There are 7 ways to get from Winnipeg to Independence by plane, train (Amtrak), car, 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.
Fly from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport
best- Fly from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG) to Kansas City (MCI)plane YWG - MCI
10h 52m$232–902Drive to Grand Forks International Airport, fly
cheapest- Drive from Winnipeg to Grand Forks International Airport (GFK)car
- Fly from Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) to Kansas City (MCI)plane GFK - MCI
10h 41m$129–599Train via Detroit
- Take the train from Winnipeg to Toronto Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Windsortrain
- Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Independence Stationtrain
2d 12h$292–613Drive 822 mi
- Drive from Winnipeg to Independencecar 822 mi
12h 53m$189–272Train
- Take the train from Winnipeg to Toronto Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Buffalotrain
- Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Independence Stationtrain
2d 17h$304–675Train, bus
- Take the train from Winnipeg to Toronto Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Toronto to Detroit Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicagobus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Independence Stationtrain
2d 18h$291–568Train, bus via Newark
- Take the train from Winnipeg to Toronto Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Toronto to Newark Penn Stationbus
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
3d 6h$336–640
Winnipeg to Independence by train and car
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Winnipeg to Independence is to drive which costs $180 - $280 and takes 12h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Winnipeg to Independence is to drive and fly which takes 10h 41m and costs $120 - $600.
No, there is no direct train from Winnipeg to Independence station. However, there are services departing from Winnipeg and arriving at Independence Station via Toronto Union Station, Buffalo Depew Station and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 17h.
The distance between Winnipeg and Independence is 788 miles. The road distance is 826.8 miles.
The best way to get from Winnipeg to Independence without a car is to train which takes 2 days 17h and costs $300 - $700.
It takes approximately 10h 52m to get from Winnipeg to Independence, including transfers.
Winnipeg to Independence train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Winnipeg station.
The best way to get from Winnipeg to Independence is to fly which takes 10h 52m and costs $230 - $900. Alternatively, you can train via Detroit, which costs $290 - $650 and takes 2 days 12h.
Winnipeg to Independence train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Toronto Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Winnipeg to Independence is 827 miles. It takes approximately 12h 53m to drive from Winnipeg to Independence.
What companies run services between Winnipeg, MB, Canada and Independence, MO, USA?
Delta, United Airlines, and WestJet fly from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG) to Kansas City (MCI) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Winnipeg to Independence Station via Toronto Union Station, Windsor, Detroit, and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 12h.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport to Kansas City via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport to Kansas City via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 34m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $310–1,700
Flights from Grand Forks International Airport to Kansas City via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport to Kansas City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport to Kansas City via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Winnipeg to Toronto Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $140–200
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $140–200
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $170–200
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $150–190
Train from Toronto Union Station to Windsor
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–100
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $40–100
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $40–80
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $35–50
Train from Toronto Union Station to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–85
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $26–85
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $26–70
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $23–40
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Detroit to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Independence Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–180
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–210
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Toronto to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–95
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Toronto to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–160
- 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 Toronto to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Newark Penn Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–210
- 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
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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