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How to get fromKansas City to Burlingtonby train, taxi, car, or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Kansas City to Burlington by train, taxi, car, or plane

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the taxi from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Burlingtontaxi taxi
    5h 24m
    $196–309
  2. Drive 274.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kansas City to Burlingtoncar car 274.1 mi
    5h 59m
    $50–73
  3. Fly, drive

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane MCI - MLI
    2. Drive from Moline-Airport-MLI to Burlingtoncar car
    7h 43m
    $98–499

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

Calendar97Weekly Planes
Duration5h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$88Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and Burlington, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Kansas City to Burlington. However, you can take the train to Galesburg Amtrak Station then take the taxi to Burlington. Alternatively, you can drive from Kansas City to Burlington in around 5h 59m.

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