Rome2Rio

How to get fromKansas City to Litchfieldby bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or taxi

Find Transport to Litchfield

See all options

There are 5 ways to get from Kansas City to Litchfield by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0180s / ...
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Carlinville Stationtrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    6h 47m
    $94–165

  2. Drive 295.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kansas City to Litchfieldcar car 295.1 mi
    5h
    $54–78

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Carlinville Stationtrain train Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
    7h 59m
    $143–271

  4. Fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train, taxi

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane MCI - STL
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Carlinville Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Carlinville Station to Litchfieldtaxi taxi
    6h 21m
    $760–1,098

  5. Fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane MCI - SPI
    2. Take the train from Springfield to Carlinville Stationtrain train
    8h 8m
    $149–596

Kansas City (MCI) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration1h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$84Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kansas City to Litchfield.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 323.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 47m

What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and Litchfield, Montgomery County, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Kansas City to Carlinville Station once daily. Tickets cost $100–220 and the journey takes 7h 25m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound