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How to get fromKansas City to Detroit Lakesby plane, taxi, bus, train, train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Kansas City to Detroit Lakes by plane, taxi, bus, train, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly to Hector International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Hector International Airport (FAR)plane plane MCI - FAR
    2. Take the taxi from Fargo-Airport-FAR to Detroit Lakestaxi taxi
    6h 33m
    $185–660

  2. Drive 628.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kansas City to Detroit Lakescar car 628.4 mi
    10h 19m
    $115–166

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Kansas City to St. Paulbus bus Jefferson Lines 802 / ...
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    13h 18m
    $138–276

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Naperville Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Stationtrain train
    21h 21m
    $327–672

  5. Fly to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)plane plane MCI - BRD
    2. Take the bus from Brainerd to Detroit Lakesbus bus
    8h 56m
    $136–550

  6. Fly to Grand Forks International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Grand Forks International Airport (GFK)plane plane MCI - GFK
    2. Take the train from Grand Forks Station to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 8m
    $151–649

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kansas City to Sioux Fallsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Fargobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Fargo to Detroit Lakesbus bus
    16h 10m
    $179–256

Kansas City to Detroit Lakes by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration13h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$138Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 609.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 33m

What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and Detroit Lakes, MN, USA?

You can take a train from Kansas City to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station via Naperville and Chicago Union Station in around 21h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kansas City to Detroit Lakes via Sioux Falls and Fargo in around 16h 10m.

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