
$126
Today
$168
07/31
No data
08/01
No data
08/02
$142
08/03
$133
08/04
$108
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Kankakee to Kansas City, MO was searched and found on Aug 4, 2025 with a price of $108

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Kankakee to Kansas City, MO, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $108 to $606 for a train ticket from Kankakee to Kansas City, MO based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $108 which is on 2025-08-04.

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No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Kansas City, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Kankakee and Kansas City, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

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Did you know?

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

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