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How to get fromLafayette to Kansas Cityby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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

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  1. Fly from Lafayette Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane LFT - MCI
    6h 11m
    $131–663

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Transit System to Shreveport Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Shreveport Bus Station to Texarkanabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Texarkana to Kansas Citybus bus
    18h 5m
    $162–258

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Napervilletrain train
    4. Take the train from Naperville Amtrak Station to Kansas Citytrain train
    34h 8m
    $471–1,022

  4. Drive 725.9 mi

    1. Drive from Lafayette to Kansas Citycar car 725.9 mi
    13h 14m
    $133–192

  5. Bus to Lake Charles Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette to Lake Charlesbus bus
    2. Fly from Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane LCH - MCI
    8h 16m
    $175–718

Lafayette to Kansas City by bus

Calendar11Weekly Buses
Duration18h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$162Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 672.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 11m

What companies run services between Lafayette, LA, USA and Kansas City, MO, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to Kansas City (MCI) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lafayette Transit System to Kansas City via Shreveport Bus Station and Texarkana in around 18h 5m.

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