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How to get fromLake Charles to Kansas Cityby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 8 ways to get from Lake Charles to Kansas City by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly from Lake Charles Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane LCH - MCI
    6h 13m
    $131–663

  2. Bus via Dallas

    1. Take the bus from Lake Charles to Downtown Houstonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Houston - Downtown to Dallasbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    20h 44m
    $172–321

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Lake Charles 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
    35h 54m
    $507–1,070

  4. Drive 718.8 mi

    1. Drive from Lake Charles to Kansas Citycar car 718.8 mi
    13h 46m
    $132–190

  5. Bus to Lafayette Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Lake Charles to Lafayettebus bus
    2. Fly from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane LFT - MCI
    8h 26m
    $186–719

  6. Bus to William P. Hobby Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Lake Charles to Houston - Telephone Rdbus bus
    2. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane HOU - MCI
    7h 28m
    $237–1,021

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lake Charles to Downtown Houstonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Dentonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denton to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    20h 45m
    $159–273

  8. Bus via New South Memphis

    1. Take the bus from Lake Charles to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2211
    2. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Kansas Citybus bus Jefferson 120
    22h 35m
    $214–329

Lake Charles to Kansas City by bus, foot, and tram

Calendar20Weekly Services
Duration20h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$172Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 669.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 13m

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

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) to Kansas City (MCI) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lake Charles to Kansas City Bus Station via Downtown Houston, Houston - Downtown, Dallas, West End Station, Bachman Station, and Dallas Bus Station in around 20h 44m.

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