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

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There are 9 ways to get from Springfield to Independence by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly from Bradley International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Kansas City (MCI)planeBDL - MCI
    10h 12m
    $263–1,690

  2. Train, train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Springfield to New Haventrain
    2. Take the train from New Haven to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
    3. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Kansas City (MCI)planeJFK - MCI
    11h 47m
    $132–1,380

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union StationtrainLake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Independence Amtrak StationtrainLincoln Service Missouri River Runner
    31h 7m
    $223–759

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Springfield Union Station to Newark Penn Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
    33h 53m
    $163–374

  5. Drive 1,310.2 mi

    1. Drive from Springfield to Independencecar1,310.2 mi
    22h 42m
    $240–346

  6. Train to Boston Logan Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Bostontrain
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Kansas City (MCI)planeBOS - MCI
    10h 33m
    $146–630

  7. Bus to Albany County Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Springfield Union Station to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus
    2. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Kansas City (MCI)planeALB - MCI
    11h 54m
    $283–688

  8. Train, train to Laguardia Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Springfield to New Haventrain
    2. Take the train from New Haven to 125th Street - Harlemtrain
    3. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Kansas City (MCI)planeLGA - MCI
    11h 44m
    $158–704

  9. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Springfield Union Station to New York Midtownbus
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Independence Amtrak Stationtrain
    35h 45m
    $174–396

Springfield to Independence by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration31h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$223Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Kansas City (MCI) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Springfield to Independence Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 31h 7m.

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