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How to get fromCentralia to Kansas Cityby train, bus, car, plane, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 6 ways to get from Centralia to Kansas City by train, bus, car, plane, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Centralia Amtrak to Carbondaletrain train
    2. Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 56m
    $68–152

  2. Drive 307.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Centralia to Kansas Citycar car 307.8 mi
    5h 35m
    $57–82

  3. Train, bus via Kansas City

    1. Take the train from Centralia Amtrak to Carbondaletrain train
    2. Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from St. Louis to Kansas Citytrain train
    10h 36m
    $118–272

  4. Train to Williamson County Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Centralia Amtrak to Carbondaletrain train
    2. Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane MWA - MCI
    8h 30m
    $178–777

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Centralia Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Napervilletrain train
    3. Take the train from Naperville Amtrak Station to Kansas Citytrain train
    13h 50m
    $205–442

  6. Train, bus to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Centralia Amtrak to Carbondaletrain train
    2. Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane STL - MCI
    8h 22m
    $121–685

Centralia to Kansas City by train and bus

Calendar17Weekly Services
Duration8h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$68Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 399.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 56m

What companies run services between Centralia, IL, USA and Kansas City, MO, USA?

You can take a train from Centralia Amtrak to Kansas City via Chicago Union Station and Naperville Amtrak Station in around 13h 50m.

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