Originally Posted by pinniped
One other thing...if costs are an issue, fly to MCI and drive to Salina. It's only about a 2:20 drive...a straight shot out I-70. Unless your connection is perfect, you won't be leaving much time on the table at all. I wouldn't want to do that drive vs. sitting back and collecting an extra 1000 miles, but it's an option...
A good point, but I wouldn't do this between Dec. 1 and Apr. 1. The interstate tends to close when the blowing snow drifts get over 6 feet.