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)MCI - CVG
7h 42m$162–902Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Cincinnati
14h 31m$85–255Train, bus
- Take the train from Independence Station to St. Louis
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Cincinnati
14h$87–256Train, bus via Bloomington
- Take the train from Independence Station to Bloomington-Normal
- Take the bus from Bloomington/Normal to Indianapolis Union Station
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Cincinnati
16h 2m$100–319Drive 578.9 mi
- Drive from Independence to Cincinnati578.9 mi
9h 34m$106–153Line 24 bus, fly to Indianapolis, bus
- Take the bus from On Truman At Osage Wb to East Village - Bay A
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Indianapolis (IND)MCI - IND
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Cincinnati
8h 43m$157–557Fly to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, bus
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)MCI - CMH
- Take the bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Cincinnati - Downtown
9h 35m$211–580Train, bus #2
- Take the train from Independence Station to Chicago Union Station
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Cincinnati
20h 9m$109–349
Independence to Cincinnati by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Independence to Cincinnati is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 9h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Independence to Cincinnati is to fly which takes 7h 42m and costs $160 - $900.
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 Indianapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 31m.
The distance between Independence and Cincinnati is 591 miles. The road distance is 582.3 miles.
The best way to get from Independence to Cincinnati without a car is to train and bus which takes 14h and costs $85 - $260.
It takes approximately 7h 42m 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 42m and costs $160 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $260 and takes 14h 31m.
Independence to Cincinnati bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Cincinnati is 1h ahead of Independence. It is currently 9:22 AM in Independence and 10:22 AM in Cincinnati.
What companies run services between Independence, MO, USA and Cincinnati, OH, USA?
Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Covington (CVG) every 2 hours. 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, Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station), and Indianapolis in around 14h 31m.
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- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Kansas City to Covington via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–900
Flights from Kansas City to Covington via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–950
Flights from Kansas City to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–490
Flights from Kansas City to Indianapolis via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Kansas City to John Glenn Columbus International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Kansas City to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Kansas City to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Kansas City to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Kansas City to Covington via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–900
Flights from Kansas City to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Kansas City to Covington via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–1,000
Flights from Kansas City to Covington via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,100
Flights from Kansas City to Covington via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
Flights from Kansas City to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Kansas City to Covington via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- When
- Tuesday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–900
Flights from Kansas City to Covington via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- When
- Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Independence Station to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Independence Station to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $45–110
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $55–150
- Business - advance purchase
- $75–320
- Business Class
- $120–360
Train from Independence Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Indianapolis to Cincinnati
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $15–85
- Phone
- +1 (319) 753-2864
- info@burlingtontrailways.com
- Website
- burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Bloomington/Normal to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $40–60
- Flexible Fares
- $55–85
- Phone
- +1 816-221-0660
- Website
- ridekc.org
Bus from On Truman At Osage Wb to East Village - Bay A
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- ridekc.org
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Cincinnati - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–45
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Independence to Cincinnati is 582 miles. It takes approximately 9h 34m to drive from Independence to Cincinnati.
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