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

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There are 5 ways to get from Jackson to Kansas City by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly to Kansas City

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    1. Fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane JAN - MCI
    5h 41m
    $159–696

  2. Drive 631.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Jackson to Kansas Citycar car 631.1 mi
    11h 42m
    $116–167

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Jackson to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1173
    2. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Kansas Citybus bus Jefferson 120
    14h 10m
    $142–221

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Jackson 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
    24h 48m
    $378–770

  5. Fly to Manhattan Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)plane plane JAN - MHK
    2. Drive from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Kansas Citycar car
    6h 42m
    $146–501

Jackson to Kansas City by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration24h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$378Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 581 mi
  • Duration: 5h 41m

What companies run services between Jackson, MS, USA and Kansas City, MO, USA?

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Kansas City (MCI) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jackson to Kansas City via Memphis Bus Station in around 14h 10m.

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