What is the cheapest way to get from Kansas City to Detroit?

The cheapest way to get from Kansas City to Detroit is to bus which costs $90 - $190 and takes 15h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kansas City to Detroit?

The fastest way to get from Kansas City to Detroit is to fly which takes 4h 59m and costs $120 - $400.

Is there a direct bus between Kansas City and Detroit?

No, there is no direct bus from Kansas City station to Detroit. However, there are services departing from Kansas City Bus Station and arriving at Detroit, MI via St Louis Bus Station and Indianapolis, IN. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Kansas City and Detroit?

No, there is no direct train from Kansas City to Detroit. However, there are services departing from Kansas City and arriving at Campus Martius - Southbound via Chicago Union Station and Baltimore St - Southbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 31m.

How far is it from Kansas City to Detroit?

The distance between Kansas City and Detroit is 677 miles. The road distance is 759.2 miles.

How do I travel from Kansas City to Detroit without a car?

The best way to get from Kansas City to Detroit without a car is to train which takes 14h 31m and costs $110 - $270.

How long does it take to get from Kansas City to Detroit?

It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Kansas City to Detroit, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kansas City to Detroit bus from?

Kansas City to Detroit bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Kansas City Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Kansas City to Detroit train from?

Kansas City to Detroit train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kansas City station.

Train, bus or fly from Kansas City to Detroit?

The best way to get from Kansas City to Detroit is to fly which takes 4h 59m and costs $120 - $400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $270 and takes 14h 31m, you could also bus, which costs $90 - $190 and takes 15h 30m.

Where does the Kansas City to Detroit bus arrive?

Kansas City to Detroit bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Kansas City and Detroit?

Detroit is 1h ahead of Kansas City. It is currently 10:47 AM in Kansas City and 11:47 AM in Detroit.

Where does the Kansas City to Detroit train arrive?

Kansas City to Detroit train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Kansas City to Detroit?

Yes, the driving distance between Kansas City to Detroit is 759 miles. It takes approximately 12h 50m to drive from Kansas City to Detroit.

How do I get a bus ticket from Kansas City to Detroit?

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Where can I stay near Detroit?

There are 478+ hotels available in Detroit.

Kansas City to Detroit - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Kansas City to Detroit by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly
best
1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Detroit (DTW)plane MCI - DTW
4h 59m
$122–392
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Detroit, MIbus
15h 30m
$93–182
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Stationtrain Southwest Chief / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain Wolverine
14h 31m
$114–263
Drive 754.8 mi
1. Drive from Kansas City to Detroitcar 754.8 mi
12h 50m
$138–199
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Stationtrain Southwest Chief / ...
2. Take the bus from Chicago to Detroit Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2552
16h 50m
$119–226

Kansas City to Detroit by train and tram (Amtrak)

14Weekly Services

14h 31mAverage Duration

$114Cheapest Price

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Distance: 673.1 mi
Duration: 4h 59m

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

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Detroit (DTW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, 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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