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

The distance between Lexington and Kansas City is around 587 miles (945km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 7h 60m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Lexington to Kansas City 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 and Bus

Fly from Lexington (LEX) to Manhattan (MHK) then take the bus to Kansas City.

  • Duration7h 60m
  • Flight time3h 30m
  • Typical cost
    $485
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Bus

Take the bus to Cincinnati then Indianapolis IN and then to Kansas City.

  • Duration16h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $150
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Louisville KY and then to Indianapolis then take the train to Chicago Union Station and then to Kansas City.

  • Duration15h 50m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    $185
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Drive

Drive to Kansas City.

  • Duration9h 50m
  • Distance587 miles (945km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lexington and Kansas City

There are several options for getting from Lexington to Kansas City by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $150 and will take around 16h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 7h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $485.

The distance between Lexington and Kansas City is around 587 miles (945km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 549 miles (884km)

It takes around 7h 60m to get from Lexington and Kansas City by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lexington to Kansas City is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 7h 60m and will set you back approx $485.

The cheapest way to travel between Lexington and Kansas City, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $150 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Lexington and Kansas City. We recommend that you fly from Lexington (LEX) to Manhattan (MHK) then take the bus to Kansas City. instead which will take 7h 60m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Lexington and Kansas City. It typically takes around 16h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lexington to Kansas City. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Transit Center, Walmart @ Northpark, Cincinnati and Indianapolis IN. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 16h 10m.

Greyhound USA and Barons Bus run regular bus services between Lexington and Kansas City. Buses run once daily and take around 16h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lexington to Kansas City. We recommend that you fly from Lexington (LEX) to Manhattan (MHK) then take the bus to Kansas City. instead which will take 7h 60m.

The closest major airport to Kansas City is Kansas City International Airport (MCI) (MCI) which is approximately 25km (15 miles) from Kansas City. Manhattan Municipal Airport (MHK) (MHK) and Columbia Regional Airport (COU) (COU) 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 Lexington and Kansas City. The distance is around 587 miles (945km) by road and it will take around 9h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lexington to Kansas City is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 60m and will usually cost around $485.

How do I get from Lexington to Kansas City

Compare travel optionsbetween Lexington and Kansas City

Transport options from Lexington to Kansas City
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus
7h 60m
$485
once daily1,613km (1,002 miles)
Bus
16h 10m
$150
once daily1,168km (726 miles)
Bus and Train
15h 50m
$185
6 times a week1,335km (830 miles)
Drive
9h 50m
$58
on demand945km (587 miles)

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Airports near Kansas City

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

MCI
Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
International Airport
Distance
15 miles (25km) from Kansas City
MHK
Manhattan Municipal Airport (MHK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
112 miles (180km) from Kansas City
COU
Columbia Regional Airport (COU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
128 miles (206km) from Kansas City