There are 5 ways to get from Kansas City to Dearborn by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Detroit (DTW)plane MCI - DTW
4h 49m$392–1,102Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Detroitbus
16h 39m$114–203Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Stationtrain Southwest Chief / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Dearborntrain Wolverine
14h 1m$382–599Drive 744.7 mi
- Drive from Kansas City to Dearborncar 744.7 mi
12h 48m$136–197Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Stationtrain Southwest Chief / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Dearbornbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
14h 1m
Kansas City to Dearborn by train and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kansas City to Dearborn is to bus which costs $110 - $210 and takes 16h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Kansas City to Dearborn is to fly which takes 4h 49m and costs $390 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Kansas City station to Dearborn. However, there are services departing from Kansas City Bus Station and arriving at Schaefer & Michigan via St Louis Bus Station, Indianapolis and Lafayette & Fifth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Kansas City to Dearborn. However, there are services departing from Kansas City and arriving at Dearborn via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 1m.
The distance between Kansas City and Dearborn is 670 miles. The road distance is 749.1 miles.
The best way to get from Kansas City to Dearborn without a car is to train which takes 14h 1m and costs $380 - $600.
It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Kansas City to Dearborn, including transfers.
Kansas City to Dearborn bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Kansas City Bus Station.
Kansas City to Dearborn train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kansas City station.
The best way to get from Kansas City to Dearborn is to fly which takes 4h 49m and costs $390 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $380 - $600 and takes 14h 1m, you could also bus, which costs $110 - $210 and takes 16h 39m.
What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and Dearborn, MI, USA?
Delta and Southwest Airlines fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Detroit (DTW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kansas City to Michigan & Schaefer via Chicago Union Station, Dearborn, and Dearborn Transit Center in around 14h 1m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Kansas City to Detroit via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $130–800
Flights from Kansas City to Detroit via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Flights from Kansas City to Detroit via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $170–850
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Kansas City to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $240–370
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Dearborn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $140–230
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $240–370
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Indianapolis to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–70
- Website
- Barons Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Dearborn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
Kansas City to Dearborn bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Dearborn is 1h ahead of Kansas City. It is currently 6:05 AM in Kansas City and 7:05 AM in Dearborn.
Kansas City to Dearborn train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kansas City to Dearborn is 749 miles. It takes approximately 12h 48m to drive from Kansas City to Dearborn.
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