There are 6 ways to get from Michigan State University to Kansas City by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Capital Region International Airport
best- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Kansas City (MCI)plane LAN - MCI
5h 33m$167–832Drive 696.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Michigan State University to Kansas Citycar 696.9 mi
11h 48m$128–184Train
- Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Napervilletrain
- Take the train from Naperville Amtrak Station to Kansas Citytrain
13h 32m$159–364Bus
- Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
16h 13m$138–220Bus to Detroit, fly
- Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Kansas City (MCI)plane DTW - MCI
6h 43m$400–1,132Bus, train
- Take the bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to South Haven Potatoes Plusbus
- Take the bus from South Haven to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas Citytrain
15h 39m$150–320
Michigan State University to Kansas City by foot, bus, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Michigan State University to Kansas City is to drive which costs $120 - $190 and takes 11h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Michigan State University to Kansas City is to fly which takes 5h 33m and costs $160 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Michigan State University station to Kansas City station. However, there are services departing from East Lansing Amtrak Station and arriving at Kansas City Bus Station via Chicago Bus Station and Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Michigan State University station to Kansas City. However, there are services departing from East Lansing Amtrak Station and arriving at Kansas City via Chicago Union Station and Naperville Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 32m.
The distance between Michigan State University and Kansas City is 614 miles. The road distance is 701 miles.
The best way to get from Michigan State University to Kansas City without a car is to train which takes 13h 32m and costs $150 - $370.
It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Michigan State University to Kansas City, including transfers.
Michigan State University to Kansas City bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from East Lansing Amtrak Station.
Michigan State University to Kansas City train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from East Lansing Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Michigan State University to Kansas City is to fly which takes 5h 33m and costs $160 - $850. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $150 - $370 and takes 13h 32m, you could also bus, which costs $130 - $220 and takes 16h 13m.
What companies run services between Michigan State University, Ingham County, MI, USA and Kansas City, MO, USA?
Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Kansas City (MCI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Michigan State University to Kansas City via East Lansing Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, and Naperville Amtrak Station in around 13h 32m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Kansas City via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–850
Flights from Detroit to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Naperville Amtrak Station to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–240
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–250
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
Michigan State University to Kansas City bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Kansas City is 1h behind Michigan State University. It is currently 3:09 AM in Michigan State University and 2:09 AM in Kansas City.
Michigan State University to Kansas City train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Michigan State University to Kansas City is 701 miles. It takes approximately 11h 48m to drive from Michigan State University to Kansas City.
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