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

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There are 7 ways to get from Kansas City to 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 27m
    $92–502

  2. 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
    13h 35m
    $167–373

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station 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
    17h 14m
    $139–227

  4. Drive  689.2 mi

    1. Drive from Kansas City to Lansingcar car 689.2 mi
    11h 48m
    $126–182

  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 28m
    $403–1,141

  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 to Lansingbus bus
    8h 15m
    $135–621

  7. 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 CATA Intermodal Downtownbus bus
    14h 13m
    $152–322

Kansas City to Lansing by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration13h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$167Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 606.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 27m

What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and 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 SBD Capitol past W Washtenaw St via Chicago Union Station, East Lansing Amtrak Station, Capital Area Multimodal Gateway, EBD Gr. River past Abbot Rd, and WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE in around 13h 35m.

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