There are 8 ways to get from Kalamazoo to Kansas City by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas Citytrain Southwest Chief / ...
10h 39m$147–342Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
14h 40m$93–183Drive 622.3 mi
- Drive from Kalamazoo to Kansas Citycar 622.3 mi
10h 35m$114–164Fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport
- Fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Kansas City (MCI)plane AZO - MCI
7h 32m$96–552Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Kansas City (MCI)plane MDW - MCI
7h 12m$142–740Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kansas City (MCI)plane ORD - MCI
7h 35m$409–887Bus to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Grand Rapidsbus
- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Kansas City (MCI)plane GRR - MCI
9h 19m$154–828Train to Detroit, fly
- Take the train from Kalamazoo to Dearborntrain
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Kansas City (MCI)plane DTW - MCI
8h 7m$428–1,182
Kalamazoo to Kansas City by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kalamazoo to Kansas City is to bus which costs $90 - $190 and takes 14h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Kalamazoo to Kansas City is to train and fly which takes 7h 12m and costs $140 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Kalamazoo to Kansas City station. However, there are services departing from Kalamazoo Bus Stop and arriving at Kansas City Bus Station via Chicago Bus Station and Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Kalamazoo to Kansas City. However, there are services departing from Kalamazoo and arriving at Kansas City via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 39m.
The distance between Kalamazoo and Kansas City is 575 miles. The road distance is 625.9 miles.
The best way to get from Kalamazoo to Kansas City without a car is to train which takes 10h 39m and costs $140 - $350.
It takes approximately 10h 39m to get from Kalamazoo to Kansas City, including transfers.
Kalamazoo to Kansas City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Kalamazoo Bus Stop station.
Kalamazoo to Kansas City train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kalamazoo station.
The best way to get from Kalamazoo to Kansas City is to train which takes 10h 39m and costs $140 - $350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $190 and takes 14h 40m, you could also fly, which costs $95 - $550 and takes 7h 32m.
What companies run services between Kalamazoo, MI, USA and Kansas City, MO, USA?
You can take a train from Kalamazoo to Kansas City via Chicago Union Station in around 10h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Station via Chicago Bus Station and Des Moines in around 14h 40m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Kansas City via Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Kansas City via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–800
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Kansas City via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $280–1,300
Flights from Detroit to Kansas City via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Flights from Detroit to Kansas City via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–800
Flights from Detroit to Kansas City via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $180–900
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–260
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kalamazoo to Dearborn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Kalamazoo to Kansas City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Kansas City is 1h behind Kalamazoo. It is currently 12:16 PM in Kalamazoo and 11:16 AM in Kansas City.
Kalamazoo to Kansas City train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kalamazoo to Kansas City is 626 miles. It takes approximately 10h 35m to drive from Kalamazoo to Kansas City.
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