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There are 2 daily trains from Lee's Summit to Kirkwood. Traveling by train from Lee's Summit to Kirkwood usually takes around 4 hours and 32 minutes, but the fastest Amtrak train can make the trip in 4 hours and 31 minutes.
| Distance | 215 mi (347 km) |
| Fastest train | 4h 31m |
| Lowest price | $49.32 |
| Trains per day | 2 |
| Most frequent service | Amtrak Missouri River Runner |
| Train lines | 2 |
Overall score for trains from Lee's Summit to Kirkwood
(Based on 5 ratings and reviews)
4.0
Pros: Clean informed with arrival times/delays. Cons: Very. crowded.
5.0
Pros: Being able to enjoy reading or napping and not worry about driving. Cons: nothing. Tips: Try going by train.
5.0
Convenient & great way to travel
5.0
Pros: Space!!! Possible Internet. Time to relax. Not having to drive I-70! Cons: My particular seat was really needing new padding. Internet inconsistent. Otherwise wonderful!
In the last month, $49.32 was the average price of a train ticket from Lee's Summit to Kirkwood. This is a great price, especially considering the length of the route. You can expect to find tickets at that price or lower if you book your trip at least 1 days in advance. Otherwise, expect to pay around $15.44 more than that for a same-day booking.
2 train services operate from Lee's Summit to Kirkwood. However, each train line only offers one daily trip.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak | 1 | 4h 31m | $65.46 |
| Amtrak Missouri River Runner | 1 | 4h 32m | $52.51 |
Amtrak is the largest passenger railroad service in America, offering daily intercity trains to hundreds of destinations across the contiguous United States, as well as several cities in Canada. Every Amtrak train comes equipped with comfortable seats with extra legroom, as well as several four-seat areas with tables in the middle. In addition, each car has a freshly cleaned restroom, free WiFi and power outlets at every seat. There are also snack bars where you can purchase drinks or food during your journey. On average, there are 1 Amtrak trains from Lee's Summit to Kirkwood every day, as well as 1 trips on the weekends, with prices starting from $44.
The Missouri River Runner is an Amtrak regional passenger train whose full route runs across Missouri, from Kansas City to St. Louis. Both Coach Class and Business Class passengers will enjoy the free WiFi on board, power outlets at each seat, and the option to purchase snacks in the cafe car. The train departs from 217 SW Main St in Lee's Summit and arrives at 110 W Argonne Dr in Kirkwood, and tickets on this route start at $44.
The distance between Lee's Summit and Kirkwood is approximately 215 miles, or 347 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 4 hours and 32 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 4 hours and 31 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
Trains from Lee's Summit to Kirkwood are the most crowded on Saturday. Tickets also tend to be more expensive then. If you are looking for a great deal on your train tickets or just want extra room to stretch out, consider traveling on Monday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.
The earliest train departs Lee's Summit at 9:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 4:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
Trains leave the station in Lee's Summit twice a day, so there are a couple of options depending on your preferred travel time. Luckily, both trains will get you to Kirkwood with direct service. While there might still be stops along the way, you will not need to get off or switch trains.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Kirkwood to Lee's Summit.
There is one train station in Lee's Summit.
217 SW Main St
Kirkwood has one train station.
110 W Argonne Dr
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