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

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

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  1. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport

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    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane MCI - MKE
    3h 21m
    $110–650

  2. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

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    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MCI - MDW
    3h 48m
    $72–435

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    7h 53m
    $145–287

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson Lines 802 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicagobus bus Btw 1202 / ...
    10h 29m

  5. Drive 502.7 mi

    1. Drive from Kansas City to Chicagocar car 502.7 mi
    8h 43m
    $92–133

  6. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MCI - ORD
    4h 18m
    $352–755

  7. Fly to Traverse City

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane MCI - TVC
    5h 51m
    $95–550

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

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration7h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$145Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 457.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 21m

What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and Lake Michigan, MI, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Kansas City (MCI) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $140–290 and the journey takes 7h 41m.

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