There are 4 ways to get from Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Kansas by train, taxi, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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.
Train, taxi (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Kansas City to Newton Stationtrain Southwest Chief
- Take the taxi from Newton Station to Wichitataxi
6h 58m$135–230Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Lawrence Bus Stopbus Greyhound US1142 / ...
- Take the bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Wichita Bus Stopbus Greyhound US1142 / ...
7h 25m$30–62Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Kansas City-MCI to Wichita207.4 mi
3h 14mDrive 207.4 mi
- Drive from Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Wichitacar 207.4 mi
3h 14m$38–55
Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Kansas by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Kansas is to bus which costs $30 - $65 and takes 7h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Kansas is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Kansas. However, there are services departing from Kci Airport New Terminal and arriving at Wichita Bus Stop via Kansas City Bus Station and Lawrence Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.
The distance between Kansas City Airport (MCI) and Kansas is 252 miles. The road distance is 208.6 miles.
The best way to get from Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Kansas without a car is to train and taxi which takes 6h 58m and costs $130 - $230.
It takes approximately 6h 58m to get from Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Kansas, including transfers.
Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Kansas bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Kansas City Bus Station.
Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Kansas bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Lawrence Bus Stop station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Kansas is 209 miles. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Kansas.
There are 155+ hotels available in Kansas.
What companies run services between Kansas City Airport (MCI), USA and Kansas, USA?
You can take a bus from Kci Airport New Terminal to Wichita Bus Stop via East Village - Bay C, Kansas City Bus Station, and Lawrence Bus Stop in around 7h 25m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kansas City to Newton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Lawrence Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Wichita Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–50
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Lawrence Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–11
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Wichita Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Kansas City-MCI to Wichita
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Estimated price
- $75–90
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More Questions & Answers
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Kansas City Airport (MCI) and Kansas. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.









