What is the cheapest way to get from Kansas City to Lansing?

The cheapest way to get from Kansas City to Lansing is to drive which costs $120 - $190 and takes 11h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kansas City to Lansing?

The fastest way to get from Kansas City to Lansing is to fly which takes 6h 22m and costs $150 - $850.

Is there a direct bus between Kansas City and Lansing?

No, there is no direct bus from Kansas City station to Lansing. However, there are services departing from Kansas City Bus Station and arriving at CATA Intermodal Downtown via St Louis Bus Station, Chicago and South Haven Potatoes Plus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Kansas City and Lansing?

No, there is no direct train from Kansas City to Lansing station. However, there are services departing from Kansas City and arriving at East Lansing Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 35m.

How far is it from Kansas City to Lansing?

The distance between Kansas City and Lansing is 610 miles. The road distance is 693.3 miles.

How do I travel from Kansas City to Lansing without a car?

The best way to get from Kansas City to Lansing without a car is to train and bus which takes 13h 31m and costs $220 - $400.

How long does it take to get from Kansas City to Lansing?

It takes approximately 6h 22m to get from Kansas City to Lansing, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kansas City to Lansing bus from?

Kansas City to Lansing bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Kansas City Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Kansas City to Lansing train from?

Kansas City to Lansing train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kansas City station.

Train, bus or fly from Kansas City to Lansing?

The best way to get from Kansas City to Lansing is to fly which takes 6h 22m and costs $150 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $230 and takes 16h 48m, you could also train, which costs $210 - $430 and takes 13h 35m.

Where does the Kansas City to Lansing bus arrive?

Kansas City to Lansing bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Kansas City and Lansing?

Lansing is 1h ahead of Kansas City. It is currently 10:35 PM in Kansas City and 11:35 PM in Lansing.

Where does the Kansas City to Lansing train arrive?

Kansas City to Lansing train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Kansas City to Lansing?

Yes, the driving distance between Kansas City to Lansing is 693 miles. It takes approximately 11h 48m to drive from Kansas City to Lansing.

How do I get a bus ticket from Kansas City to Lansing?

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Where can I stay near Lansing?

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

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Fly to Capital Region International Airport
best
1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane MCI - LAN
6h 22m
$152–852
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicagobus
3. Take the bus from Chicago to South Havenbus
4. Take the bus from South Haven Potatoes Plus to CATA Intermodal Downtownbus
16h 48m
$124–229
Train, bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Stationtrain Southwest Chief / ...
2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
13h 31m
$220–398
Drive 689.2 mi
1. Drive from Kansas City to Lansingcar 689.2 mi
11h 48m
$126–182
Fly to Detroit, bus
1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Detroit (DTW)plane MCI - DTW
2. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to East Lansing, MIbus
7h 32m
$403–1,141
Fly to Bishop International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane MCI - FNT
2. Take the bus from Flint Station to CATA Intermodal Downtownbus
8h 34m
$140–621
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Stationtrain Southwest Chief / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain Blue Water
13h 35m
$212–430

Kansas City to Lansing by train and bus (Amtrak)

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Distance: 606.5 mi
Duration: 6h 22m

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 bus from Kansas City Bus Station to CATA Intermodal Downtown via St Louis Bus Station, Chicago, South Haven, and South Haven Potatoes Plus in around 16h 48m.

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