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

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There are 6 ways to get from Milwaukee to Kansas City by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport

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    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane MKE - MCI
    4h 26m
    $122–752

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station 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
    14h 11m
    $92–180

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Hiawatha Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas Citytrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    9h 52m
    $157–346

  4. Drive 549.3 mi

    1. Drive from Milwaukee to Kansas Citycar car 549.3 mi
    9h 38m
    $101–145

  5. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane ORD - MCI
    6h 1m
    $388–791

  6. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane MDW - MCI
    6h 23m
    $132–714

Milwaukee to Kansas City by train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration9h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$157Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 465.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 26m

What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and Kansas City, KS, 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 train from Milwaukee to Kansas City via Chicago Union Station in around 9h 52m.

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