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

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There are 10 ways to get from Ohio to Kansas City by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane CMH - MCI
    7h
    $142–853

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Columbus to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0180s / ...
    14h 25m
    $116–182

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas Citytrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    16h 2m
    $298–455

  4. Bus, train via Toledo

    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Toledobus bus
    2. Take the train from Toledo to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Napervilletrain train
    4. Take the train from Naperville Amtrak Station to Kansas Citytrain train
    17h 31m
    $371–594

  5. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport

    1. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane CLE - MCI
    6h 50m
    $142–802

  6. Fly from Covington

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane CVG - MCI
    7h 19m
    $174–1,004

  7. Bus to Detroit, fly

    1. Take the bus from Toledo to Dearbornbus bus
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane DTW - MCI
    6h 58m

  8. Bus to Pittsburgh International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Youngstown Bus Stop to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane PIT - MCI
    9h 23m
    $162–818

  9. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Columbus to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Kansas Citytrain train Missouri River Runner / ...
    16h 5m
    $226–352

  10. Drive  656.4 mi

    1. Drive from Columbus to Kansas Citycar car 656.4 mi
    11h 2m
    $120–173

Ohio to Kansas City by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar21Weekly Buses
Duration14h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$116Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 667 mi
  • Duration: 7h

What companies run services between Ohio, USA and Kansas City, MO, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Kansas City (MCI) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Columbus to Kansas City Bus Station via St Louis Bus Station in around 14h 25m.

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