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

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There are 7 ways to get from Louisville to Kansas City by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Louisville International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane SDF - MCI
    6h 46m
    $132–753

  2. Drive 505.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Louisville to Kansas Citycar car 505.6 mi
    8h 26m
    $93–134

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Evansville, INbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Evansville Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    11h 40m
    $99–176

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Evansville, INbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Evansville Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from St. Louis to Kansas Citytrain train
    13h 20m
    $154–291

  5. Bus to Nashville, fly

    1. Take the bus from Louisville Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Nashville (BNA) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane BNA - MCI
    7h 47m
    $430–1,154

  6. Bus to Covington, fly

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY Bus Station to Cincinnati - Downtownbus bus
    2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane CVG - MCI
    8h 59m
    $172–895

  7. Bus to Indianapolis, fly

    1. Take the bus from Louisville Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane IND - MCI
    7h 23m
    $683–1,062

Louisville to Kansas City by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration11h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$99Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 519.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 46m

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

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Kansas City (MCI) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Louisville, KY to Kansas City Bus Station via Evansville Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station in around 11h 40m.

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