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How to get fromBurlington to Kansas Cityby taxi, train, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Burlington to Kansas City by taxi, train, car, or plane

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  1. Taxi, train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Burlington to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Kansas Citytrain train Southwest Chief
    5h 43m
    $194–309

  2. Drive 272.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Burlington to Kansas Citycar car 272.6 mi
    6h 2m
    $50–72

  3. Drive to Quad City International Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Burlington to Moline-Airport-MLIcar car
    2. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane MLI - MCI
    7h 30m
    $108–569

  4. Taxi, train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Burlington to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane MDW - MCI
    8h 50m
    $264–897

  5. Taxi, train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Burlington to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane ORD - MCI
    9h 11m
    $511–994

Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Kansas City (MCI) flights

Calendar102Weekly Planes
Duration5h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$98Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 319.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 43m

What companies run services between Burlington, IA, USA and Kansas City, MO, USA?

There is no direct connection from Burlington to Kansas City. However, you can take the taxi to Galesburg Amtrak Station then take the train to Kansas City. Alternatively, you can drive from Burlington to Kansas City in around 6h 2m.

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