There are 8 ways to get from Kansas City to Winnipeg by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), 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 Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport
best- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG)plane MCI - YWG
7h 33m$154–854Bus
- Take the bus from Kansas City to St. Paulbus
- Take the bus from St. Paul to Duluthbus
- Take the bus from Duluth Transportation Center East to Ironwoodbus
- Take the bus from Ironwood to Sault Ste. Marie, MIbus
- Take the bus from Sault Ste Marie to Thunder Baybus
- Take the bus from Thunder Bay to Winnipegbus
44h 18m$408–773Train via Detroit
- 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 Detroittrain
- Take the train from Windsor to Toronto Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Winnipegtrain
2d 7h$798–1,945Drive 1,308.6 km
- Drive from Kansas City to Winnipegcar 1,308.6 km
12h 38m$266–384Fly to Grand Forks International Airport, drive
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Grand Forks International Airport (GFK)plane MCI - GFK
- Drive from Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) to Winnipegcar
8h 12m$175–820Fly to Hector International Airport, drive
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Hector International Airport (FAR)plane MCI - FAR
- Drive from Fargo-Airport-FAR to Winnipegcar
9h 8m$200–860Train
- Take the train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Buffalo Depew Stationtrain
- Take the train from Buffalo to Toronto Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Winnipegtrain
2d 11h$850–2,171Bus, train
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbusbus
- Take the bus from Columbus to Torontobus
- Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Winnipegtrain
2d 14h$684–1,342
Kansas City to Winnipeg by train and car
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kansas City to Winnipeg is to drive which costs $260 - $390 and takes 12h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Kansas City to Winnipeg is to fly which takes 7h 33m and costs $150 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Kansas City to Winnipeg. However, there are services departing from Kansas City and arriving at Winnipeg via St. Paul, Duluth Transportation Center East, Ironwood, Sault Ste Marie and Thunder Bay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Kansas City to Winnipeg. However, there are services departing from Kansas City and arriving at Winnipeg via Naperville, Chicago Union Station, Windsor and Toronto Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 7h.
The distance between Kansas City and Winnipeg is 1239 km. The road distance is 1308.6 km.
The best way to get from Kansas City to Winnipeg without a car is to train which takes 2 days 11h and costs $850 - $2,200.
It takes approximately 7h 33m to get from Kansas City to Winnipeg, including transfers.
Kansas City to Winnipeg bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Kansas City station.
Kansas City to Winnipeg train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kansas City station.
The best way to get from Kansas City to Winnipeg is to fly which takes 7h 33m and costs $150 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $400 - $800 and takes 44h 18m, you could also train via Detroit, which costs $800 - $2,000 and takes 2 days 7h.
What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and Winnipeg, MB, Canada?
Delta, United Airlines, and WestJet fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kansas City to Winnipeg via St. Paul, Duluth Transportation Center East, Ironwood, Sault Ste. Marie, MI, Sault Ste Marie, and Thunder Bay in around 44h 18m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Kansas City to Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–850
Flights from Kansas City to Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $450–2,300
Flights from Kansas City to Grand Forks International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Flights from Kansas City to Hector International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Flights from Kansas City to Hector International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $260–1,200
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
- $150–410
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $110–280
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $170–440
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Buffalo Depew Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $200–550
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Kansas City to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $140–210
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $140–210
Bus from St. Paul to Duluth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $60–90
Want to know more about travelling around Canada
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
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
Kansas City to Winnipeg bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at St. Paul station.
Kansas City to Winnipeg train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Naperville Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kansas City to Winnipeg is 1309 km. It takes approximately 12h 38m to drive from Kansas City to Winnipeg.
There are 258+ hotels available in Winnipeg.









