There are 4 ways to get from Aurora to Kansas City by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Denver (DEN) to Kansas City (MCI)plane DEN - MCI
4h 37m$100–810Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1200 / ...
12h 43m$93–183Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Denver to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain California Zephyr
- Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Kansas Citytrain Southwest Chief
22h 41m$343–783Drive 589.4 mi
- Drive from Aurora to Kansas Citycar 589.4 mi
8h 59m$108–156
Aurora to Kansas City by train and bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Aurora to Kansas City is to bus which costs $90 - $190 and takes 12h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Aurora to Kansas City is to fly which takes 4h 37m and costs $100 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Aurora station to Kansas City station. However, there are services departing from Denver Union Station and arriving at Kansas City Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Aurora station to Kansas City. However, there are services departing from Peoria Station Track 2 and arriving at Kansas City via Denver and Galesburg Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 41m.
The distance between Aurora and Kansas City is 573 miles. The road distance is 592.9 miles.
The best way to get from Aurora to Kansas City without a car is to bus which takes 12h 43m and costs $90 - $190.
It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Aurora to Kansas City, including transfers.
Aurora to Kansas City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Denver Union Station.
Aurora to Kansas City train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Denver station.
The best way to get from Aurora to Kansas City is to fly which takes 4h 37m and costs $100 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $190 and takes 12h 43m, you could also train, which costs $340 - $800 and takes 22h 41m.
What companies run services between Aurora, CO, USA and Kansas City, MO, USA?
Frontier Airlines, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Denver (DEN) to Kansas City (MCI) hourly. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Denver Union Station to Kansas City Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $90–180 and the journey takes 11h 25m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Denver to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Flights from Denver to Kansas City via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $140–750
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Denver to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Denver to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Denver to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $260–600
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–180
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Denver Union Station to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $90–180
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Aurora to Kansas City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Kansas City Bus Station.
Kansas City is 1h ahead of Aurora. It is currently 4:16 AM in Aurora and 5:16 AM in Kansas City.
Aurora to Kansas City train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Galesburg Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aurora to Kansas City is 593 miles. It takes approximately 8h 59m to drive from Aurora to Kansas City.
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