There are 5 ways to get from Grinnell to Kansas City Airport (MCI) by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus to Des Moines, fly
best- Take the bus from Grinnell to Des Moinesbus
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Kansas City (MCI)plane DSM - MCI
6h 54m$206–1,026Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Grinnell to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0155S
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0156
6h 54m$37–69Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Grinnell to Kansas City-MCI243.2 mi
4h 13mDrive 243.2 mi
- Drive from Grinnell to Kansas City Airport (MCI)car 243.2 mi
4h 13m$45–65Bus, bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Grinnell to Iowa Citybus
- Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus
- Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Kansas City (MCI)plane CID - MCI
9h 39m
Grinnell to Kansas City Airport (MCI) by bus and foot (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Grinnell to Kansas City Airport (MCI) is to bus which costs $35 - $70 and takes 6h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Grinnell to Kansas City Airport (MCI) is to drive which takes 4h 13m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Grinnell to Kansas City Airport (MCI). However, there are services departing from Grinnell and arriving at On Bogota At Kci Site Eastbound via Des Moines and East Village - Bay C. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.
The distance between Grinnell and Kansas City Airport (MCI) is 239 miles. The road distance is 244.6 miles.
The best way to get from Grinnell to Kansas City Airport (MCI) without a car is to bus which takes 6h 54m and costs $35 - $70.
It takes approximately 6h 54m to get from Grinnell to Kansas City Airport (MCI), including transfers.
Grinnell to Kansas City Airport (MCI) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Grinnell station.
Grinnell to Kansas City Airport (MCI) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.
Yes, the driving distance between Grinnell to Kansas City Airport (MCI) is 245 miles. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Grinnell to Kansas City Airport (MCI).
There are 333+ hotels available in Kansas City Airport (MCI).
What companies run services between Grinnell, IA, USA and Kansas City Airport (MCI), USA?
You can take a bus from Grinnell to On Bogota At Kci Site Eastbound via Des Moines, Kansas City Bus Station, and East Village - Bay C in around 6h 54m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Des Moines to Kansas City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–850
Flights from Des Moines to Kansas City via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,100
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Kansas City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,200
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Kansas City via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $340–1,600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Des Moines to Kansas City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–850
Flights from Des Moines to Kansas City via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Kansas City via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $320–1,600
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Kansas City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,200
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Des Moines to Kansas City via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–850
Flights from Des Moines to Kansas City via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,100
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Des Moines to Kansas City via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–800
Flights from Des Moines to Kansas City via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Kansas City via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,200
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Kansas City via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 26m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $370–1,700
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Grinnell to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Grinnell to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–55
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Grinnell to Iowa City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–19
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-319-362-0375
- Website
- 380 Express Corridor Rides
Bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- 380 Express Corridor Rides
- Schedules at
- 380 Express Schedule
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Grinnell to Kansas City-MCI
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Grinnell and Kansas City Airport (MCI). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.


