Distance from Chicago to Kansas City (United States)

The distance between Chicago, Illinois and Kansas City, Missouri is 662 kilometers (411 miles).

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Kansas City, Missouri, United States

Chicago is located in the northeastern part of Illinois, while Kansas City is situated in the western part of Missouri, both cities are in the central United States. The straight-line distance between them is 662 kilometers, heading southwest.

Chicago is at 180 meters above sea level, while Kansas City is at 290 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Chicago to Kansas City follows I-55 S and I-70 W, passing through Springfield, St. Louis, and Columbia, covering diverse landscapes and urban areas.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Springfield, St. Louis Arch, Columbia, Missouri River.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Chicago to Kansas City crosses the Mississippi River and the Missouri River, highlighting the St. Louis Arch.

Best time to travel

Spring and fall are ideal for travel due to mild temperatures. Winter offers fewer tourists but colder conditions.

Climate

Kansas City generally experiences hotter summers and milder winters compared to Chicago, with more sunshine throughout the year.

Accessibility

Kansas City offers a range of accessibility options, including public transport and accessible public spaces, similar to Chicago.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 1-2 days
Motorcycle 10-12 hours
Car 8-10 hours
Helicopter 3-4 hours
Airplane 1-2 hours
Speed Time
30 km/h
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90 km/h
120 km/h
Chicago, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Chicago

Coordinates: 41.85° N 87.6501° W

Elevation: 180 m (591 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Chicago Meigs Airport (CGX)
  • Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
  • Gary Chicago International Airport (GYY)
  • Chicago Executive Airport (PWK)
Kansas City, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Chicago

Coordinates: 39.0997° N 94.5786° W

Elevation: 290 m (951 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC)
  • Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
  • Johnson County Executive Airport (OJC)
  • New Century AirCenter (JCI)
  • Sherman Army Air Field (FLV)

Other distances from Chicago

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Chicago to New York City 1,149 km
From Chicago to Los Angeles 2,807 km
From Chicago to Houston 1,510 km
From Chicago to Phoenix 2,338 km
From Chicago to Philadelphia 1,072 km

Other distances from Kansas City

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Kansas City to New York City 1,764 km
From Kansas City to Los Angeles 2,184 km
From Kansas City to Chicago 662 km
From Kansas City to Houston 1,038 km
From Kansas City to Phoenix 1,689 km

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