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How to get fromDetroit Airport (DTW) to Kansas Cityby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or train

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane DTW - MCI
    3h 37m
    $394–1,013

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Detroit, MI to Indianapolis, INbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    17h 25m
    $101–219

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Dearborn to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Wolverine
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas Citytrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    14h 42m
    $217–472

  4. Drive 742.6 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Kansas Citycar car 742.6 mi
    12h 28m
    $136–196

  5. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Dearborn to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas Citytrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    15h 3m
    $222–422

Detroit Airport (DTW) to Kansas City by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration14h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$217Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 650.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 37m

What companies run services between Detroit Airport (DTW), USA and Kansas City, MO, USA?

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Detroit (DTW) to Kansas City (MCI) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal to Kansas City via Dearborn Transit Center, Dearborn, and Chicago Union Station in around 14h 42m.

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