There are 6 ways to get from Independence to Cleveland by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Kansas City
best- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane MCI - CLE
7h 22m$223–443Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Toledo to Clevelandbus
19h 7m$121–270Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Independence Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain Floridian / ...
18h 6m$239–523Drive 785.6 mi
- Drive from Independence to Clevelandcar 785.6 mi
13h 25m$144–208Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Independence Station to St. Louistrain
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane STL - CLE
9h 10m$199–914Train, bus
- Take the train from Independence Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
- Take the bus from Chicago to Clevelandbus Chicago
19h 5m$179–403
Independence to Cleveland by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Independence to Cleveland is to bus which costs $120 - $270 and takes 19h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Independence to Cleveland is to fly which takes 7h 22m and costs $220 - $450.
No, there is no direct bus from Independence to Cleveland. However, there are services departing from On Truman At Main Westbound and arriving at Cleveland via Kansas City Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, Indianapolis Union Station and Toledo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Independence station to Cleveland. However, there are services departing from Independence Station and arriving at Cleveland Amtrak via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 6m.
The distance between Independence and Cleveland is 745 miles. The road distance is 790.2 miles.
The best way to get from Independence to Cleveland without a car is to train which takes 18h 6m and costs $230 - $550.
It takes approximately 7h 22m to get from Independence to Cleveland, including transfers.
Independence to Cleveland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Kansas City Bus Station.
Independence to Cleveland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Independence Station.
The best way to get from Independence to Cleveland is to fly which takes 7h 22m and costs $220 - $450. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $230 - $550 and takes 18h 6m, you could also bus, which costs $120 - $270 and takes 19h 7m.
What companies run services between Independence, MO, USA and Cleveland, OH, USA?
Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Independence Station to Cleveland Amtrak via Chicago Union Station in around 18h 6m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Kansas City to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–800
Flights from Kansas City to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–800
Flights from Kansas City to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–900
Flights from Kansas City to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–750
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–800
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–850
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Kansas City to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–800
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–800
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Kansas City to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–800
Flights from Kansas City to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $180–950
Flights from Kansas City to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,100
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–800
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Kansas City to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–800
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Independence Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–330
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Cleveland Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $90–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Independence Station to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–160
- 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 Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Toledo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Toledo to Cleveland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–45
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Bus from Chicago to Cleveland
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Independence to Cleveland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Cleveland is 1h ahead of Independence. It is currently 9:31 PM in Independence and 10:31 PM in Cleveland.
Independence to Cleveland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Independence to Cleveland is 790 miles. It takes approximately 13h 25m to drive from Independence to Cleveland.
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