United StatesUnited StatesChicago to Kansas City shipping route.
684 km by rail, about 22 h 48 min in transit.
Rail Distance Between Cities: Chicago and Kansas City
Rail Freight Distance on the map, along the rail network.
ChicagoRailKansas CityRail freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rail Freight Distance | 684 km (425 mi) |
| Straight line | 664 km |
| Transit time | 22 h 48 min |
| Assumption | 30 km/h average freight speed |
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About the Chicago to Kansas City shipping route by rail
A freight train from Chicago to Kansas City covers a rail distance of 684 km, against 664 km in a straight line.
At an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops and crew changes included, the transit time is about 22 h 48 min. Terminal handling at both ends comes on top.
Rail freight suits heavy, high volume cargo that is not urgent: containers, steel, chemicals, grain, cars. Per tonne it emits far less CO2 than trucking the same distance. Most shipments still need a truck for the first and last mile to the rail terminals in Chicago and Kansas City.
By road the same trip is 823 km and takes a truck about 7 h 54 min.
Of 17 rail routes from Chicago in this directory, Kansas City is the shortest.
FAQ
What is the rail distance from Chicago to Kansas City?
684 km by rail (664 km in a straight line).
What is the rail freight transit time from Chicago to Kansas City?
About 22 h 48 min at an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops included. Border and terminal times vary.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Kansas City to Chicago has its own page with the same distance and route.
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How we count: rail distance on the freight network, 30 km/h average including stops. Engine navo-distance-time 0.3.0. See all rail distance between cities or the Shipping Routes Directory.