What is the cheapest way to get from Lexington to Kansas City?

The cheapest way to get from Lexington to Kansas City is to drive which costs $100 - $150 and takes 9h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lexington to Kansas City?

The fastest way to get from Lexington to Kansas City is to drive and fly which takes 6h 50m and costs $140 - $800.

How far is it from Lexington to Kansas City?

The distance between Lexington and Kansas City is 648 miles. The road distance is 587.3 miles.

How long does it take to get from Lexington to Kansas City?

It takes approximately 7h 4m to get from Lexington to Kansas City, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Lexington and Kansas City?

Kansas City is 1h behind Lexington. It is currently 3:29 PM in Lexington and 2:29 PM in Kansas City.

Can I drive from Lexington to Kansas City?

Yes, the driving distance between Lexington to Kansas City is 587 miles. It takes approximately 9h 56m to drive from Lexington to Kansas City.

Where can I stay near Kansas City?

There are 488+ hotels available in Kansas City.

Lexington to Kansas City - 7 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Lexington to Kansas City by car, plane, bus, or train

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Drive to Covington, fly
best
1. Drive from Lexington to Covington (CVG)car
2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Kansas City (MCI)plane CVG - MCI
7h 4m
$204–1,121
Drive 583.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Lexington to Kansas Citycar 583.9 mi
9h 56m
$104–149
Drive, bus
1. Drive from Lexington to Middletown Station @ Targetcar
2. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Evansville, INbus
3. Take the bus from Evansville Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
15h 31m
$124–268
Drive to Louisville International Airport, fly
1. Drive from Lexington to Louisville-Airport-SDFcar
2. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Kansas City (MCI)plane SDF - MCI
6h 50m
$144–770
Fly from Blue Grass Airport
1. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Kansas City (MCI)plane LEX - MCI
8h 51m
$112–652
Drive, bus, train
1. Drive from Lexington to Middletown Station @ Targetcar
2. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Evansville, INbus
3. Take the bus from Evansville Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
4. Take the train from St. Louis to Kansas Citytrain
17h 11m
$229–438
Drive, bus, train via Chicago (Amtrak)
1. Drive from Lexington to Middletown Station @ Targetcar
2. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Chicago Union Stationbus
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas Citytrain
18h 14m
$304–453

Covington (CVG) to Kansas City (MCI) flights

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5h 6mAverage Duration

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Distance: 644 mi
Duration: 7h 4m

What companies run services between Lexington, KY, USA and Kansas City, MO, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Kansas City (MCI) hourly.

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