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

The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Kansas City is to bus which costs $50 - $95 and takes 7h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Springfield to Kansas City is to drive which takes 5h 17m and costs $55 - $85.

Is there a direct bus between Springfield and Kansas City?

No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to Kansas City station. However, there are services departing from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center and arriving at Kansas City Bus Station via St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Springfield and Kansas City?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Springfield and arriving at Kansas City. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 55m.

How far is it from Springfield to Kansas City?

The distance between Springfield and Kansas City is 348 miles. The road distance is 310.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Springfield to Kansas City without a car is to bus which takes 7h 15m and costs $50 - $95.

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

It takes approximately 7h 15m to get from Springfield to Kansas City, including transfers.

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

Springfield to Kansas City bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.

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

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

Train, bus or fly from Springfield to Kansas City?

The best way to get from Springfield to Kansas City is to bus which takes 7h 15m and costs $50 - $95. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $80 - $190 and takes 7h 55m, you could also fly, which costs $100 - $600 and takes 5h 51m.

Where does the Springfield to Kansas City bus arrive?

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

Where does the Springfield to Kansas City train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Springfield to Kansas City?

Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Kansas City is 311 miles. It takes approximately 5h 17m to drive from Springfield to Kansas City.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Kansas City?

There are 369+ hotels available in Kansas City.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Springfield to Kansas City by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), 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
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1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2521 / ...
2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1200 / ...
7h 15m
$52–94
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Springfield to Kansas Citytrain Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
7h 55m
$80–190
Drive 309.1 mi
1. Drive from Springfield to Kansas Citycar 309.1 mi
5h 17m
$57–82
Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Kansas City (MCI)plane SPI - MCI
5h 51m
$104–567
Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly
1. Take the taxi from Springfield to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi
2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Kansas City (MCI)plane DEC - MCI
6h 57m
$202–688
Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain
2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Kansas City (MCI)plane STL - MCI
6h 14m
$285–602

Springfield to Kansas City by bus

19Weekly Buses

7h 15mAverage Duration

$52Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Springfield to Kansas City.

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Distance: 345.9 mi
Duration: 7h 15m

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

You can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Kansas City Bus Station via St Louis Bus Station in around 7h 15m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Springfield to Kansas City once daily. Tickets cost $80–190 and the journey takes 7h 55m.

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