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

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There are 5 ways to get from Cleveland to Kansas City by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane CLE - MCI
    6h 35m
    $142–802

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cleveland to Toledobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Toledo to Indianapolisbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    16h 45m
    $112–245

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas Citytrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    15h 9m
    $427–657

  4. Drive  793.1 mi

    1. Drive from Cleveland to Kansas Citycar car 793.1 mi
    13h 25m
    $145–210

  5. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Toledotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Toledo to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas Citytrain train
    15h 54m

Cleveland to Kansas City by train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration15h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$427Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 728 mi
  • Duration: 6h 35m

What companies run services between Cleveland, OH, USA and Kansas City, MO, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Kansas City (MCI) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cleveland Amtrak to Kansas City via Chicago Union Station in around 15h 9m.

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