There are 4 ways to get from Waukee to Kansas City Airport (MCI) by plane, bus (Greyhound), rideshare, or car
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 Des Moines (DSM) to Kansas City (MCI)plane DSM - MCI
4h 14m$201–948Drive 190.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Waukee to Kansas City Airport (MCI)car 190.3 mi
3h 15m$35–51Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0156
5h 22m$68–106Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Waukee to Kansas City-MCI190.3 mi
3h 15m
Des Moines (DSM) to Kansas City (MCI) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Waukee to Kansas City Airport (MCI) is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Waukee to Kansas City Airport (MCI) is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Waukee to Kansas City Airport (MCI). However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at On Bogota At Kci Site Eastbound via East Village - Bay C. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
The distance between Waukee and Kansas City Airport (MCI) is 183 miles. The road distance is 191.4 miles.
The best way to get from Waukee to Kansas City Airport (MCI) without a car is to bus which takes 5h 22m and costs $65 - $110.
It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Waukee to Kansas City Airport (MCI), including transfers.
Waukee to Kansas City Airport (MCI) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Des Moines station.
The best way to get from Waukee to Kansas City Airport (MCI) is to fly which takes 4h 14m and costs $200 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $110 and takes 5h 22m.
Waukee to Kansas City Airport (MCI) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Kansas City Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Waukee to Kansas City Airport (MCI) is 191 miles. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Waukee to Kansas City Airport (MCI).
What companies run services between Waukee, IA, USA and Kansas City Airport (MCI), USA?
Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Kansas City (MCI) hourly. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $29–60 and the journey takes 3h 15m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Des Moines to Kansas City via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–900
Flights from Des Moines to Kansas City via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,100
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Des Moines to Kansas City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–900
Flights from Des Moines to Kansas City via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,100
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Des Moines to Kansas City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–900
Flights from Des Moines to Kansas City via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Des Moines to Kansas City via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–900
Flights from Des Moines to Kansas City via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,200
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–60
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Waukee to Kansas City-MCI
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- On demand
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