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How to get fromMilwaukee to Independenceby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, train or subway

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

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  1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport, line 24 bus

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    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane MKE - MCI
    2. Take the bus from East Village - Bay A to On White Oak At Osage Ebbus bus
    6h 17m
    $282–680

  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus
    16h 1m
    $78–255

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Hiawatha Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Independence Stationtrain train Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
    12h 50m
    $92–218

  4. Drive 544.2 mi

    1. Drive from Milwaukee to Independencecar car 544.2 mi
    9h 39m
    $100–144

  5. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane ORD - MCI
    7h 42m
    $165–838

  6. Train, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly, line 24 bus

    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the subway from LaSalle/Van Buren to Midwaysubway subway
    3. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane MDW - MCI
    4. Take the bus from East Village - Bay A to On White Oak At Osage Ebbus bus
    8h 13m
    $114–643

Milwaukee to Independence by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration12h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$92Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and Independence, MO, USA?

You can take a train from Milwaukee to Independence Station via Chicago Union Station in around 12h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to On White Oak At Osage Eb via Chicago Bus Station, Des Moines, Kansas City, and East Village - Bay A in around 16h 1m.

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