Trains tickets from Kansas City, MO to Detroit, MI

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TodayJul 29
TomorrowJul 30
from $241
ThuJul 31
from $260
FriAug 1
SatAug 2
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SunAug 3
MonAug 4
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TueAug 5

Next departures to Detroit

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: July 30 at
    Departure city: Kansas City
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: July 31 at
    Destination city: Detroit
    Destination location: Amtrak Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 30 at
    Departure city: Kansas City
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: July 31 at
    Destination city: Detroit
    Destination location: Amtrak Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 30 at
    Departure city: Kansas City
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: July 31 at
    Destination city: Detroit
    Destination location: Amtrak Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 30 at
    Departure city: Kansas City
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: July 31 at
    Destination city: Detroit
    Destination location: Amtrak Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 30 at
    Departure city: Kansas City
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: July 31 at
    Destination city: Detroit
    Destination location: Amtrak Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Kansas City to Detroit.

Bus
Average Price$87 - $220Average Duration19h 10m
26kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$124 - $274Average Duration16h 9m
94kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Kansas City to Detroit

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Detroit. The journey takes about 19 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $87, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
19h 10mAverage Duration
$87Cheapest ticket
26kgCO₂ emissions

Train Kansas City, MO to Detroit, MI: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$198
Average train trip duration16h 9m
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure7:01am
Distance643 miles (1036 km)

Kansas City to Detroit Train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
07/27
$271
07/28
$281
Today
$204
07/30
$231
07/31
$250
08/01
$227
08/02
$208
08/03
$213
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Kansas City, MO to Detroit, MI was searched and found on Jul 29, 2025 with a price of $204

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 Detroit, MI, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $204 to $1,107 for a train ticket from Kansas City, MO to Detroit, MI based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $208 which is on 2025-08-02.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Kansas City to Detroit is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Detroit, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

By choosing the train between Kansas City and Detroit, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Kansas City to Detroit while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.

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