Trains from Kansas City, MO to Springfield, IL

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: May 1 at
    Departure city: Kansas City
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: May 1 at
    Destination city: Springfield
    Destination location: Springfield Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
    $57
  • This trip is recommended because it is: 2nd Cheapest
    Departure time: May 1 at
    Departure city: Kansas City
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: May 1 at
    Destination city: Springfield
    Destination location: Springfield Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
    $106
  • Departure time: May 1 at
    Departure city: Kansas City
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: May 1 at
    Destination city: Springfield
    Destination location: Springfield Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
    $160
  • Departure time: May 1 at
    Departure city: Kansas City
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: May 1 at
    Destination city: Springfield
    Destination location: Springfield Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
    $113
Train Kansas City to Springfield: Trip Overview

Train Kansas City to Springfield: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$111
Average train trip duration9h 2m
Number of daily trains2
Earliest train departure7:28 AM
Distance268 miles (431 km)
Latest train departure8:40 AM
Please note, this information is subject to change.
Train Companies

Train Companies

US train company: Brightline

Kansas City to Springfield Trains

Information on this train trip

Daily Trains2
Earliest and Latest Train Departures7:28AM - 8:40AM
Minimum Price$57
Average Ticket Price$111
Minimum Trip Duration8h3m
Average Train Trip Duration9h2m
Distance268 miles (431 km)
Train Companies on This RouteAmtrak
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Kansas City - Springfield

The average train ticket price from Kansas City to Springfield is $111. The best way to find train tickets from Kansas City to Springfield is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

A train trip between Kansas City and Springfield is around 9h 2m, although the fastest train will take about 8h 3m. This is the time it takes to travel the 268 miles that separates the two cities.

The number of trains from Kansas City to Springfield can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 2. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Kansas City to Springfield by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

When taking the train from Kansas City to Springfield, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Kansas City and Springfield is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Springfield.

Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Springfield, 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 Springfield, 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 Springfield while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

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.

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

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