How much is the train ticket from Kansas City to Fort Madison?

The cheapest train tickets from Kansas City to Fort Madison start from R 898. The average price for this train route is around R 952. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Kansas City to Fort Madison?

The average train journey time from Kansas City to Fort Madison is 3h 15m, covering a distance of 328 km. The quickest train can get you there in 3h 15m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Kansas City to Fort Madison route?

Several major train operators run on this route, with 1 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Kansas City to Fort Madison?

The earliest train from Kansas City to Fort Madison departs at 07:01. And the latest train departs at 07:01.

Train Kansas City to Fort Madison from R 848 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Kansas City to Fort Madison on 13 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	07:01	Union Station	3h 15m	10:16	Fort Madison, IA	CheapestFastest
	Train	07:01	Union Station	3h 15m	10:16	Fort Madison, IA	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 2:41 PM CST.

Get from Kansas City to Fort Madison

This route is served by train only

The journey takes about 3 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 898, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

3h 15mAverage duration

328 kmDistance

30kgCO₂ emissions

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 639 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5639 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at R 898

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Kansas City, MO to Fort Madison by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Kansas City to Fort Madison?
The cheapest train tickets from Kansas City to Fort Madison start from R 898. The average price for this train route is around R 952. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Kansas City to Fort Madison?
The average train journey time from Kansas City to Fort Madison is 3h 15m, covering a distance of 328 km. The quickest train can get you there in 3h 15m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Kansas City to Fort Madison route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 1 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Kansas City to Fort Madison?
The earliest train from Kansas City to Fort Madison departs at 07:01. And the latest train departs at 07:01.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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The cheapest trip from Kansas City, MO to Fort Madison was searched and found on 13 Dec 2025 with a price of R 848

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Kansas City, MO to Fort Madison as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 848 to R 7 747 for a train ticket from Kansas City, MO to Fort Madison based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 848, which is on 2025-12-13.