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

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There are 8 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 44m
    $132–753

  2. Drive 509 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Louisville to Kansas Citycar car 509 mi
    8h 31m
    $93–135

  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
    12h 31m
    $97–171

  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
    $147–281

  5. Bus, train via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis 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
    17h 33m
    $208–450

  6. Bus to Nashville, fly

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Nashvillebus bus
    2. Fly from Nashville (BNA) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane BNA - MCI
    7h 50m
    $465–1,148

  7. 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 57m
    $162–895

  8. Bus to Indianapolis, fly

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane IND - MCI
    7h 46m
    $633–1,062

Louisville to Kansas City by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$97Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Louisville to Kansas City.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 518.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 44m

What companies run services between Louisville, KY, USA and Kansas City, KS, 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 On Minnesota Ave At 7Th Street Wb via Evansville Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, Kansas City Bus Station, and East Village Bay M in around 12h 31m.

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