How to travel from Milwaukee, WI to Kansas City, MO

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Milwaukee, WI to Kansas City, MO

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milwaukee, WI to Kansas City, MO among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of zł358 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 11h 59m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of zł358, while a train costs an average of zł467.

Distance: 441 miles (710 km)

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17h 49m

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from Milwaukee, WI to Kansas City, MO

How to get from Milwaukee, WI to Kansas City, MO by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Milwaukee, WI to Kansas City, MO is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus+Greyhound · ·
    12:15 PM15h30
    Milwaukee, General Mitchell International Airport (Wisconsin Coach ORD-MKE Bus Stop), WI
    3:45 AMKansas City, Jefferson Lines
    3511One-way
    3 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus+Greyhound · ·
    12:15 PM15h30
    Milwaukee, General Mitchell International Airport (Wisconsin Coach ORD-MKE Bus Stop), WI
    3:45 AMKansas City, Jefferson Lines
    3511One-way
    3 transfers

Fastest

  • UnitedUA5799 · UA1881
    5:00 AM3h58
    General Mitchell International Airport
    8:58 AMKansas City International Airport
    23751One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Amtrak330 Hiawatha Service · 319 Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
    6:15 AM14h36
    Milwaukee Intermodal Station, Milwaukee, WI
    8:51 PMKansas City Station, Kansas City, MO
    5971One-way
    1 transfer
  • Amtrak334 Hiawatha Service · 3 Southwest Chief
    11:00 AM9h53
    Milwaukee Intermodal Station, Milwaukee, WI
    8:53 PMKansas City Station, Kansas City, MO
    7871One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus+Greyhound · ·
    3:40 PM27h30
    Milwaukee, General Mitchell International Airport (Wisconsin Coach ORD-MKE Bus Stop), WI
    7:10 PMKansas City, Jefferson Lines
    3571One-way
    3 transfers
  • Greyhound · · ·
    8:30 PM22h40
    Milwaukee, Intermodal Station
    7:10 PMKansas City, Jefferson Lines
    3641One-way
    3 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus+Greyhound · ·
    11:55 AM15h50
    Milwaukee, Intermodal Station
    3:45 AMKansas City, Jefferson Lines
    3991One-way
    3 transfers
  • UnitedUA4740 · UA664
    12:05 PM5h33
    General Mitchell International Airport
    5:38 PMKansas City International Airport
    20841One-way
    1 transfer
  • UnitedUA5392 · UA1986
    3:52 PM5h55
    General Mitchell International Airport
    9:47 PMKansas City International Airport
    20841One-way
    1 transfer
  • UnitedUA4740 · UA1651
    12:05 PM4h07
    General Mitchell International Airport
    4:12 PMKansas City International Airport
    21331One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Milwaukee, WI to Kansas City, MO

Travel to Kansas City, MO easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Milwaukee, WI to Kansas City, MO.

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There are 3 options to travel between Milwaukee, WI and Kansas City, MO including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Milwaukee, WI to Kansas City, MO is a bus with an average price of zł358.

This is compared to other travel options from Milwaukee, WI to Kansas City, MO:

A bus is zł109 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milwaukee, WI to Kansas City, MO costing on average zł467.

A bus is zł510 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Milwaukee, WI to Kansas City, MO costing on average zł868.

The fastest way to travel from Milwaukee, WI to Kansas City, MO is by flight with an average journey time of 11h 3m.

Other travel options to Kansas City, MO take longer:

Train takes on average 11h 59m.

Bus takes on average 17h 49m.

The distance from Milwaukee, WI to Kansas City, MO is approximately 441 miles (710 km).
The average frequency per day from Milwaukee, WI to Kansas City, MO is:
  • Around 42 flights per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.
  • Around 2 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Milwaukee, WI and Kansas City, MO as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Milwaukee, WI to Kansas City, MO:
  • Flights mostly depart from General Mitchell International Airport and arrive in Kansas City International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Milwaukee Intermodal Station, Milwaukee, WI and arrive in Kansas City Station, Kansas City, MO.
  • Buses mostly depart from Milwaukee, Intermodal Station and arrive in Kansas City, Jefferson Lines.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Milwaukee, WI to Kansas City, MO, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Kansas City, MO by bus.
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Kansas City, MO by train.
Omio customers who travel from Milwaukee, WI to Kansas City, MO often also extend their vacation to go to Chicago, IL, St. Louis, MO, Dallas, TX, New York, NY, Denver, CO. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Kansas City, MO and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Kansas City, MO to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Kansas City, KS, enjoy a day at Schlitterbahn Waterpark or catch a Kansas City T-Bones baseball game at CommunityAmerica Ballpark. Experience medieval-themed fun at the Kansas City Renaissance Festival, or head to Cider Hill Family Orchard for apple picking. Visit the Moon Marble Company for marble-making demonstrations. Explore cultural heritage at the Strawberry Hill Museum, watch NASCAR events at Kansas Speedway, or spend time outdoors at Wyandotte County Lake Park. Shop and dine at Legends Outlets Kansas City, and learn about agriculture at the National Agricultural Center and Hall of Fame.
A 2 to 3-day stay in Kansas City, KS is typically sufficient to explore its main attractions, including the Kansas Speedway, Schlitterbahn Waterpark, and the Legends Outlets.

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