The average train between Kansas City and Detroit takes 22h 3m and the fastest train takes 15h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Kansas City to Detroit. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Kansas City and Detroit. The earliest departure is at 7:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kansas City is at 8:40 AM which arrives into Detroit at 2:07 PM. All services require a transfer at Chicago Union Station and take an average of 22h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Kansas City to Detroit. However, there are services departing from Kansas City station and arriving at Detroit station via Chicago Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 3m.
Kansas City to Detroit train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kansas City station.
Kansas City to Detroit train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Detroit station.
Book your Kansas City to Detroit train tickets online with Amtrak and Qline Detroit.
The distance between Kansas City and Detroit is 1,035.3 km. The road distance is 1,155 km.
You can take a train from Kansas City to Campus Martius - Southbound via Chicago Union Station, Detroit, and Baltimore St - Southbound in around 14h 31m.
