There are 8 ways to get from Independence to Cincinnati by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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Fly to Covington
best- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Covington (CVG)plane MCI - CVG
7h 51m$152–852Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Cincinnatibus
16h 41m$87–173Train, bus
- Take the train from Independence Station to St. Louistrain
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Evansville Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Evansville, IN to Louisville, KYbus
- Take the bus from Louisville, KY Bus Station to Cincinnati - Downtownbus
15h 41m$140–381Train, bus via Chicago
- Take the train from Independence Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cincinnatibus FlixBus 2514 / ...
17h 55m$190–399Drive 578.5 mi
- Drive from Independence to Cincinnaticar 578.5 mi
9h 43m$106–153Fly to Blue Grass Airport, drive
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane MCI - LEX
- Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Cincinnaticar
9h 5m$115–573Fly to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, bus
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane MCI - CMH
- Take the bus from Columbus to Cincinnatibus
9h 48m$140–733Train, bus via Chicago #2
- Take the train from Independence Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Cincinnatibus
21h 55m$222–490
Independence to Cincinnati by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Independence to Cincinnati is to bus which costs $85 - $180 and takes 16h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Independence to Cincinnati is to fly which takes 7h 51m and costs $150 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Independence to Cincinnati. However, there are services departing from On Truman At Main Westbound and arriving at Cincinnati via Kansas City Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station and Dayton Trotwood Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 41m.
The distance between Independence and Cincinnati is 591 miles. The road distance is 581.9 miles.
The best way to get from Independence to Cincinnati without a car is to train and bus which takes 15h 41m and costs $140 - $390.
It takes approximately 7h 51m to get from Independence to Cincinnati, including transfers.
Independence to Cincinnati bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Kansas City Bus Station.
The best way to get from Independence to Cincinnati is to fly which takes 7h 51m and costs $150 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $180 and takes 16h 41m.
Independence to Cincinnati bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Cincinnati is 1h ahead of Independence. It is currently 6:02 AM in Independence and 7:02 AM in Cincinnati.
What companies run services between Independence, MO, USA and Cincinnati, OH, USA?
Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Covington (CVG) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from On Truman At Main Westbound to Cincinnati via East Village - Bay A, Kansas City Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Dayton Trotwood Bus Station in around 16h 41m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Kansas City to Covington via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–850
Flights from Kansas City to Covington via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $160–850
Flights from Kansas City to John Glenn Columbus International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Kansas City to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Kansas City to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Flights from Kansas City to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Independence Station to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Independence Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–330
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Independence Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–330
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Evansville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–28
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Independence to Cincinnati is 582 miles. It takes approximately 9h 43m to drive from Independence to Cincinnati.
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