There are 6 ways to get from Minot to Kansas City by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), or car
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 Minot International Airport
best- Fly from Minot International Airport (MOT) to Kansas City (MCI)plane MOT - MCI
6h 59m$132–652Train, bus
- Take the train from Minot Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
- Take the bus from MSP Airport to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus
21h 36m$291–516Train, bus via Fargo
- Take the train from Minot Station to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Detroit Lakes to Fargobus
- Take the bus from Fargo to Sioux Fallsbus
- Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Omahabus
- Take the bus from Omaha to Kansas Citybus
22h 49m$296–495Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Minot Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Empire Builder
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas Citytrain Southwest Chief / ...
26h 15m$448–907Drive to Ring Rock Ranch Airport, fly
- Drive from Minot to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA)car
- Fly from Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA) to Kansas City (MCI)plane XWA - MCI
7h 59m$163–733Drive 827.6 mi
- Drive from Minot to Kansas Citycar 827.6 mi
14h 5m$151–219
Minot to Kansas City by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minot to Kansas City is to drive which costs $150 - $220 and takes 14h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Minot to Kansas City is to fly which takes 6h 59m and costs $130 - $650.
No, there is no direct train from Minot station to Kansas City. However, there are services departing from Minot Station and arriving at Kansas City via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 15m.
The distance between Minot and Kansas City is 730 miles. The road distance is 832.4 miles.
The best way to get from Minot to Kansas City without a car is to train and bus which takes 21h 36m and costs $290 - $550.
It takes approximately 6h 59m to get from Minot to Kansas City, including transfers.
Minot to Kansas City train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Minot Station.
The best way to get from Minot to Kansas City is to fly which takes 6h 59m and costs $130 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $440 - $950 and takes 26h 15m.
Minot to Kansas City train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minot to Kansas City is 832 miles. It takes approximately 14h 5m to drive from Minot to Kansas City.
What companies run services between Minot, ND, USA and Kansas City, MO, USA?
Delta and United Airlines fly from Minot International Airport (MOT) to Kansas City (MCI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Minot Station to Kansas City via Chicago Union Station in around 26h 15m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Minot International Airport to Kansas City via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Ring Rock Ranch Airport to Kansas City via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minot International Airport to Kansas City via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Ring Rock Ranch Airport to Kansas City via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Minot Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $170–350
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Minot Station to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–220
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Minot Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 52m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $300–650
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $140–290
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from MSP Airport to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–90
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $65–90
Bus from Des Moines to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $50–75
Bus from Detroit Lakes to Fargo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $23–35
Bus from Fargo to Sioux Falls
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $60–90
Bus from Sioux Falls to Omaha
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $50–75
Bus from Omaha to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $55–80
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