There are 7 ways to get from Ottawa to Kansas City by plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
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Fly Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Kansas City
best- Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Kansas City (MCI)plane YOW - MCI
9h$153–753Fly Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Manhattan Regional Airport, drive
cheapest- Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)plane YOW - MHK
- Drive from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Kansas Citycar
11h 56m$125–528Bus, train
- Take the bus from Ottawa to Detroit Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Dearborn to Chicago Union Stationbus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas Citytrain
28h 21m$264–497Train
- Take the train from Ottawa to Toronto Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Buffalotrain
- Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Napervilletrain
- Take the train from Naperville Amtrak Station to Kansas Citytrain
30h 16m$349–962Drive 1,227.9 mi
- Drive from Ottawa to Kansas Citycar 1,227.9 mi
21h 41m$281–406Train to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, fly to Kansas City
- Take the train from Ottawa to Dorvaltrain
- Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Kansas City (MCI)plane YUL - MCI
10h 32m$179–1,057Bus
- Take the bus from Ottawa to Detroit Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Detroit, MI to Indianapolis, INbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
28h 50m$164–320
Ottawa to Kansas City by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ottawa to Kansas City is to bus which costs $160 - $320 and takes 28h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Ottawa to Kansas City is to fly which takes 9h and costs $150 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Ottawa to Kansas City station. However, there are services departing from Ottawa and arriving at Kansas City Bus Station via Detroit, MI, Indianapolis Union Station and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Ottawa to Kansas City. However, there are services departing from Ottawa and arriving at Kansas City via Toronto Union Station, Buffalo Depew Station, Chicago Union Station and Naperville Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 16m.
The distance between Ottawa and Kansas City is 1093 miles. The road distance is 1235.1 miles.
The best way to get from Ottawa to Kansas City without a car is to bus and train which takes 28h 21m and costs $260 - $500.
It takes approximately 9h to get from Ottawa to Kansas City, including transfers.
Ottawa to Kansas City bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Ottawa station.
Ottawa to Kansas City train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Ottawa station.
The best way to get from Ottawa to Kansas City is to fly which takes 9h and costs $150 - $800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $340 - $1,000 and takes 30h 16m, you could also bus, which costs $160 - $320 and takes 28h 50m.
What companies run services between Ottawa, ON, Canada and Kansas City, MO, USA?
United Airlines, Air Canada, and American Airlines fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Kansas City (MCI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ottawa to Kansas City via Toronto Union Station, Buffalo Depew Station, Chicago Union Station, and Naperville Amtrak Station in around 30h 16m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Kansas City via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Kansas City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Manhattan Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–490
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Manhattan Regional Airport via Toronto, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–490
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Manhattan Regional Airport via Reagan Washington, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Manhattan Regional Airport via Washington Dulles, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Manhattan Regional Airport via Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Manhattan Regional Airport via Newark, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–260
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $140–310
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Naperville Amtrak Station to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–240
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Ottawa to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Ottawa to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Ottawa to Kansas City bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Detroit Bus Station.
Kansas City is 1h behind Ottawa. It is currently 4:30 PM in Ottawa and 3:30 PM in Kansas City.
Ottawa to Kansas City train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Toronto Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ottawa to Kansas City is 1235 miles. It takes approximately 21h 41m to drive from Ottawa to Kansas City.
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