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Trip Overview

The train between Kansas City and Lake Charles takes 2d 6h. The train runs, on average, 3 times per week from Kansas City to Lake Charles. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2d 6h
Duration
1,586 mi
Distance
$1,008
Average price
3 times a week
Frequency

Kansas City to Lake Charles train times

Trains run 3 times a week between Kansas City and Lake Charles. The service departs Kansas City at 7:01 AM in the morning, which arrives into Lake Charles at 13:55:00. All services require a transfer at Naperville and take an average of 2d 6h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    AmtrakMetraAmtrakAmtrak2d 6h • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    AmtrakMetraAmtrakAmtrak2d 6h • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    AmtrakMetraAmtrakAmtrak2d 6h • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Kansas City to Lake Charles? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Kansas City to Lake Charles.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,586.1 mi
  • Duration: 2d 6h

What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and Lake Charles, LA, USA?

You can take a train from Kansas City to Lake Charles Station via Naperville, Chicago Union Station, and New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal in around 34h 58m.

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