There are 6 ways to get from Kansas City to Zionsville by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Indianapolis (IND)plane MCI - IND
3h 49m$650–1,065Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0180s / ...
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0421
11h 3m$87–164Train, bus via Galesburg
- Take the train from Kansas City to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain Southwest Chief
- Take the bus from Galesburg to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0157S
10h 55m$159–305Train
- 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 Indianapolistrain
14h 41m$232–454Drive 491 mi
- Drive from Kansas City to Zionsvillecar 491 mi
8h 15m$90–130Train, bus
- Take the train from Kansas City to Bloomington-Normaltrain Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
- Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0157S
14h 48m$181–353
Kansas City (MCI) to Indianapolis (IND) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kansas City to Zionsville is to bus which costs $85 - $170 and takes 11h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Kansas City to Zionsville is to fly which takes 3h 49m and costs $650 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Kansas City station to Zionsville. However, there are services departing from Kansas City Bus Station and arriving at 86th St & Moller Rd via St Louis Bus Station and Ctc-R. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Kansas City to Zionsville. However, there are services departing from Kansas City and arriving at Indianapolis via Naperville and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 41m.
The distance between Kansas City and Zionsville is 497 miles. The road distance is 493.8 miles.
The best way to get from Kansas City to Zionsville without a car is to train and bus via Galesburg which takes 10h 55m and costs $150 - $310.
It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Kansas City to Zionsville, including transfers.
Kansas City to Zionsville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Kansas City Bus Station.
Kansas City to Zionsville train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kansas City station.
The best way to get from Kansas City to Zionsville is to fly which takes 3h 49m and costs $650 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $230 - $460 and takes 14h 41m, you could also bus, which costs $85 - $170 and takes 11h 3m.
What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and Zionsville, IN, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Kansas City (MCI) to Indianapolis (IND) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kansas City to Zionsville via Naperville, Chicago Union Station, and Indianapolis in around 14h 41m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Kansas City to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–700
Flights from Kansas City to Indianapolis via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Flights from Kansas City to Indianapolis via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Kansas City to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–180
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Kansas City to Naperville Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–270
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Kansas City to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–290
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Naperville to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–6
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–6
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Galesburg to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Bloomington-Normal to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Kansas City to Zionsville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Zionsville is 1h ahead of Kansas City. It is currently 5:20 PM in Kansas City and 6:20 PM in Zionsville.
Kansas City to Zionsville train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Naperville Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kansas City to Zionsville is 494 miles. It takes approximately 8h 15m to drive from Kansas City to Zionsville.
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