There are 7 ways to get from Independence to Kentucky by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly to Covington
best- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Covington (CVG)plane MCI - CVG
7h 42m$172–952Drive 498.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Independence to Louisvillecar 498.5 mi
8h 22m$91–132Train, 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
13h 11m$101–172Fly to Louisville International Airport
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane MCI - SDF
8h 15m$191–1,103Fly to Blue Grass Airport
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane MCI - LEX
9h 46m$97–552Fly to Indianapolis, bus
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Indianapolis (IND)plane MCI - IND
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus
9h 26m$202–523Bus
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Evansville Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Evansville, IN to Louisville, KYbus
13h 42m$100–180
Independence to Kentucky by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Independence to Kentucky is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 8h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Independence to Kentucky is to fly which takes 7h 42m and costs $170 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Independence to Kentucky. However, there are services departing from On Truman At Main Westbound and arriving at Louisville, KY via Kansas City Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station and Evansville, IN. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 42m.
The distance between Independence and Kentucky is 591 miles. The road distance is 501.4 miles.
The best way to get from Independence to Kentucky without a car is to train and bus which takes 13h 11m and costs $100 - $180.
It takes approximately 7h 42m to get from Independence to Kentucky, including transfers.
Independence to Kentucky bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Kansas City Bus Station.
The best way to get from Independence to Kentucky is to fly which takes 7h 42m and costs $170 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $180 and takes 13h 42m.
Independence to Kentucky bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Kentucky is 1h ahead of Independence. It is currently 7:54 AM in Independence and 8:54 AM in Kentucky.
What companies run services between Independence, MO, USA and Kentucky, USA?
Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, 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 Louisville, KY via East Village - Bay A, Kansas City Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Evansville, IN in around 13h 42m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Kansas City to Covington via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–1,100
Flights from Kansas City to Covington via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,200
Flights from Kansas City to Covington via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,100
Flights from Kansas City to Blue Grass Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Kansas City to Blue Grass Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 51m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Kansas City to Covington via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–950
Flights from Kansas City to Covington via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,200
Flights from Kansas City to Blue Grass Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Kansas City to Blue Grass Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Kansas City to Blue Grass Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Kansas City to Covington via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–950
Flights from Kansas City to Covington via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Monday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $180–1,000
Flights from Kansas City to Louisville International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Flights from Kansas City to Louisville International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Kansas City to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Kansas City to Indianapolis via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Kansas City to Covington via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–950
Flights from Kansas City to Blue Grass Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
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
- $35–65
- 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 Evansville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- 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
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 502-368-5644 x 135
- Website
- ridewithmiller.com
Bus from Evansville, IN to Louisville, KY
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://ridewithmiller.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KY
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $22–45
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Independence to Kentucky is 501 miles. It takes approximately 8h 22m to drive from Independence to Kentucky.
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