The train between Kansas City and Springfield takes 32h 9m. There is at least one train per day from Kansas City to Springfield. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run once daily between Kansas City and Springfield. The earliest departure is at 8:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kansas City is at 8:40 AM which arrives into Springfield at 5:49 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 32h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Kansas City to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Kansas City station and arriving at Springfield station via Chicago Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 9m.
Kansas City to Springfield train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kansas City station.
Kansas City to Springfield train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Springfield station.
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The distance between Kansas City and Springfield is 1,880.7 km. The road distance is 2,174 km.
You can take a train from Kansas City to Springfield via Chicago Union Station in around 28h.