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Trains from Cincinnati to Kansas City

🚆 Embark on a scenic train journey from Cincinnati to Kansas City spanning a distance of 754 miles. The travel time is approximately 21 hours and 19 minutes with one transfer along the route. 🛤️ The first leg of the trip involves boarding the Cardinal train bound for Chicago, with a travel time of around 9 hours and 19 minutes. Departing from Cincinnati Union Terminal, the Amtrak-operated service will take you to Chicago Union Station for the transfer. 🌆 From Chicago, continue the adventure on the Southwest Chief train heading towards Los Angeles, with a journey time of about 7 hours and 10 minutes. This leg of the trip will culminate at Kansas City Station, offering a scenic and comfortable ride to your final destination.

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There are over 225 hotels to stay in Kansas City. Prices range from $40 per night.

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  • To travel from Cincinnati to Kansas City by train, you can take a route with Amtrak. The journey involves one transfer in Chicago, with the first step on the Cardinal train departing from Cincinnati Union Terminal to Chicago Union Station, taking approximately 9 hours and 19 minutes. The second step is on the Southwest Chief train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas City Station, with a travel time of around 7 hours and 10 minutes. Amtrak is the agency that operates both of these train routes.
  • The fastest train route between Cincinnati and Kansas City involves a transfer in Chicago. The initial leg on the Cardinal train from Cincinnati Union Terminal to Chicago Union Station takes approximately 9 hours and 19 minutes. The subsequent journey on the Southwest Chief train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas City Station completes the trip in about 7 hours and 10 minutes. While this route takes a total of 16 hours and 29 minutes, it is the quickest option available for traveling by train between these two cities.
  • There are two trains involved in the route between Cincinnati and Kansas City. The first train, the Cardinal operated by Amtrak, runs from Cincinnati Union Terminal to Chicago Union Station with a travel time of about 9 hours and 19 minutes. The second train, the Southwest Chief also operated by Amtrak, continues the journey from Chicago Union Station to Kansas City Station in approximately 7 hours and 10 minutes, resulting in a total travel time of 21 hours and 19 minutes for the entire trip.
  • The first train of the day to travel from Cincinnati to Kansas City is the Cardinal, which departs from Cincinnati Union Terminal en route to Chicago Union Station. The departure time for this train may vary, so it is best to check the schedule on the Amtrak website. The last train of the day is the Southwest Chief, departing from Chicago Union Station to Kansas City Station. The schedule for this train may also vary, so it is recommended to confirm the timing on the Amtrak website before planning your trip.
  • There are no direct train trips each day between Cincinnati and Kansas City. The route includes a transfer in Chicago, where passengers switch from the Cardinal train to the Southwest Chief train. This transfer is necessary to complete the journey, with the Cardinal departing from Cincinnati Union Terminal to Chicago Union Station, followed by the Southwest Chief departing from Chicago Union Station to Kansas City Station. Both train services are operated by Amtrak.

Will you be returning to Cincinnati by train?

If you are looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Kansas City to Cincinnati

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