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

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There are 8 ways to get from Kansas City to East Lansing by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Capital Region International Airport

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    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane MCI - LAN
    6h 59m
    $154–854

  2. Drive 693.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kansas City to East Lansingcar car 693.1 mi
    11h 52m
    $127–183

  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 East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain train Blue Water
    12h 59m
    $208–429

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus bus
    16h 38m
    $157–268

  5. Fly to Detroit, bus

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane MCI - DTW
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to East Lansing, MIbus bus
    7h 10m
    $401–1,139

  6. Fly to Bishop International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane plane MCI - FNT
    2. Take the bus from Flint Station to East Lansing Michigan Flyerbus bus
    8h 8m
    $139–619

  7. Fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane MCI - GRR
    2. Take the bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to East Lansing Michigan Flyerbus bus
    10h 15m
    $167–883

  8. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to South Havenbus bus
    3. Take the bus from South Haven Potatoes Plus to East Lansing Michigan Flyerbus bus
    15h 35m
    $183–367

Kansas City to East Lansing by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$208Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 612.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 59m

What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and East Lansing, MI, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kansas City to EBD Michigan Ave before Delta St via Chicago Union Station, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and NBD Harrison past Service in around 12h 59m.

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