Airport Shuttle
The Office of International Education will provide two options for airport transportation between Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and ESU: Pre-scheduled shuttle, and "Build your own" shuttle.
Option 1: Pre-scheduled shuttle
How to reserve a shuttle:- Submit the airport shuttle reservation form for each trip you need.
- Come to the Office of International Education to pay. It costs $80 one way. We only accept cash. Your reservation is not complete until you pay.
- Check the finalized pick-up location and time on the confirmation email. You will receive the confirmation email no later than 2 days before the scheduled shuttle date.
| Break | Airport to ESU * | ESU to Airport | Payment Deadline | Reservation Form |
| Fall 2025 Semester (Start of Semester) | 08/15/2025 at 4:00pm | passed deadline | ||
| Fall 2025 Semester (End of Semester) | 12/12/2025 at 3:00pm | 11/14/2025 at 5:00pm | ||
| Spring 2026 Semester (Start of semester) | 01/18/2026 at 4:00pm | 12/12/2025 at 5:00pm | ||
| Spring 2026 Semester (End of Semester) | 05/15/2026 at 3:00pm | 04/23/2026 at 5:00pm |
IMPORTANT
- * Shuttle leaving time might change depending on everyone's flight schedule. For example, if everyone's flight from MCI will not be until 11:00am, then we will make the shuttle departure time from ESU later accordingly. We cannot make the departure shuttle cannot be earlier and arrival shuttle cannot be later than the times above.
- The shuttle leaves EXACTLY at the scheduled time. If you are late and miss the shuttle, the OIE is not going to help you rearrange transportation. You will not get a refund for a shuttle you missed.
- It takes about 2 hours from Emporia to Kansas City International Airport. Book your flight accordingly.
- We will NOT cancel the shuttle even if we have a few sign-ups! If you pay, your ride is secured!
You must get a travel signature on your I-20/DS-2019 every time you travel internationally, and this includes Canada and Mexico. Go to this page to find more information and the travel signature request form.
Option 2: "Build your own" shuttle
If the above pre-scheduled shuttle does not fit your need, you may reserve a shuttle for your own schedule, or "Build your own" shuttle! This option is still for between Emporia and Kansas City International Airport. Please read the information on the "Build your own" shuttle form carefully, complete and submit the form, and make a full payment by the following deadlines. Unless we receive the full payment before the deadline, your reservation will not be confirmed.| Break | Payment Deadline |
| Fall Break (October 9-12, 2026) | September 17, 2025 |
| Thanksgiving Break (November 26-30, 2025) | November 4, 2025 |
| Spring Break (March 14-22, 2026) | February 13, 2026 |
| Anytime you need a ride | 3 weeks prior to departure |