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How to get fromKansas City to Lansingby plane, train (Amtrak), car, bus or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Kansas City to Lansing by plane, train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Capital Region International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)planeMCI - LAN
    6h 31m
    $122–702

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Chicago Union StationtrainSouthwest Chief / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak StationtrainBlue Water
    13h 26m
    $101–356

  3. Drive 689.2 mi

    1. Drive from Kansas City to Lansingcar689.2 mi
    11h 41m
    $126–182

  4. Fly to Detroit, bus

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Detroit (DTW)planeMCI - DTW
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to East Lansing, MIbus
    7h 24m
    $143–411

  5. Fly to Bishop International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)planeMCI - FNT
    2. Take the bus from Flint, MI to East Lansing, MIbus
    8h 34m
    $136–562

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazootrain
    3. Take the bus from Kalamazoo, MI to Lansing, MIbus
    16h 7m
    $128–344

Kansas City to Lansing by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration13h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$101Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kansas City to SBD Boston Blvd past Mount Hope via Chicago Union Station, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and Capital Area Multimodal Gateway in around 13h 26m.

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