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Road trip from Kansas City to Chicago

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ITINERARY

9h 26m504 miles21 stops
1
Howl at the Moon Kansas City
1334 Grand Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64106-2907
Howl at the Moon Kansas City is the hottest spot in the Power and Light District! Our high-energy dueling pianos and amazing events make us the coolest spot for Kansas City nightlife! From company functions to happy hour with friends to bachelorette parties in Kansas City, the party is always at Howl at the Moon come and see us.
2
Museum of Illusions
30 W Pershing Rd Suite 620, Kansas City, MO 64108-2410
Enter the fascinating world of illusion which will trick your confidence in senses, but amaze you by doing so; the world that will both: educate and confuse you completely. Visit us and you will be thrilled because nothing is what it seems, especially not in the Museum of Illusions! Are you ready for a fascinating adventure? We offer you an intriguing visual, sensual and educational experience.
3
Line Creek Trail
2699 NW 60th St, Kansas City, MO 64151
4
Shoal Creek Living History Museum
7000 NE Barry Rd, Kansas City, MO 64156-1278
5
T-Shotz
660 NW Metro North Dr, Kansas City, MO 64155-2718
So much more than your typical golf entertainment facility. We are your local hangout where you can spend time with friends and family having fun. T-Shotz is made by Kansas Citians for everyone to enjoy. There’s only one T-Shotz location, and it’s right here in your backyard.
6
Spalation
119 NE 91st St, Kansas City, MO 64155-3329
Saplation is a Brand New Luxury Spa & Massage Retreat in Kansas City ,Mo. Everybody deserves to be pampered. Schedule your Spalation massage today.
7
Funny Bone Comedy Club
7260 NW 86th St, Kansas City, MO 64153-1949
8
Anne Garney Park
111th Terrace and N Woodland Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64155
9
Game Show Battle Rooms
10520 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS 66212-1814
You're IN the Game Show! Game Show Battle Rooms is one of the nation's only immersive game show experiences for everyone to enjoy. Face-off against your friends, family, or coworkers in our custom arenas playing classic game shows! All hosted by our entertaining and engaging hosts. Perfect for your next birthday party, friend or family outing, or your next corporate team-building event!
10
Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead
13800 Switzer Rd, Overland Park, KS 66221-7803
11
the Shopps at Grand Prairie
5201 W War Memorial Dr Suite # 322, Peoria, IL 61615-9222
12
Pettengill Morron House Museum
1212 W Moss Ave, Peoria, IL 61606-1736
13
Nelson Chiropractic
7800 N Sommer St 203, Peoria, IL 61615-1934
14
Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
2218 N Prospect Rd, Peoria, IL 61603-2126
The Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum provides children with the tools and inspiration they need to be explorers and creators of the world. We do this in part through understanding, supporting, and promoting play in the fullest sense of the word, one that includes imagination and creativity.
15
Luthy Botanical Garden
2520 N Prospect Rd (turn at the corner of Prospect & Gift), Peoria, IL 61603-2129
Surround yourself with spectacular displays of spring blooming bulbs or the blazing color of autumn, the Garden offers a tranquil setting to enjoy the beauty of each passing season. Established in 1951, Luthy Botanical Garden encompasses five acres and offers over a dozen theme gardens, a Conservatory, a garden gift shop educational programming, numerous events, a rotating sculpture exhibit and magnificent floral displays.
16
Forest Park Nature Center
5809 N Forest Park Dr, Peoria, IL 61616-3506
A Peoria Park District facility, Forest Park serves as the doorway to more than 500 acres designated as part of the Illinois State Nature Preserve. The center provides visitors with more than seven miles of trails that lead through dense forest, along trickling stream beds, and over dramatic hillsides. The A-frame trail head features a small natural history museum, nature store, and a room dedicated to bird-watching. Trails and museum are free and open to the public. NO PETS ALLOWED!
17
The Chopping Block
4747 N Lincoln Ave Lincoln Square, Chicago, IL 60625-2026
The Chopping Block, Chicago's premiere recreational cooking school and gourmet retail store, offers demonstration and hands-on cooking classes, as well as wine classes, private cooking parties and corporate team building events. Classes at Lincoln Square cover subjects from cooking basics to intensive Boot Camps as well as seasonal, date nights, healthy and kids classes. We have a food-friendly wine selection so students can select beverages to pair with the menu of their class. Sorry, BYOB is not allowed.
