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

The cheapest way to get from Kansas City to Mackinaw is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 6h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kansas City to Mackinaw is to fly and taxi which takes 6h 22m and costs $170 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Kansas City and Mackinaw?

No, there is no direct bus from Kansas City to Mackinaw. However, there are services departing from Kansas City and arriving at Peoria via Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Kansas City and Mackinaw?

No, there is no direct train from Kansas City to Mackinaw. However, there are services departing from Kansas City and arriving at Bloomington-Normal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 32m.

How far is it from Kansas City to Mackinaw?

The distance between Kansas City and Mackinaw is 342 miles. The road distance is 371.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kansas City to Mackinaw without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 41m and costs $170 - $290.

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

It takes approximately 6h 41m to get from Kansas City to Mackinaw, including transfers.

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

Kansas City to Mackinaw bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Kansas City station.

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

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

Train or bus from Kansas City to Mackinaw?

The best way to get from Kansas City to Mackinaw is to bus which takes 9h 51m and costs $180 - $250. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $210 - $370 and takes 9h 32m.

Where does the Kansas City to Mackinaw bus arrive?

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

Where does the Kansas City to Mackinaw train arrive?

Kansas City to Mackinaw train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Bloomington-Normal station.

Can I drive from Kansas City to Mackinaw?

Yes, the driving distance between Kansas City to Mackinaw is 371 miles. It takes approximately 6h 22m to drive from Kansas City to Mackinaw.

Where can I stay near Mackinaw?

There are 33+ hotels available in Mackinaw.

Kansas City to Mackinaw - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and taxi

There are 7 ways to get from Kansas City to Mackinaw by train, bus, car, plane, taxi, or train (Amtrak)

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

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Kansas City to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain Southwest Chief
2. Take the bus from Galesburg to Peoriabus Btw 1402
6h 41m
$170–281
Drive 369 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Kansas City to Mackinawcar 369 mi
6h 22m
$68–98
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus Jefferson Lines 802 / ...
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Peoriabus Btw 1402
9h 51m
$182–242
Fly to Peoria International Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)plane MCI - PIA
2. Take the taxi from Peoria-Airport-PIA to Mackinawtaxi
6h 28m
$170–590
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Kansas City to Bloomington-Normaltrain Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
9h 32m
$212–369
Fly to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal, taxi
1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane MCI - BMI
2. Take the taxi from Bloomington-Airport-BMI to Mackinawtaxi
6h 22m
$170–590
Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train, taxi
1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane MCI - MDW
2. Take the train from Summit Amtrak to Bloomington-Normaltrain
3. Take the taxi from Bloomington-Normal to Mackinawtaxi
7h 35m
$178–593

Kansas City (MCI) to Peoria International Airport (PIA) flights

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5h 11mAverage Duration

$89Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Kansas City to Mackinaw.

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Distance: 339.9 mi
Duration: 6h 41m

What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and Mackinaw, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Kansas City to Mackinaw via Des Moines and Peoria in around 9h 51m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Kansas City to Bloomington-Normal once daily. Tickets cost $140–290 and the journey takes 8h 52m.

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