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

The cheapest way to get from Kansas City to Springfield is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kansas City to Springfield is to drive which takes 5h 15m and costs $55 - $85.

Is there a direct bus between Kansas City and Springfield?

No, there is no direct bus from Kansas City station to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Kansas City Bus Station and arriving at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Kansas City and Springfield?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kansas City and arriving at Springfield. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 3m.

How far is it from Kansas City to Springfield?

The distance between Kansas City and Springfield is 347 miles. The road distance is 310.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kansas City to Springfield without a car is to bus which takes 6h 45m and costs $55 - $110.

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

It takes approximately 6h 45m to get from Kansas City to Springfield, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train, bus or fly from Kansas City to Springfield?

The best way to get from Kansas City to Springfield is to bus which takes 6h 45m and costs $55 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $220 and takes 8h 3m, you could also fly, which costs $120 - $700 and takes 5h 55m.

Where does the Kansas City to Springfield bus arrive?

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

Where does the Kansas City to Springfield train arrive?

Kansas City to Springfield train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Springfield station.

Can I drive from Kansas City to Springfield?

Yes, the driving distance between Kansas City to Springfield is 310 miles. It takes approximately 5h 15m to drive from Kansas City to Springfield.

How do I get a train ticket from Kansas City to Springfield?

Book your Kansas City to Springfield train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Kansas City to Springfield bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Springfield?

There are 38+ hotels available in Springfield.

Kansas City to Springfield - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Kansas City to Springfield by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, taxi, or train

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

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus StationGreyhound US0136 / ...
2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer CenterFlixBus N2521 / ...
6h 45m
$55–102
Train (Amtrak)
cheapest
1. Take the train from Kansas City to SpringfieldLincoln Service Missouri River Runner
8h 3m
$45–220
Drive 308.5 mi
1. Drive from Kansas City to Springfield308.5 mi
5h 15m
$57–82
Fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)MCI - SPI
5h 55m
$124–667
Fly to Decatur Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Decatur Airport (DEC)MCI - DEC
2. Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Springfield
6h 43m
$190–600
Fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train
1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)MCI - STL
2. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfield
6h 12m
$261–758

Kansas City to Springfield by bus

19Weekly Buses

6h 45mAverage Duration

$55Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 345 mi
Duration: 6h 45m

What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via St Louis Bus Station in around 6h 45m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Kansas City to Springfield once daily. Tickets cost $45–220 and the journey takes 8h 3m.

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