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

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There are 7 ways to get from Kansas City to Lake Erie by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport

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    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane plane MCI - CLE
    5h 53m
    $153–753

  2. Fly to Erie International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Erie International Airport (ERI)plane plane MCI - ERI
    6h 11m
    $110–600

  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 / ...
    14h 57m
    $255–518

  4. Bus

    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
    17h 57m
    $121–257

  5. Drive 976.7 mi

    1. Drive from Kansas City to Buffalocar car 976.7 mi
    16h 40m
    $179–258

  6. Fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane MCI - BUF
    7h 11m
    $203–1,031

  7. 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
    16h 52m
    $178–403

Kansas City to Lake Erie by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration14h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$255Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 727.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 53m

What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and Lake Erie, 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 Ontario St & Rockwell Av via Chicago Union Station, Cleveland Amtrak, and E 6Th St & Lakeside Av in around 14h 57m.

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