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How to get fromKansas City to Albanyby train, car, bus, taxi, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Kansas City to Albany by train, car, bus, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train, drive (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Drive from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Albanycar car
    5h 39m
    $98–196

  2. Drive 382.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kansas City to Albanycar car 382.2 mi
    6h 31m
    $70–101

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Moline Center Stationbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Moline Center Station to Albanytaxi taxi
    8h 41m
    $140–215

  4. Fly, taxi

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane MCI - MLI
    2. Take the taxi from Moline-Airport-MLI to Albanytaxi taxi
    6h 52m
    $180–600

Kansas City (MCI) to Quad City International Airport (MLI) flights

Calendar97Weekly Planes
Duration5h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$88Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 335.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 39m

What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and Albany, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Kansas City to Albany. However, you can take the train to Galesburg Amtrak Station then drive to Albany. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Des Moines, take the bus to Moline Center Station, then take the taxi to Albany.

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