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

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane MCI - DTW
    5h 11m
    $392–1,002

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    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 Union Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    16h 10m
    $114–221

  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 Detroittrain train Wolverine
    14h 31m
    $234–473

  4. Drive 754.8 mi

    1. Drive from Kansas City to Detroitcar car 754.8 mi
    12h 48m
    $138–199

  5. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Detroitbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    14h 31m
    $244–433

Kansas City to Detroit by train and tram (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration14h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$234Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 672.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 11m

What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and Detroit, 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 Campus Martius - Southbound via Chicago Union Station, Detroit, and Baltimore St - Southbound in around 14h 31m.

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