What is the cheapest way to get from East Lansing to Kansas City?

The cheapest way to get from East Lansing to Kansas City is to drive which costs $120 - $190 and takes 11h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from East Lansing to Kansas City?

The fastest way to get from East Lansing to Kansas City is to fly which takes 6h 19m and costs $120 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between East Lansing and Kansas City?

No, there is no direct bus from East Lansing to Kansas City station. However, there are services departing from WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE and arriving at Kansas City Bus Station via East Lansing Amtrak Station, Chicago Bus Station and Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 54m.

Is there a direct train between East Lansing and Kansas City?

No, there is no direct train from East Lansing station to Kansas City. However, there are services departing from East Lansing Amtrak Station and arriving at Kansas City via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 23m.

How far is it from East Lansing to Kansas City?

The distance between East Lansing and Kansas City is 613 miles. The road distance is 700.7 miles.

How do I travel from East Lansing to Kansas City without a car?

The best way to get from East Lansing to Kansas City without a car is to train which takes 13h 23m and costs $150 - $390.

How long does it take to get from East Lansing to Kansas City?

It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from East Lansing to Kansas City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the East Lansing to Kansas City bus from?

East Lansing to Kansas City bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from East Lansing Amtrak Station.

Where do I catch the East Lansing to Kansas City train from?

East Lansing to Kansas City train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from East Lansing Amtrak Station.

Train, bus or fly from East Lansing to Kansas City?

The best way to get from East Lansing to Kansas City is to fly which takes 6h 19m and costs $120 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $150 - $390 and takes 13h 23m, you could also bus, which costs $130 - $220 and takes 16h 54m.

Where does the East Lansing to Kansas City bus arrive?

East Lansing to Kansas City bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

What is the time difference between East Lansing and Kansas City?

Kansas City is 1h behind East Lansing. It is currently 4:32 PM in East Lansing and 3:32 PM in Kansas City.

Where does the East Lansing to Kansas City train arrive?

East Lansing to Kansas City train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from East Lansing to Kansas City?

Yes, the driving distance between East Lansing to Kansas City is 701 miles. It takes approximately 11h 47m to drive from East Lansing to Kansas City.

How do I get a train ticket from East Lansing to Kansas City?

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Where can I stay near Kansas City?

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East Lansing to Kansas City - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

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Fly from Capital Region International Airport
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1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Kansas City (MCI)plane LAN - MCI
6h 19m
$121–630
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Blue Water
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas Citytrain Southwest Chief / ...
13h 23m
$151–381
Bus
1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
16h 54m
$131–216
Drive 696.6 mi
1. Drive from East Lansing to Kansas Citycar 696.6 mi
11h 47m
$128–184
Bus to Detroit, fly
1. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus
2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Kansas City (MCI)plane DTW - MCI
6h 40m
$400–1,132
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to South Haven Potatoes Plusbus
2. Take the bus from South Haven to Chicago Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas Citytrain
15h 32m
$140–331

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

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13h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 609.8 mi
Duration: 6h 19m

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

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Kansas City (MCI) every 4 hours. 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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