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How to get fromToronto to Independenceby plane, train (Amtrak), bus, train, car or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from Toronto to Independence by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly from Toronto Island Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane YTZ - MCI
    7h 28m
    $444–667

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Toronto to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Independence Stationtrain train
    25h 30m
    $206–478

  3. Train via Detroit

    1. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Windsortrain train
    2. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Independence Stationtrain train
    21h 59m
    $252–597

  4. Drive 979.3 mi

    1. Drive from Toronto to Independencecar car 979.3 mi
    16h 53m
    $225–324

  5. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport

    1. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane YYZ - MCI
    10h 7m
    $317–581

  6. Shuttle to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Pearson International Airport Terminal 1 to Buffalo Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane BUF - MCI
    11h 16m
    $282–1,214

  7. Train

    1. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Buffalotrain train
    2. Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Independence Stationtrain train
    27h
    $303–724

Toronto to Independence by train and car

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration21h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$252Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Toronto, ON, Canada and Independence, MO, USA?

Air Canada, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) to Kansas City (MCI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Toronto Union Station to Independence Station via Windsor, Detroit, and Chicago Union Station in around 21h 59m.

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