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How to get fromMilwaukee Airport (MKE) to Kansas Cityby plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Kansas City by plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane MKE - MCI
    3h 3m
    $125–736

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    13h 40m
    $92–171

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus Wisconsin Coach Lines
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas Citytrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    10h 51m
    $168–333

  4. Drive 539.8 mi

    1. Drive from Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Kansas Citycar car 539.8 mi
    9h 53m
    $99–143

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Napervilletrain train
    3. Take the train from Naperville Amtrak Station to Kansas Citytrain train
    12h 10m
    $153–345

Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Kansas City by bus, subway, foot, and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration10h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$168Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Kansas City.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 458.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 3m

What companies run services between Milwaukee Airport (MKE), USA and Kansas City, MO, USA?

Southwest Airlines and United Airlines fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Kansas City (MCI) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Kansas City Bus Station via Chicago Bus Station and Des Moines in around 13h 40m.

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