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How to get fromIndependence to Chicagoby bus, plane, train (Amtrak), car or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Independence to Chicago by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Line 24 bus to Kansas City, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from On Truman At Osage Wb to East Village - Bay Abus bus
    2. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MCI - MDW
    5h 28m
    $82–555

  2. Drive to Manhattan Regional Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Independence to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)car car
    2. Fly from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MHK - ORD
    5h 11m
    $67–300

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Independence Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
    11h 1m
    $150–340

  4. Drive 494.2 mi

    1. Drive from Independence to Chicagocar car 494.2 mi
    8h 50m
    $91–131

  5. Line 24 bus to Kansas City, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from On Truman At Osage Wb to East Village - Bay Abus bus
    2. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MCI - ORD
    5h 51m
    $262–555

  6. Line 24 bus to Kansas City, fly to General Mitchell International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from On Truman At Osage Wb to East Village - Bay Abus bus
    2. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane MCI - MKE
    3. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    7h 51m
    $165–969

Independence to Chicago by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration11h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$150Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Independence, MO, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Independence Station to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $150–340 and the journey takes 11h 1m.

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