Rome2Rio

How to get fromPhiladelphia to Lee's Summitby plane, train, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

Find Transport to Lee's Summit

See all options

There are 12 ways to get from Philadelphia to Lee's Summit by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Kansas City, train

    best
    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane PHL - MCI
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Lee's Summit Stationtrain train
    8h 21m
    $395–924

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station 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 / ...
    27h 36m
    $204–312

  3. Train via Washington (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lee's Summit Stationtrain train
    32h 5m
    $733–1,746

  4. Drive  1,115.4 mi

    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Lee's Summitcar car 1,115.4 mi
    19h 1m
    $204–294

  5. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Kansas City

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane BWI - MCI
    9h 8m
    $206–1,528

  6. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Kansas City

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane EWR - MCI
    9h 25m
    $425–1,036

  7. Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Kansas City

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane DCA - MCI
    9h 59m
    $547–1,760

  8. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane PHL - STL
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Lee's Summit Stationtrain train
    10h 22m
    $266–977

  9. Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Kansas City

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane JFK - MCI
    10h 15m
    $387–1,735

  10. Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Kansas City

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane LGA - MCI
    10h 44m
    $251–1,733

  11. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2642
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lee's Summit Stationtrain train Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
    31h 14m
    $437–676

  12. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lee's Summit Stationtrain train Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
    38h 15m
    $867–1,345

Philadelphia to Lee's Summit by bus and foot (Greyhound)

Calendar15Weekly Services
Duration27h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$204Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Philadelphia to Lee's Summit.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,092.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 21m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Lee's Summit, MO, USA?

You can take a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to On 350 Hwy And Chipman Southbound via St Louis Bus Station, Kansas City Bus Station, On 13Th Between Charlotte & Holmes Wb, On Grand At Pershing Crown Center Shops Sb, and On Grand At Pershing Farside Northbound in around 27h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a train from 30th Street Station to Lee's Summit Station via Washington Union Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville Amtrak, and Chicago Union Station in around 32h 5m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

Booking & Getting There