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How to get fromSpringfield to Lee's Summitby train (Amtrak), car, plane, taxi, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Springfield to Lee's Summit by train (Amtrak), car, plane, taxi, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Springfield to Lee's Summit Stationtrain train Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
    6h 59m
    $110–240

  2. Drive 301 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Springfield to Lee's Summitcar car 301 mi
    5h 27m
    $55–80

  3. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane SPI - MCI
    8h 10m
    $121–632

  4. Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Springfield to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane DEC - MCI
    9h 33m
    $224–703

  5. Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly, train

    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
    3. Take the train from Kansas City to Lee's Summit Stationtrain train
    8h 26m
    $131–681

Springfield to Lee's Summit by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration6h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$110Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 351.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 59m

What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Lee's Summit, MO, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Springfield to Lee's Summit Station once daily. Tickets cost $110–240 and the journey takes 6h 59m. Alternatively, American Airlines flies from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Kansas City (MCI) 4 times a day.

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