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

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

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  1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport

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    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane LAN - MCI
    5h 58m
    $156–780

  2. Drive 696.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from East Lansing to Kansas Citycar car 696.6 mi
    11h 47m
    $128–184

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Blue Water
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas Citytrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    13h 23m
    $206–431

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus
    17h 49m

  5. Bus to Detroit, fly

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Marriott to DTW McNamara Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane DTW - MCI
    6h 42m
    $400–1,130

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to South Haven Potatoes Plusbus bus
    2. Take the bus from South Haven to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas Citytrain train
    15h 32m
    $182–367

East Lansing to Kansas City by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration13h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$206Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 609.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 58m

What companies run services between East Lansing, MI, USA and Kansas City, MO, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Kansas City (MCI) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE to Kansas City via Capital Area Multimodal Gateway, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 13h 23m.

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