How to travel from Kansas City to Baltimore, United States of America

The distance between Kansas City and Baltimore is around 996 miles (1,603km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4hrs.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Kansas City to Baltimore by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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plane
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Fly

Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Baltimore (BWI).

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time2h 25m
  • Typical cost
    $260
Operated by

Southwest Airlines

+ 3 others
💰 Cheapest
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bus
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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Pittsburgh and then to Baltimore Downtown.

  • Duration24h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $160
Operated by

Greyhound USA

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Train

Take the train to Chicago Union Station then Rockville Amtrak and then to Baltimore Penn Station.

  • Duration1 day 1h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $210

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car
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Drive

Drive to Baltimore.

  • Duration17h 55m
  • Distance1,070 miles (1,722km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kansas City and Baltimore

There are several options for getting from Kansas City to Baltimore by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $160 and will take around 24h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $260.

The distance between Kansas City and Baltimore is around 996 miles (1,603km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 961 miles (1,546km)

It takes around 4hrs to get from Kansas City and Baltimore by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 17h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kansas City to Baltimore is to fly which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx $260.

The cheapest way to travel between Kansas City and Baltimore, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $160 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kansas City and Baltimore. It typically takes around 1 day 1h and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Kansas City to Baltimore. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Chicago Union Station, Rockville Amtrak and Union Station Red Line Center Platform. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 1h.

Amtrak, Amtrak Acela and Amtrak Northeast Regional run train services between Kansas City and Baltimore. Trains depart once daily and will take around 1 day 1h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Kansas City and Baltimore. It typically takes around 24h 15m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Kansas City to Baltimore. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Pittsburgh. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 24h 15m.

Greyhound USA run regular bus services between Kansas City and Baltimore. Buses run once daily and take around 24h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Kansas City and Baltimore. Flights depart from Kansas City (MCI) and arrive at Baltimore (BWI). The flight takes around 2h 25m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Kansas City and Baltimore with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 25m.

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, American Airlines and Delta fly between Kansas City and Baltimore. Flights depart from Kansas City (MCI) and and arrive into Baltimore (BWI). These flights usually take around 2h 25m.

The flight from Kansas City to Baltimore typically takes around 2h 25m. Flights depart from Kansas City (MCI) and and arrive into Baltimore (BWI).

The closest major airport to Baltimore is Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI) (BWI) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Baltimore. Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) (DCA) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) (IAD) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Kansas City and Baltimore. The distance is around 1,070 miles (1,722km) by road and it will take around 17h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kansas City to Baltimore is to fly which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around $260.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Kansas City and Baltimore

Transport options from Kansas City to Baltimore
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
4hrs
$260
hourly1,603km (996 miles)
Bus
24h 15m
$160
once daily1,792km (1,114 miles)
Train + 1 similar
1 day 1h
$210
once daily1,998km (1,242 miles)
Train via Chicago Union Station1 day 7h
$185
3 times a week2,232km (1,387 miles)
Drive
17h 55m
$105
on demand1,722km (1,070 miles)

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Airports near Baltimore

The following major airports near Baltimore offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.

BWI
Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI)
International Airport
Distance
8 miles (13km) from Baltimore
DCA
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
38 miles (61km) from Baltimore
IAD
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
International Airport
Distance
51 miles (81km) from Baltimore