18
Museum Of Illusions Chicago
25 E Washington St, Chicago, IL 60602-1708
19
Michigan Avenue Bridge
333 Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60601-3901
The view from the bridge is one of the best vistas the city has to offer.
20
Wrigley Field
1060 W. Addison St., Chicago, IL 60613-4566
Get a behind-the-scenes look at the legendary home of the Chicago Cubs with Wrigley Field Tours. Built in 1914, this must-see Chicago attraction houses more than 100 years of history. New this year, fans can join us on a non-gameday Ivy Tour which includes the opportunity to take a photo in front of Wrigley Field’s historic ivy wall.
21
Boystown
Chicago, IL
Located in Chicago's North Side, this vibrant neighborhood is known for its exciting nightlife and for being one of the largest LGBTQIA+ communities in the city. It's the host of the annual Chicago Pride Parade, and a must-see in the area is the Legacy Walk on Halsted Street, where you can learn about the contributions of the LGBTQIA+ community while admiring the colorful street art and rainbow crosswalks. Check out the unique shops and then grab a bite at one of the area's delicious Thai or Mexican restaurants. At night, visit one of the neighborhood's bars to enjoy a drag show, concert, and tasty cocktail. Consider taking a food or walking tour of Chicago that stops by Boystown. – Tripadvisor
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OVERVIEW

Kansas City to Chicago
1
Start:Howl at the Moon Kansas City
Kansas City, Missouri·
4.5
(96) review
Howl at the Moon Kansas City is the hottest spot in the Power and Light District! Our high-energy dueling pianos and amazing events make us the coolest spot for Kansas City nightlife! From company functions to happy hour with friends to bachelorette parties in Kansas City, the party is always at Howl at the Moon come and see us.
1334 Grand Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64106-2907
2
Museum of Illusions
Kansas City, Missouri·
4.5
(88) review
Enter the fascinating world of illusion which will trick your confidence in senses, but amaze you by doing so; the world that will both: educate and confuse you completely. Visit us and you will be thrilled because nothing is what it seems, especially not in the Museum of Illusions! Are you ready for a fascinating adventure? We offer you an intriguing visual, sensual and educational experience.
30 W Pershing Rd Suite 620, Kansas City, MO 64108-2410
3
Line Creek Trail
Kansas City, Missouri·
5.0
(9) review
2699 NW 60th St, Kansas City, MO 64151
4
Shoal Creek Living History Museum
Kansas City, Missouri·
4.5
(60) review
7000 NE Barry Rd, Kansas City, MO 64156-1278
5
T-Shotz
Kansas City, Missouri·
3.5
(3) review
So much more than your typical golf entertainment facility. We are your local hangout where you can spend time with friends and family having fun. T-Shotz is made by Kansas Citians for everyone to enjoy. There’s only one T-Shotz location, and it’s right here in your backyard.
660 NW Metro North Dr, Kansas City, MO 64155-2718
6
Spalation
Kansas City, Missouri·
5.0
(7) review
Saplation is a Brand New Luxury Spa & Massage Retreat in Kansas City ,Mo. Everybody deserves to be pampered. Schedule your Spalation massage today.
119 NE 91st St, Kansas City, MO 64155-3329
7
Funny Bone Comedy Club
Kansas City, Missouri·
4.0
(26) review
7260 NW 86th St, Kansas City, MO 64153-1949
8
Anne Garney Park
Kansas City, Missouri·
3.5
(4) review
111th Terrace and N Woodland Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64155
9
Game Show Battle Rooms
Overland Park, Kansas·
4.5
(9) review
You're IN the Game Show! Game Show Battle Rooms is one of the nation's only immersive game show experiences for everyone to enjoy. Face-off against your friends, family, or coworkers in our custom arenas playing classic game shows! All hosted by our entertaining and engaging hosts. Perfect for your next birthday party, friend or family outing, or your next corporate team-building event!
