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Kansas City to Detroit trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Kansas City and Detroit takes 26h 1m and the fastest train takes 23h 51m. 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.

26h 1m
Duration
718 mi
Distance
$230
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

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  1. Take the train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
  2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain train Wolverine
14h 31m
$194–428

Kansas City to Detroit train times

Trains run twice daily between Kansas City and Detroit. The earliest departure is at 7:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kansas City is at 8:40 AM which arrives into Detroit at 1:52 PM. All services require a transfer at Chicago Union Station and take an average of 26h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 717.8 mi
  • Duration: 26h 1m

What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?

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.

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