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How to get fromLansing to Kansas Cityby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, bus, or train

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane LAN - MCI
    6h 13m
    $149–772

  2. Drive 692.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lansing to Kansas Citycar car 692.7 mi
    11h 42m
    $127–183

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Blue Water
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas Citytrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    14h 4m
    $193–433

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    17h 35m
    $157–263

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from CATA Intermodal Downtown to South Haven Potatoes Plusbus bus
    2. Take the bus from South Haven to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas Citytrain train
    14h 57m
    $170–366

Lansing to Kansas City by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration14h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$193Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 607.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 13m

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

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Kansas City (MCI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from NBD Grand Ave before E Allegan St to Kansas City via EBD Gr. River past Abbot Rd, WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE, Capital Area Multimodal Gateway, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 14h 4m.

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