10520 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS 66212-1814
10
Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead
Overland Park, Kansas·
5.0
(862) review
13800 Switzer Rd, Overland Park, KS 66221-7803
11
the Shopps at Grand Prairie
Peoria, Illinois·
4.0
(6) review
5201 W War Memorial Dr Suite # 322, Peoria, IL 61615-9222
12
Pettengill Morron House Museum
Peoria, Illinois·
4.5
(7) review
1212 W Moss Ave, Peoria, IL 61606-1736
13
Nelson Chiropractic
Peoria, Illinois·
5.0
(7) review
7800 N Sommer St 203, Peoria, IL 61615-1934
14
Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
Peoria, Illinois·
4.5
(84) review
The Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum provides children with the tools and inspiration they need to be explorers and creators of the world. We do this in part through understanding, supporting, and promoting play in the fullest sense of the word, one that includes imagination and creativity.
2218 N Prospect Rd, Peoria, IL 61603-2126
15
Luthy Botanical Garden
Peoria, Illinois·
4.0
(73) review
Surround yourself with spectacular displays of spring blooming bulbs or the blazing color of autumn, the Garden offers a tranquil setting to enjoy the beauty of each passing season. Established in 1951, Luthy Botanical Garden encompasses five acres and offers over a dozen theme gardens, a Conservatory, a garden gift shop educational programming, numerous events, a rotating sculpture exhibit and magnificent floral displays.
2520 N Prospect Rd (turn at the corner of Prospect & Gift), Peoria, IL 61603-2129
16
Forest Park Nature Center
Peoria, Illinois·
4.5
(79) review
A Peoria Park District facility, Forest Park serves as the doorway to more than 500 acres designated as part of the Illinois State Nature Preserve. The center provides visitors with more than seven miles of trails that lead through dense forest, along trickling stream beds, and over dramatic hillsides. The A-frame trail head features a small natural history museum, nature store, and a room dedicated to bird-watching. Trails and museum are free and open to the public. NO PETS ALLOWED!
5809 N Forest Park Dr, Peoria, IL 61616-3506
17
The Chopping Block
Chicago, Illinois·
4.5
(98) review
The Chopping Block, Chicago's premiere recreational cooking school and gourmet retail store, offers demonstration and hands-on cooking classes, as well as wine classes, private cooking parties and corporate team building events. Classes at Lincoln Square cover subjects from cooking basics to intensive Boot Camps as well as seasonal, date nights, healthy and kids classes. We have a food-friendly wine selection so students can select beverages to pair with the menu of their class. Sorry, BYOB is not allowed.
4747 N Lincoln Ave Lincoln Square, Chicago, IL 60625-2026
18
Museum Of Illusions Chicago
Chicago, Illinois·
4.5
(97) review
25 E Washington St, Chicago, IL 60602-1708
19
Michigan Avenue Bridge
Chicago, Illinois·
4.5
(985) review
The view from the bridge is one of the best vistas the city has to offer.
333 Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60601-3901
20
Wrigley Field
Chicago, Illinois·
4.5
(9953) review
Get a behind-the-scenes look at the legendary home of the Chicago Cubs with Wrigley Field Tours. Built in 1914, this must-see Chicago attraction houses more than 100 years of history. New this year, fans can join us on a non-gameday Ivy Tour which includes the opportunity to take a photo in front of Wrigley Field’s historic ivy wall.
1060 W. Addison St., Chicago, IL 60613-4566
21
Boystown
Chicago, Illinois·
4.5
(98) review
Located in Chicago's North Side, this vibrant neighborhood is known for its exciting nightlife and for being one of the largest LGBTQIA+ communities in the city. It's the host of the annual Chicago Pride Parade, and a must-see in the area is the Legacy Walk on Halsted Street, where you can learn about the contributions of the LGBTQIA+ community while admiring the colorful street art and rainbow crosswalks. Check out the unique shops and then grab a bite at one of the area's delicious Thai or Mexican restaurants. At night, visit one of the neighborhood's bars to enjoy a drag show, concert, and tasty cocktail. Consider taking a food or walking tour of Chicago that stops by Boystown. – Tripadvisor
Chicago, IL

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What's the driving distance between Kansas City and Chicago?
The distance is 504 miles
What's the travel time between Kansas City and Chicago?
The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 9h 26m mins in normal traffic
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