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Getting There

Flying 

Kansas City International Airport (MCI) is the main airport servicing the Kansas City area. MCI is located 19 miles northwest of downtown Kansas City. 

Airline Discounts

We are pleased to partner with United Airlines to offer attendees travel discounts. To take advantage of the United travel discount, utilize the following link or enter ZN85812459 in the promotion field.
United & IAFC Flight Discounts

Driving

From Lenexa and Overland Park, Kansas
Take I-35 north to downtown KC/Broadway exit. Turn left (north) on Broadway Boulevard and follow Broadway Boulevard northbound to 12th Street. Turn right on 12th Street and follow 12th Street eastbound to Wyandotte Street (approximately 2 blocks). Turn right on Wyandotte Street and the entrance to the Barney Allis Plaza Parking Garage is on the immediate right before the intersection of 13th and Wyandotte Street.

From North Kansas City
Take I-29 south over the Broadway Bridge. Continue south on Broadway Boulevard to 12th Street. Turn left (east) onto 12th Street and follow 12th Street eastbound to Wyandotte Street (approximately 2 blocks). Turn right on Wyandotte Street and the entrance to the Barney Allis Plaza Parking Garage is on the immediate right before the intersection of 13th and Wyandotte Street.

From Kansas City, Kansas
Take I-70 east to Broadway Boulevard exit. Turn right (south) onto Broadway Boulevard. Proceed to 12th Street, turn left and follow 12th Street eastbound to Wyandotte Street. (approximately 2 blocks). Turn right on Wyandotte Street. The Barney Allis Parking Garage is located before the intersection of 13th and Wyandotte Street.

Parking

There are several parking garages surrounding the Kansas City Convention Center. 
View a map of all downtown parking garages.
Attendees are encouraged to make parking reservations in advance. Reservations can be made online through LAZ parking.

If you are staying at a hotel in downtown Kansas City, please check directly with your hotel on parking options. 

Getting Around

Ride Share

Travel with Uber or Lyft to skip the taxi lines.
Uber website or Uber app (average Uber ride $30)
Lyft website or Lyft app (average Lyft ride $30)

Taxi

Taxi and car service are available throughout Kansas City. Phones for taxi service are located both inside and outside each terminal at baggage claim areas, and at other convenient locations outside terminal exits. Taxi rides from the airport to downtown cost on average $50.

Learn about other transportation options on the visitKC website.

Explore Kansas City

Discover the New Midwest in Kansas City. See what visitors love about the city and explore all the activities the city has to offer, including hot restaurants, fun activities, and more. Learn more at visitKC.com.

Visa Information

Here are several resources for the visa application process: 

Travel.State.Gov
A service of the Bureau of Consular Affairs, this site offers information and necessary forms for international travel, including tips for traveling abroad, travel warnings, and alerts.

USEmbassy.Gov
This site provides a list of U.S. embassies, consulates, and diplomatic missions around the world.

Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA)
International travelers who are seeking to travel to the United States under the Visa Waiver Program are now subject to enhanced security requirements and are required to pay an administrative fee. Applications are accessible on this site, which is available in 25 languages.