What is the cheapest way to get from Springfield to Independence?

The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Independence is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Springfield to Independence?

The fastest way to get from Springfield to Independence is to drive which takes 5h 19m and costs $50 - $80.

Is there a direct train between Springfield and Independence?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Springfield and arriving at Independence Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 15m.

How far is it from Springfield to Independence?

The distance between Springfield and Independence is 367 miles. The road distance is 301.3 miles.

How do I travel from Springfield to Independence without a car?

The best way to get from Springfield to Independence without a car is to train which takes 7h 15m and costs $40 - $140.

How long does it take to get from Springfield to Independence?

The train from Springfield to Independence Station takes 7h 15m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Springfield to Independence train from?

Springfield to Independence train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Springfield station.

Train or fly from Springfield to Independence?

The best way to get from Springfield to Independence is to train which takes 7h 15m and costs $40 - $140. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $90 - $490 and takes 8h 5m.

Where does the Springfield to Independence train arrive?

Springfield to Independence train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Independence Station.

Can I drive from Springfield to Independence?

Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Independence is 301 miles. It takes approximately 5h 19m to drive from Springfield to Independence.

How do I get a train ticket from Springfield to Independence?

Book your Springfield to Independence train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Independence?

There are 239+ hotels available in Independence.

Springfield to Independence - 5 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Springfield to Independence by train (Amtrak), car, plane, taxi, train, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Springfield to Independence StationLincoln Service Missouri River Runner
7h 15m
$40–140
Drive 299.5 mi
1. Drive from Springfield to Independence299.5 mi
5h 19m
$55–79
Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Kansas City (MCI)SPI - MCI
8h 5m
$94–487
Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly
1. Take the taxi from Springfield to Decatur Airport (DEC)
2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Kansas City (MCI)DEC - MCI
8h 40m
$197–608
Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly, line 24 bus
1. Take the train from Springfield to St. Louis
2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Kansas City (MCI)STL - MCI
3. Take the bus from East Village - Bay A to On White Oak At Osage Eb
7h 50m
$201–707

Springfield to Independence by train (Amtrak)

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7h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 364.5 mi
Duration: 7h 15m

What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Independence, MO, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Springfield to Independence Station once daily. Tickets cost $40–140 and the journey takes 7h 15m. Alternatively, American Airlines flies from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Kansas City (MCI) twice daily.

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