What is the cheapest way to get from Kansas City to Lake Michigan Beach?

The cheapest way to get from Kansas City to Lake Michigan Beach is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 10h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kansas City to Lake Michigan Beach?

The fastest way to get from Kansas City to Lake Michigan Beach is to fly and taxi which takes 6h 24m and costs $250 - $900.

Is there a direct bus between Kansas City and Lake Michigan Beach?

No, there is no direct bus from Kansas City to Lake Michigan Beach station. However, there are services departing from Kansas City and arriving at St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station via Des Moines and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Kansas City and Lake Michigan Beach?

No, there is no direct train from Kansas City to Lake Michigan Beach station. However, there are services departing from Kansas City and arriving at St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 38m.

How far is it from Kansas City to Lake Michigan Beach?

The distance between Kansas City and Lake Michigan Beach is 537 miles. The road distance is 582.6 miles.

How do I travel from Kansas City to Lake Michigan Beach without a car?

The best way to get from Kansas City to Lake Michigan Beach without a car is to train which takes 10h 38m and costs $190 - $390.

How long does it take to get from Kansas City to Lake Michigan Beach?

It takes approximately 10h 38m to get from Kansas City to Lake Michigan Beach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kansas City to Lake Michigan Beach bus from?

Kansas City to Lake Michigan Beach bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Kansas City station.

Where do I catch the Kansas City to Lake Michigan Beach train from?

Kansas City to Lake Michigan Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kansas City station.

Train or bus from Kansas City to Lake Michigan Beach?

The best way to get from Kansas City to Lake Michigan Beach is to train which takes 10h 38m and costs $190 - $390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $250 and takes 14h 11m.

Where does the Kansas City to Lake Michigan Beach bus arrive?

Kansas City to Lake Michigan Beach bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Des Moines station.

What is the time difference between Kansas City and Lake Michigan Beach?

Lake Michigan Beach is 1h ahead of Kansas City. It is currently 12:27 AM in Kansas City and 1:27 AM in Lake Michigan Beach.

Where does the Kansas City to Lake Michigan Beach train arrive?

Kansas City to Lake Michigan Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Kansas City to Lake Michigan Beach?

Yes, the driving distance between Kansas City to Lake Michigan Beach is 583 miles. It takes approximately 10h 5m to drive from Kansas City to Lake Michigan Beach.

Where can I stay near Lake Michigan Beach?

There are 236+ hotels available in Lake Michigan Beach.

Kansas City to Lake Michigan Beach - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Kansas City to Lake Michigan Beach by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, plane, taxi, or train

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Stationtrain Southwest Chief / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Stationtrain Pere Marquette
10h 38m
$199–387
Drive 579.2 mi
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1. Drive from Kansas City to Lake Michigan Beachcar 579.2 mi
10h 5m
$106–153
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Stationbus
14h 11m
$140–246
Fly to South Bend, taxi
1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to South Bend (SBN)plane MCI - SBN
2. Take the taxi from South-Bend-Airport-SBN to Lake Michigan Beachtaxi
6h 24m
$250–860
Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane MCI - MDW
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Stationtrain
7h 5m
$133–538
Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MCI - ORD
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Stationtrain
7h 30m
$410–855

Kansas City (MCI) to South Bend (SBN) flights

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5h 20mAverage Duration

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Distance: 533.8 mi
Duration: 10h 38m

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

You can take a train from Kansas City to Lake Michigan Beach via Chicago Union Station and St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station in around 10h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kansas City to Lake Michigan Beach via Des Moines, Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, and St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station in around 14h 11m.

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