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How to get fromSpringfield to Kansas Cityby bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Springfield to Kansas City by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, or bus

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521 / ...
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0180s / ...
    7h 31m
    $51–101
  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Kansas Citytrain train Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
    7h 55m
    $110–250
  3. Drive 311.7 mi

    1. Drive from Springfield to Kansas Citycar car 311.7 mi
    5h 21m
    $57–83
  4. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane SPI - MCI
    5h 56m
    $114–567
  5. Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain train
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane STL - MCI
    6h 12m
    $119–666
  6. Bus to Decatur Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane DEC - MCI
    8h 24m
    $120–577

Springfield to Kansas City by bus and foot

Calendar30Weekly Services
Duration7h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$51Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Kansas City, KS, USA?

You can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to On Minnesota Ave At 7Th Street Wb via St Louis Bus Station, Kansas City Bus Station, and East Village Bay M in around 7h 31m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Springfield to Kansas City once daily. Tickets cost $110–250 and the journey takes 7h 55m.

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