There are 5 ways to get from Traverse City to Kansas City by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Kansas City (MCI)plane TVC - MCI
6h 13m$113–616Bus, train
- Take the bus from Traverse City to Grand Rapidsbus
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas Citytrain
17h 41m$166–417Bus, train #2
- Take the bus from Traverse City to Grand Rapidsbus
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas Citytrain
17h 41m$166–372Drive 793.1 mi
- Drive from Traverse City to Kansas Citycar 793.1 mi
13h 25m$145–210Bus
- Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Kalamazoo Metro Transitbus
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
21h 10m$136–234
Traverse City to Kansas City by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Traverse City to Kansas City is to drive which costs $140 - $210 and takes 13h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Traverse City to Kansas City is to fly which takes 6h 13m and costs $110 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Traverse City to Kansas City station. However, there are services departing from Traverse City, MI and arriving at Kansas City Bus Station via Kalamazoo Bus Stop, Chicago Bus Station and Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 10m.
The distance between Traverse City and Kansas City is 631 miles. The road distance is 797.8 miles.
The best way to get from Traverse City to Kansas City without a car is to bus and train which takes 17h 41m and costs $160 - $420.
It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Traverse City to Kansas City, including transfers.
Traverse City to Kansas City bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Traverse City, MI station.
The best way to get from Traverse City to Kansas City is to fly which takes 6h 13m and costs $110 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $240 and takes 21h 10m.
Traverse City to Kansas City bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Kalamazoo Metro Transit station.
Kansas City is 1h behind Traverse City. It is currently 2:19 AM in Traverse City and 1:19 AM in Kansas City.
What companies run services between Traverse City, MI, USA and Kansas City, MO, USA?
Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Kansas City (MCI) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Traverse City, MI to Kansas City Bus Station via Kalamazoo Bus Stop, Chicago Bus Station, and Des Moines in around 21h 10m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Traverse City to Kansas City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Traverse City to Kansas City via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–260
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–260
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Traverse City to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Traverse City to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Traverse City, MI to Kalamazoo Metro Transit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Indian Trails
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Traverse City to Kansas City is 798 miles. It takes approximately 13h 25m to drive from Traverse City to Kansas City.
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