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

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

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  1. Fly from Kansas City

    best
    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane plane MCI - CLE
    7h 33m
    $293–473

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Independence Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Shipshewanabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Shipshewana to Clevelandbus bus
    20h 5m
    $97–301

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Independence Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain train Floridian / ...
    18h 6m
    $124–346

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Columbus - Downtown - Mound St to Cleveland Ohio Greyhound Stationbus bus
    20h 35m
    $115–220

  5. Drive 785.6 mi

    1. Drive from Independence to Clevelandcar car 785.6 mi
    13h 21m
    $144–208

  6. Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Independence Station to St. Louistrain train
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane plane STL - CLE
    9h 10m
    $212–526

Independence to Cleveland by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration18h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$124Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Independence, MO, USA and Cleveland, OH, USA?

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, 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.

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