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

The cheapest way to get from Lansing to Kansas City is to drive which costs $120 - $190 and takes 11h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lansing to Kansas City is to fly which takes 5h 27m and costs $140 - $850.

Is there a direct bus between Lansing and Kansas City?

No, there is no direct bus from Lansing to Kansas City station. However, there are services departing from NBD Grand Ave before E Allegan St and arriving at Kansas City Bus Station via WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE, East Lansing Amtrak Station, Chicago Bus Station and Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Lansing and Kansas City?

No, there is no direct train from Lansing station to Kansas City. However, there are services departing from East Lansing Amtrak Station and arriving at Kansas City via Chicago Union Station and Naperville Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 14m.

How far is it from Lansing to Kansas City?

The distance between Lansing and Kansas City is 611 miles. The road distance is 696.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lansing to Kansas City without a car is to train which takes 14h 14m and costs $150 - $380.

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

It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Lansing to Kansas City, including transfers.

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

Lansing to Kansas City bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from East Lansing Amtrak Station.

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

Lansing to Kansas City train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from East Lansing Amtrak Station.

Train, bus or fly from Lansing to Kansas City?

The best way to get from Lansing to Kansas City is to fly which takes 5h 27m and costs $140 - $850. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $150 - $380 and takes 14h 14m, you could also bus, which costs $140 - $260 and takes 17h 35m.

Where does the Lansing to Kansas City bus arrive?

Lansing to Kansas City bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

What is the time difference between Lansing and Kansas City?

Kansas City is 1h behind Lansing. It is currently 2:32 AM in Lansing and 1:32 AM in Kansas City.

Where does the Lansing to Kansas City train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lansing to Kansas City?

Yes, the driving distance between Lansing to Kansas City is 697 miles. It takes approximately 11h 42m to drive from Lansing to Kansas City.

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

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Where can I stay near Kansas City?

There are 491+ hotels available in Kansas City.

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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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Fly
best
1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Kansas City (MCI)plane LAN - MCI
5h 27m
$149–822
Drive 692.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Lansing to Kansas Citycar 692.7 mi
11h 42m
$127–183
Train
1. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Napervilletrain
3. Take the train from Naperville Amtrak Station to Kansas Citytrain
14h 14m
$158–379
Bus
1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
17h 35m
$148–258
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from CATA Intermodal Downtown to South Haven Potatoes Plusbus
2. Take the bus from South Haven to Chicago Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas Citytrain
14h 57m
$149–331

Lansing to Kansas City by bus and train

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14h 14mAverage Duration

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Distance: 607.3 mi
Duration: 5h 27m

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

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

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