There are 7 ways to get from Springfield to Kansas City Airport (MCI) by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, train, or bus
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Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
best- Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Kansas City (MCI)plane SPI - MCI
4h 20m$114–567Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2521 / ...
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0180s / ...
8h 22m$51–101Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Springfield to Kansas Citytrain Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
9h 49m$119–246Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Springfield to Kansas City-MCI308.8 mi
5h 22mDrive 308.8 mi
- Drive from Springfield to Kansas City Airport (MCI)car 308.8 mi
5h 22m$57–82Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Kansas City (MCI)plane STL - MCI
4h 36m$119–666Bus to Decatur Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus
- Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Kansas City (MCI)plane DEC - MCI
6h 48m$120–577
Springfield to Kansas City Airport (MCI) by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Kansas City Airport (MCI) is to bus which costs $50 - $110 and takes 8h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Kansas City Airport (MCI) is to fly which takes 4h 20m and costs $110 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to Kansas City Airport (MCI). However, there are services departing from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center and arriving at Kci Airport Terminal C via St Louis Bus Station and East Village - Bay C. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Springfield to Kansas City Airport (MCI). However, there are services departing from Springfield and arriving at North Loop via Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 49m.
The distance between Springfield and Kansas City Airport (MCI) is 277 miles. The road distance is 310.6 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to Kansas City Airport (MCI) without a car is to bus which takes 8h 22m and costs $50 - $110.
It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Springfield to Kansas City Airport (MCI), including transfers.
Springfield to Kansas City Airport (MCI) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.
Springfield to Kansas City Airport (MCI) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Springfield station.
The best way to get from Springfield to Kansas City Airport (MCI) is to fly which takes 4h 20m and costs $110 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $110 and takes 8h 22m, you could also train, which costs $110 - $250 and takes 9h 49m.
What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Kansas City Airport (MCI), USA?
American Airlines flies from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Kansas City (MCI) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Kci Airport Terminal C via St Louis Bus Station, Kansas City Bus Station, and East Village - Bay C in around 8h 22m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Kansas City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Decatur Airport to Kansas City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 44m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Springfield to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–250
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Springfield to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–26
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Decatur Downtown Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–11
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Springfield to Kansas City-MCI
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Springfield to Kansas City Airport (MCI) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Springfield to Kansas City Airport (MCI) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Kansas City station.
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Kansas City Airport (MCI) is 311 miles. It takes approximately 5h 22m to drive from Springfield to Kansas City Airport (MCI).
There are 333+ hotels available in Kansas City Airport (MCI).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Springfield and Kansas City Airport (MCI). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.







