There are 5 ways to get from Independence to Cleveland by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus
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Fly
best- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)MCI - CLE
7h 18m$303–493Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Independence Station to Chicago Union Station
- Take the bus from Chicago to Shipshewana
- Take the bus from Shipshewana to Cleveland
20h 5m$97–295Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Independence Station to Chicago Union StationLincoln Service Missouri River Runner
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Cleveland AmtrakFloridian / ...
18h 6m$139–340Bus
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbus Bus Station
- Take the bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Cleveland Ohio Greyhound Station
19h 57m$101–255Drive 785.6 mi
- Drive from Independence to Cleveland785.6 mi
13h 14m$144–208
Independence to Cleveland by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Independence to Cleveland is to bus which costs $100 - $260 and takes 19h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Independence to Cleveland is to fly which takes 7h 18m and costs $300 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Independence to Cleveland station. However, there are services departing from On Truman At Main Westbound and arriving at Cleveland Ohio Greyhound Station via Kansas City Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station and N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 57m.
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 744 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 $130 - $340.
It takes approximately 7h 18m 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 18m and costs $300 - $500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $340 and takes 18h 6m, you could also bus, which costs $100 - $260 and takes 19h 57m.
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) every 2 hours. 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 Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Kansas City to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Kansas City to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Flights from Kansas City to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $190–900
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Kansas City to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Kansas City to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–900
Flights from Kansas City to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–800
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Kansas City to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Kansas City to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
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
- $60–180
- 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
- $75–160
- 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
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbus Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Cleveland Ohio Greyhound Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 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 N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Cleveland Ohio Greyhound Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–55
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Bus from Chicago to Shipshewana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–50
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Bus from Shipshewana to Cleveland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–65
- 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 9:24 AM in Independence and 10:24 AM 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 14m to drive from Independence to Cleveland.
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