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

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

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  1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport

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    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane LAN - MCI
    6h 14m
    $114–622

  2. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane GRR - MCI
    8h 11m
    $94–554

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Wolverine
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas Citytrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    14h 48m
    $169–423

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    15h 30m
    $114–193

  5. Drive  758.9 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit to Kansas Citycar car 758.9 mi
    12h 44m
    $139–201

  6. Fly from Detroit

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane DTW - MCI
    5h 21m
    $392–1,102

  7. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas Citytrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    15h 6m
    $166–356

Michigan to Kansas City by tram and train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration14h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$169Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 607.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 14m

What companies run services between Michigan, 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 Campus Martius - Northbound to Kansas City via Baltimore St - Northbound, Detroit, and Chicago Union Station in around 14h 48m.

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