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

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane IND - MCI
    4h 54m
    $652–1,002

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0180s / ...
    8h 55m
    $79–147

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Bloomington-Normalbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    2. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Kansas Citytrain train Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
    13h 2m
    $168–341

  4. Drive 481.9 mi

    1. Drive from Indianapolis to Kansas Citycar car 481.9 mi
    8h 4m
    $88–127

  5. Bus, train via Galesburg

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Galesburgbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Kansas Citytrain train Southwest Chief
    10h 39m
    $126–257

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Napervilletrain train
    3. Take the train from Naperville Amtrak Station to Kansas Citytrain train
    14h 13m
    $199–405

Indianapolis to Kansas City by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar21Weekly Buses
Duration8h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$79Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 488.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 54m

What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Kansas City, MO, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from Indianapolis (IND) to Kansas City (MCI) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Kansas City Bus Station via St Louis Bus Station in around 8h 55m.

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