What is the cheapest way to get from Springfield to Lee's Summit?

The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Lee's Summit is to drive which costs $55 - $80 and takes 5h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Springfield to Lee's Summit?

The fastest way to get from Springfield to Lee's Summit is to drive which takes 5h 30m and costs $55 - $80.

Is there a direct train between Springfield and Lee's Summit?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Springfield and arriving at Lee's Summit Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 59m.

How far is it from Springfield to Lee's Summit?

The distance between Springfield and Lee's Summit is 353 miles. The road distance is 302.8 miles.

How do I travel from Springfield to Lee's Summit without a car?

The best way to get from Springfield to Lee's Summit without a car is to train which takes 6h 59m and costs $35 - $130.

How long does it take to get from Springfield to Lee's Summit?

The train from Springfield to Lee's Summit Station takes 6h 59m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Springfield to Lee's Summit train from?

Springfield to Lee's Summit train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Springfield station.

Train or fly from Springfield to Lee's Summit?

The best way to get from Springfield to Lee's Summit is to train which takes 6h 59m and costs $35 - $130. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $100 - $600 and takes 9h 2m.

Where does the Springfield to Lee's Summit train arrive?

Springfield to Lee's Summit train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Lee's Summit Station.

Can I drive from Springfield to Lee's Summit?

Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Lee's Summit is 303 miles. It takes approximately 5h 30m to drive from Springfield to Lee's Summit.

How do I get a train ticket from Springfield to Lee's Summit?

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Where can I stay near Lee's Summit?

There are 166+ hotels available in Lee's Summit.

Springfield to Lee's Summit - 4 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Springfield to Lee's Summit by train (Amtrak), car, plane, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Springfield to Lee's Summit Stationtrain Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
6h 59m
$35–130
Drive 301 mi
1. Drive from Springfield to Lee's Summitcar 301 mi
5h 30m
$55–80
Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Kansas City (MCI)plane SPI - MCI
9h 2m
$109–582
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
9h 27m
$212–703

Springfield to Lee's Summit by train (Amtrak)

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6h 59mAverage Duration

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Distance: 351.4 mi
Duration: 6h 59m

What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Lee's Summit, MO, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Springfield to Lee's Summit Station once daily. Tickets cost $35–130 and the journey takes 6h 59m. Alternatively, American Airlines, Breeze Airways, and Southwest Airlines fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Kansas City (MCI) twice daily.

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