There are 7 ways to get from Kansas City to Notre Dame by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to South Bend
best- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to South Bend (SBN)plane MCI - SBN
5h 54m$140–775Drive 566.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Kansas City to Notre Damecar 566.2 mi
10h 2m$104–150Train via Naperville
- Take the train from Kansas City to Naperville Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain
11h 2m$152–313Bus
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago to South Bend, INbus
14h 8m$107–181Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane MCI - MDW
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airporttrain
7h 14m$105–484Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MCI - ORD
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airporttrain
7h 46m$405–844Train
- Take the train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Stationtrain Southwest Chief / ...
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airporttrain Eastbound from Chicago / ...
11h 11m$152–295
Kansas City (MCI) to South Bend (SBN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kansas City to Notre Dame is to drive which costs $100 - $150 and takes 10h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Kansas City to Notre Dame is to fly which takes 5h 54m and costs $140 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Kansas City station to Notre Dame. However, there are services departing from Kansas City Bus Station and arriving at South Bend, IN via Des Moines and Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Kansas City to Notre Dame station. However, there are services departing from Kansas City and arriving at South Bend Station via Naperville and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 2m.
The distance between Kansas City and Notre Dame is 503 miles. The road distance is 569.5 miles.
The best way to get from Kansas City to Notre Dame without a car is to train via Naperville which takes 11h 2m and costs $150 - $320.
It takes approximately 5h 54m to get from Kansas City to Notre Dame, including transfers.
Kansas City to Notre Dame bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Kansas City Bus Station.
Kansas City to Notre Dame train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kansas City station.
The best way to get from Kansas City to Notre Dame is to fly which takes 5h 54m and costs $140 - $800. Alternatively, you can train via Naperville, which costs $150 - $320 and takes 11h 2m, you could also bus, which costs $100 - $190 and takes 14h 8m.
What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and Notre Dame, IN, USA?
United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Kansas City (MCI) to South Bend (SBN) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kansas City to Notre Dame via Naperville, Chicago Union Station, and South Bend Station in around 11h 2m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Kansas City to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–440
Flights from Kansas City to Chicago Midway International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–460
Flights from Kansas City to Chicago Midway International Airport via Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $80–470
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kansas City to Naperville Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–240
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–260
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–90
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago to South Bend, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–24
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Kansas City to Notre Dame bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.
Notre Dame is 1h ahead of Kansas City. It is currently 12:22 PM in Kansas City and 1:22 PM in Notre Dame.
Kansas City to Notre Dame train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Naperville Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kansas City to Notre Dame is 570 miles. It takes approximately 10h 2m to drive from Kansas City to Notre Dame.
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