Train from Lansing, MI to Kansas City, MO: Tickets & Schedules

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Next departures for Lansing to Kansas City on December 12
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East Lansing Station
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East Lansing Station
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East Lansing Station
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We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Kansas City. The journey takes about 1 day, 5 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $110, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
1d 5hAverage Duration
575 milesDistance
23kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$110 - $189Average Duration1d 5h
23kg CO₂e
Average Price$116 - $263Average Duration13h 54m
85kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Lansing, MI to Kansas City, MO by train

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

  1. How much is the train ticket from Lansing to Kansas City?

    The cheapest train tickets from Lansing to Kansas City start from $116. The average price for this train route is around $200. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train journey from Lansing to Kansas City?

    The average train ride duration from Lansing to Kansas City is 13h 54m, covering a distance of 582 miles (939 km). The quickest train can get you there in 13h 54m and is operated by Amtrak.

  3. Which train operators service the Lansing to Kansas City route?

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

  4. What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Lansing to Kansas City?

    The earliest train departs from Lansing to Kansas City at 8:54am. And the latest train departs at 8:54am.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

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12/11
$110
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$166
12/13
$120
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Lansing, MI to Kansas City, MO was searched and found on Dec 11, 2025 with a price of $110

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

You can expect to pay from $110 to $470 for a train ticket from Lansing, MI to Kansas City, MO based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $120 which is on 2025-12-13.

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