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How to get fromKansas City to Appletonby plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 7 ways to get from Kansas City to Appleton by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Appleton International Airport

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    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Appleton International Airport (ATW)plane plane MCI - ATW
    5h 57m
    $99–518

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Appletonbus bus
    13h 35m
    $141–325

  3. Bus via La Crosse

    1. Take the bus from Kansas City to Owatonnabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Owatonna to Rochesterbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rochester to La Crossebus bus
    4. Take the bus from La Crosse Grand River Station to Appleton Valley Transitbus bus
    17h 15m
    $158–244

  4. Drive  571.7 mi

    1. Drive from Kansas City to Appletoncar car 571.7 mi
    10h 17m
    $105–151

  5. Fly to Green Bay

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Green Bay (GRB)plane plane MCI - GRB
    7h 11m
    $120–593

  6. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane MCI - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Appletonbus bus
    7h 16m
    $116–726

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kansas City to Minneapolisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Wausau Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Wausau Transit to Appletonbus bus
    17h 25m
    $124–188

Kansas City to Appleton by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration13h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$141Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 496.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 57m

What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and Appleton, WI, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Appleton International Airport (ATW) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kansas City to Appleton Valley Transit via Owatonna, Rochester, and La Crosse Grand River Station in around 17h 15m.

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