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How to get fromAppleton to Kansas Cityby plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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

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  1. Fly from Appleton International Airport

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    1. Fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane ATW - MCI
    5h 39m
    $109–567

  2. Drive  570.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Appleton to Kansas Citycar car 570.7 mi
    10h 18m
    $105–151

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Appleton to Milwaukeebus bus
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas Citytrain train
    13h 27m
    $136–333

  4. Bus via La Crosse

    1. Take the bus from Appleton Valley Transit to La Crosse Grand River Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from La Crosse to Rochesterbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rochester to Owatonnabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Owatonna to Kansas Citybus bus
    17h 49m
    $158–249

  5. Fly from Green Bay

    1. Fly from Green Bay (GRB) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane GRB - MCI
    7h 12m
    $131–642

  6. Bus to General Mitchell International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Appleton to Milwaukee Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane MKE - MCI
    7h 13m
    $127–725

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Appleton to Wausau Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Wausau Transit Center to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Kansas Citybus bus
    17h 55m
    $123–186

Appleton to Kansas City by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration13h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$136Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 496.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 39m

What companies run services between Appleton, WI, USA and Kansas City, MO, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Kansas City (MCI) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Appleton Valley Transit to Kansas City via La Crosse, Rochester, and Owatonna in around 17h 49m.

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