There are 4 ways to get from Norfolk to Independence by plane, 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
best- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Kansas City (MCI)plane ORF - MCI
7h 50m$195–520Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Independence Stationtrain
35h 26m$445–992Bus
- Take the bus from Norfolk to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
35h 43m$197–427Drive 1,142.7 mi
- Drive from Norfolk to Independencecar 1,142.7 mi
19h 21m$209–302
Norfolk to Independence by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Norfolk to Independence is to bus which costs $190 - $430 and takes 35h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Norfolk to Independence is to fly which takes 7h 50m and costs $190 - $550.
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 Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station and East Village - Bay A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 43m.
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 26m.
The distance between Norfolk and Independence is 1069 miles. The road distance is 1149.4 miles.
The best way to get from Norfolk to Independence without a car is to train which takes 35h 26m and costs $440 - $1,000.
It takes approximately 7h 50m 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, depart from Norfolk station.
The best way to get from Norfolk to Independence is to fly which takes 7h 50m and costs $190 - $550. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $440 - $1,000 and takes 35h 26m, you could also bus, which costs $190 - $430 and takes 35h 43m.
What companies run services between Norfolk, VA, USA and Independence, MO, USA?
Southwest Airlines and United Airlines fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Kansas City (MCI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Norfolk to Independence Station via Petersburg Amtrak Station and Chicago Union Station in around 35h 26m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Kansas City via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $190–950
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Kansas City via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $200–950
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Kansas City via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–950
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Kansas City via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–950
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Kansas City via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–950
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $260–600
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Independence Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–340
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Norfolk to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- 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 Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–270
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Norfolk to Independence bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Philadelphia Bus Station.
Independence is 1h behind Norfolk. It is currently 2:16 PM in Norfolk and 1:16 PM in Independence.
Norfolk to Independence train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Petersburg Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Norfolk to Independence is 1149 miles. It takes approximately 19h 21m to drive from Norfolk to Independence.
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