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How to get fromJoliet to Independenceby train (Amtrak), car, train, plane or bus

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

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    1. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Independence Stationtrain train Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
    9h 31m
    $50–170

  2. Drive 458.4 mi

    1. Drive from Joliet to Independencecar car 458.4 mi
    8h 2m
    $84–121

  3. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Kansas City, line 24 bus

    1. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Summit Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane MDW - MCI
    3. Take the bus from East Village - Bay A to On White Oak At Osage Ebbus bus
    7h 12m
    $98–571

  4. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Kansas City, line 24 bus

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane ORD - MCI
    3. Take the bus from East Village - Bay A to On White Oak At Osage Ebbus bus
    7h 59m
    $138–662

  5. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Kirksville Regional Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kirksville Regional Airport (IRK)plane plane ORD - IRK
    3. Take the train from La Plata Station to Kansas Citytrain train
    9h 29m
    $144–327

  6. Train, train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Kansas City

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    3. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane MKE - MCI
    10h 13m
    $310–777

Joliet to Independence by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration9h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Joliet, IL, USA and Independence, MO, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Joliet Gateway Center to Independence Station once daily. Tickets cost $50–170 and the journey takes 9h 31m.

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