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

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane plane MCI - CLE
    6h 21m
    $156–756

  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 Columbusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Columbus - Downtown - Mound St to Cleveland Ohio Greyhound Stationbus bus
    18h 7m
    $118–254

  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 / ...
    15h 34m
    $255–518

  4. Drive 793.9 mi

    1. Drive from Kansas City to Cleveland, OHcar car 793.9 mi
    13h 28m
    $145–210

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Shipshewanabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Shipshewana to Clevelandbus bus
    17h 3m
    $175–400

Kansas City to Cleveland, OH by bus and foot

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration18h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$118Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 729.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 21m

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 Payne Av & E 30Th St via Chicago Union Station, Cleveland Amtrak, and Prospect Av & W 3Rd St in around 15h 34m.

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