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

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There are 7 ways to get from Normal to Kansas City by bus, train, car, plane, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Galesburgbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Kansas Citytrain train Southwest Chief
    7h 19m
    $93–195

  2. Drive 374.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Normal to Kansas Citycar car 374.5 mi
    6h 26m
    $69–99

  3. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal

    1. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane BMI - MCI
    7h 46m
    $111–651

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Kansas Citytrain train Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
    8h 52m
    $120–270

  5. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Summit Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane MDW - MCI
    6h 49m
    $166–922

  6. Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to St. Louistrain train
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane STL - MCI
    7h 11m
    $149–849

  7. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane ORD - MCI
    7h 40m
    $268–631

Normal to Kansas City by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$93Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 357.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 19m

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

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Kansas City (MCI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Bloomington-Normal to Kansas City once daily. Tickets cost $120–270 and the journey takes 8h 52m.

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