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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 6 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 from Capital Region International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane LAN - MCI
    5h 52m
    $119–672

  2. Drive  692.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lansing to Kansas Citycar car 692.7 mi
    11h 42m
    $115–166

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Napervilletrain train
    3. Take the train from Naperville Amtrak Station to Kansas Citytrain train
    14h 14m
    $338–549

  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

  5. Bus to Detroit, fly

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane DTW - MCI
    7h 59m
    $170–938

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Lansing to Kalamazoobus bus
    2. Take the train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas Citytrain train
    15h 59m
    $339–549

Lansing to Kansas City by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration14h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$338Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 607.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 52m

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

American Airlines and Delta fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Kansas City (MCI) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lansing to Kansas City via East Lansing, East Lansing Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, and Naperville Amtrak Station in around 14h 14m.

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