There are 7 ways to get from Kansas City to Lake Michigan by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
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Fly to General Mitchell International Airport
best- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane MCI - MKE
3h 21m$100–700Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane MCI - MDW
3h 48m$72–455Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Stationtrain Southwest Chief / ...
7h 57m$112–252Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0156
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
11h 39m$83–136Drive 503.1 mi
- Drive from Kansas City to Chicagocar 503.1 mi
8h 42m$92–133Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MCI - ORD
4h 17m$372–805Fly to Traverse City
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Traverse City (TVC)plane MCI - TVC
6h 3m$90–550
Kansas City to Lake Michigan by train and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kansas City to Lake Michigan is to bus which costs $80 - $140 and takes 11h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Kansas City to Lake Michigan is to fly which takes 3h 21m and costs $100 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Kansas City station to Lake Michigan. However, there are services departing from Kansas City Bus Station and arriving at Congress Plaza & Michigan via Des Moines and Jefferson & Harrison. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Kansas City to Lake Michigan station. However, there are services departing from Kansas City and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 57m.
The distance between Kansas City and Lake Michigan is 460 miles. The road distance is 506 miles.
The best way to get from Kansas City to Lake Michigan without a car is to train which takes 7h 57m and costs $110 - $260.
It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Kansas City to Lake Michigan, including transfers.
Kansas City to Lake Michigan bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Kansas City Bus Station.
Kansas City to Lake Michigan train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kansas City station.
The best way to get from Kansas City to Lake Michigan is to fly which takes 3h 21m and costs $100 - $700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $260 and takes 7h 57m, you could also bus, which costs $80 - $140 and takes 11h 39m.
What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and Lake Michigan, MI, USA?
Southwest Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines 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 $100–250 and the journey takes 7h 41m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Kansas City to General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $100–700
Flights from Kansas City to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $110–700
Flights from Kansas City to General Mitchell International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–750
Flights from Kansas City to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–450
Flights from Kansas City to Chicago Midway International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–470
Flights from Kansas City to Chicago Midway International Airport via Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $85–500
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–250
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Kansas City to Lake Michigan bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.
Lake Michigan is 1h ahead of Kansas City. It is currently 9:28 AM in Kansas City and 10:28 AM in Lake Michigan.
Kansas City to Lake Michigan train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kansas City to Lake Michigan is 506 miles. It takes approximately 8h 42m to drive from Kansas City to Lake Michigan.