There are 5 ways to get from Little Rock to Independence by taxi, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, bus
best- Take the taxi from Little Rock to Greenbriertaxi
- Take the bus from Greenbrier to Kansas Citybus Jefferson 120
9h 2m$173–230Drive 375.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Little Rock to Independencecar 375.8 mi
7h 5m$69–100Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Union Station to St. Louistrain Texas Eagle
- Take the train from St. Louis to Independence Stationtrain Missouri River Runner / ...
13h 56m$198–403Fly to Kansas City
- Fly from Bill And Hillary Clinton National Airport (LIT) to Kansas City (MCI)plane LIT - MCI
7h 9m$206–1,019Fly to Manhattan Regional Airport, drive
- Fly from Bill And Hillary Clinton National Airport (LIT) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)plane LIT - MHK
- Drive from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Independencecar
6h 37m$150–659
Little Rock to Independence by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Little Rock to Independence is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 7h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Little Rock to Independence is to fly and drive which takes 6h 37m and costs $150 - $700.
No, there is no direct train from Little Rock station to Independence station. However, there are services departing from Union Station and arriving at Independence Station via St. Louis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 56m.
The distance between Little Rock and Independence is 405 miles. The road distance is 378 miles.
The best way to get from Little Rock to Independence without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 9h 2m and costs $170 - $230.
It takes approximately 9h 2m to get from Little Rock to Independence, including transfers.
Little Rock to Independence train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Union Station.
The best way to get from Little Rock to Independence is to train which takes 13h 56m and costs $190 - $410. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $200 - $1,100 and takes 7h 9m.
Little Rock to Independence train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at St. Louis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Little Rock to Independence is 378 miles. It takes approximately 7h 5m to drive from Little Rock to Independence.
What companies run services between Little Rock, AR, USA and Independence, MO, USA?
You can take a train from Union Station to Independence Station via St. Louis in around 13h 56m. Alternatively, Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Bill And Hillary Clinton National Airport (LIT) to Kansas City (MCI) hourly.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Bill And Hillary Clinton National Airport to Kansas City via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–1,000
Flights from Bill And Hillary Clinton National Airport to Kansas City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Saturday to Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
Flights from Bill And Hillary Clinton National Airport to Manhattan Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Bill And Hillary Clinton National Airport to Manhattan Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Bill And Hillary Clinton National Airport to Kansas City via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–1,000
Flights from Bill And Hillary Clinton National Airport to Kansas City via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $200–1,100
Flights from Bill And Hillary Clinton National Airport to Kansas City via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,200
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Bill And Hillary Clinton National Airport to Kansas City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
Flights from Bill And Hillary Clinton National Airport to Kansas City via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,200
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Bill And Hillary Clinton National Airport to Kansas City via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,200
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Union Station to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–230
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from St. Louis to Independence Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $85–180
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Greenbrier to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $80–120
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Estimated price
- $90–110
Greater Little Rock Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 501-222-2222
- Website
- yellowcablr.com
Ken's Personal Taxi
- Phone
- +1 501-515-0462
- Website
- facebook.com
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