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

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There are 5 ways to get from Kansas City to Cleveland by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane plane MCI - CLE
    5h 53m
    $153–853

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Toledobus bus
    4. Take the bus from Toledo to Clevelandbus bus
    17h 5m
    $106–251

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain train Floridian / ...
    14h 46m
    $254–513

  4. Drive 792.9 mi

    1. Drive from Kansas City to Clevelandcar car 792.9 mi
    13h 30m
    $145–209

  5. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Toledobus bus
    3. Take the train from Toledo to Cleveland Amtraktrain train
    15h 35m
    $264–483

Kansas City to Cleveland by train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration14h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$254Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 727.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 53m

What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and Cleveland, OH, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kansas City to Cleveland Amtrak via Chicago Union Station in around 14h 46m.

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