Travel
Staying on
the Plaza
The Intercontinental Hotel is one of many hotel options located in the Plaza, a vibrant high-end shopping district with many restaurants and entertainment venues.
Hotel Accommodations
A block of rooms is available at the Intercontinental Hotel at the Plaza for a special discounted rate of $107 per night. Book your group by Oct. 23 to get the group rate.
To reserve your room, call 866-856-9717 or book online at www.kansascityic.com. Click on “reservations” in the middle towards the top of the page. Enter arrival and departure dates. Our group booking code is NAW.
Map directions to the hotel:
401 Ward Parkway,
Kansas City, MO 64112
Arriving By Air
The Kansas City International Airport serves as a hub for Midwest Airlines, and Southwest Airlines operates a high number of flights into and out of the airport daily.
The airport is located approximately 15 miles from downtown Kansas City. Transportation options are taxis (around US $40 one way) and rental cars. Visit the “Fly KCI” Web site for more information on ground transportation options.
Arriving By Car
The "Visit KC" website offers detailed interactive maps to help you navigate into and through the city.
If you are driving directly to the Kauffman Foundation Conference Center, directions are available here.
From Intercontinental Hotel to the Kauffman Foundation
Conference attendees staying at the Intercontinental Hotel can ride a shuttle provided by the Mid-
America Regional Council from the hotel to the Kauffman Foundation.