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From the Airport to Lawrence


If you are flying in, you will need to connect into Kansas City International Airport (Code=MCI). The ride from the airport to Lawrence is approximately one hour. We encourage you to carefully view the choices below for reserving a ride to Lawrence before you arrive in Kansas City.

If you have an idea of your transportation plans, please select one of the choices below. This survey is optional, but by chosing an option you help us gain a better understanding of how students prefer to travel.

( Free service, available for incoming new international students ) I would like for a local volunteer to meet me at the airport and bring me to Lawrence. I understand that when I provide my email address here, it will be forwarded to a volunteer driver who will contact me to discuss my transportation needs. I understand that the University of Kansas is not responsible for this volunteer service and that I am responsible for obtaining and making my own transportation arrangements.
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I will make my own arrangements for transportation from the airport. A friend, a relative, or a student organization will assist me.

To find a list of nationality organizations, visit this link: http://www.ku.edu/organizations/?Cultural_Ethnic.
I will make my own reservations with a taxi, a commercial shuttle or a car rental company for transportation to Lawrence. (Below are links to four companies currently connecting from the Kansas City airport to Lawrence.)

GTI Services: approximately $35 for a KU student traveling KCI to a campus address.
1.785.838.4500 or 1.888.467.3729 (Toll-free within the U.S.)

KCI Road Runner: approximately $30 from KCI directly to the Holiday Inn Holidome (200 McDonald Dr, Lawrence) Makes No other stops. 1.800.826.8294 (Toll-free within the U.S.)

Alternative Shuttle: $65 from KCI airport to any Lawrence address. Shuttle driver will meet you at the airport gate. (816-588-4301).

Taxi Service: Please see link for a list of local taxi services. Taxi service from the airpart is very expensive. Before entering a taxi, establish the estimated cost with the driver.

Please note - All fares are subject to change and may increase in the late evening/night. For any of these services, it is customary to tip the driver 15% of the charge.

If you would like to rent a car, please see the Kansas City International Airport options. Many companies require that the car be returned to their facility, please be aware of this if you decide to rent one.