What is the cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Kansas City?

The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Kansas City is to bus which costs $70 - $150 and takes 9h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Indianapolis to Kansas City?

The fastest way to get from Indianapolis to Kansas City is to fly which takes 4h 52m and costs $600 - $1,000.

Is there a direct bus between Indianapolis and Kansas City?

No, there is no direct bus from Indianapolis station to Kansas City. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis Union Station and arriving at On 11Th At Central Westbound via St Louis Bus Station and On 12Th At Troost Westbound Farside. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Indianapolis and Kansas City?

No, there is no direct train from Indianapolis to Kansas City. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Kansas City via Chicago Union Station and Naperville Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 13m.

How far is it from Indianapolis to Kansas City?

The distance between Indianapolis and Kansas City is 491 miles. The road distance is 488.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Indianapolis to Kansas City without a car is to bus which takes 9h 8m and costs $70 - $150.

How long does it take to get from Indianapolis to Kansas City?

It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Indianapolis to Kansas City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Indianapolis to Kansas City bus from?

Indianapolis to Kansas City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Indianapolis Union Station.

Where do I catch the Indianapolis to Kansas City train from?

Indianapolis to Kansas City train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.

Train, bus or fly from Indianapolis to Kansas City?

The best way to get from Indianapolis to Kansas City is to fly which takes 4h 52m and costs $600 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $150 and takes 9h 8m, you could also train, which costs $190 - $410 and takes 14h 13m.

Where does the Indianapolis to Kansas City bus arrive?

Indianapolis to Kansas City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Indianapolis and Kansas City?

Kansas City is 1h behind Indianapolis. It is currently 2:23 PM in Indianapolis and 1:23 PM in Kansas City.

Where does the Indianapolis to Kansas City train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Indianapolis to Kansas City?

Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis to Kansas City is 488 miles. It takes approximately 8h 10m to drive from Indianapolis to Kansas City.

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

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Where can I stay near Kansas City?

There are 333+ hotels available in Kansas City.

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

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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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Fly
best
1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Kansas City (MCI)plane IND - MCI
4h 52m
$602–1,002
Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0421
2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0180s / ...
9h 8m
$72–144
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Bloomington-Normalbus Greyhound US0157S
2. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Kansas Citytrain Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
13h 2m
$156–339
Drive 485.3 mi
1. Drive from Indianapolis to Kansas Citycar 485.3 mi
8h 10m
$89–128
Bus, train via Galesburg
1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Galesburgbus Greyhound US0157S
2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Kansas Citytrain Southwest Chief
10h 39m
$124–253
Train
1. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Napervilletrain
3. Take the train from Naperville Amtrak Station to Kansas Citytrain
14h 13m
$197–405

Indianapolis to Kansas City by bus (Greyhound)

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Distance: 488.3 mi
Duration: 4h 52m

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

Southwest Airlines flies from Indianapolis (IND) to Kansas City (MCI) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Indianapolis Union Station to On 11Th At Central Westbound via St Louis Bus Station, Kansas City Bus Station, and On 12Th At Troost Westbound Farside in around 9h 8m.

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