There are 4 ways to get from Norfolk to Independence by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, line 24 bus
best- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Kansas City (MCI)ORF - MCI
- Take the bus from East Village - Bay A to On White Oak At Osage Eb
6h 6m$295–579Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Norfolk to Philadelphia
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to St Louis Bus Station
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Station
35h 56m$177–432Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Independence Station
35h 35m$327–1,072Drive 1,143.6 mi
- Drive from Norfolk to Independence1,143.6 mi
19h 12m$209–302
Norfolk to Independence by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Norfolk to Independence is to drive which costs $200 - $310 and takes 19h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Norfolk to Independence is to fly and line 24 bus which takes 6h 6m and costs $290 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Norfolk to Independence. However, there are services departing from Dntc and arriving at On White Oak At Osage Eb via Military Circle Mall, Norfolk, Philadelphia, St Louis Bus Station and East Village - Bay A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Norfolk to Independence station. However, there are services departing from Norfolk and arriving at Independence Station via Petersburg Amtrak Station and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 35m.
The distance between Norfolk and Independence is 1068 miles. The road distance is 1150.2 miles.
The best way to get from Norfolk to Independence without a car is to train which takes 35h 35m and costs $320 - $1,100.
It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from Norfolk to Independence, including transfers.
Norfolk to Independence bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Norfolk station.
Norfolk to Independence train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Norfolk station.
The best way to get from Norfolk to Independence is to train which takes 35h 35m and costs $320 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $170 - $440 and takes 35h 56m.
What companies run services between Norfolk, VA, USA and Independence, MO, USA?
You can take a train from Norfolk to Independence Station via Petersburg Amtrak Station and Chicago Union Station in around 35h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dntc to On White Oak At Osage Eb via Military Circle Mall, Military & Poplar Hall, Norfolk, Philadelphia, St Louis Bus Station, Kansas City Bus Station, and East Village - Bay A in around 35h 56m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Kansas City via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Kansas City via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Kansas City via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–750
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Kansas City via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–230
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $11–230
- Business Class
- $55–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $250–700
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Independence Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 816-221-0660
- Website
- ridekc.org
Bus from East Village - Bay A to On White Oak At Osage Eb
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- ridekc.org
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Norfolk to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–110
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Norfolk to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Philadelphia to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–240
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Norfolk to Independence bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Philadelphia station.
Independence is 1h behind Norfolk. It is currently 12:47 PM in Norfolk and 11:47 AM in Independence.
Norfolk to Independence train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Petersburg Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Norfolk to Independence is 1150 miles. It takes approximately 19h 12m to drive from Norfolk to Independence.
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