4h 25mTotal estimate
~€36–133Rough fare per person
Flight to Kansas City
Chicago → Kansas City · about 1h 5m in the air · ~€35–130
Train to Independence
Kansas City → Independence · about 20m · ~€1–3
Chicago → Independence
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About the trip from Chicago to Independence
Chicago (United States) and Independence (United States) are 649 km (403 mi) apart in a straight line. The way we suggest is by flight and train, via Kansas City: about 4h 25m door to door with 1 change, for ~€36–133 per person. Without flying, it takes about 7h 55m by train, via Naperville and Kansas City.
Step by step
- Flight from Chicago to Kansas City: about 1h 5m in the air, 661 km, ~€35–130
- Train from Kansas City to Independence: about 20m, 14 km, ~€1–3
Every route we know
- Flight + Train, via Kansas City: about 4h 25m, 1 change, ~€36–133
- Train, via Naperville and Kansas City: about 7h 55m, 2 changes, ~€24–80
- Train, direct: about 10h, no changes, ~€25–80
Questions
How long does it take to get from Chicago to Independence?
About 4h 25m door to door by flight and train, via Kansas City, including time for changes and airports.
How much does it cost to travel from Chicago to Independence?
~€36–133 per person for the route we suggest. These are estimates from travel-guide prices and published tariffs, not quotes: check the operator for today's fare.
Can you get from Chicago to Independence without flying?
Yes: by train, via Naperville and Kansas City, in about 7h 55m, for ~€24–80.
Times are rough door-to-door times, with time to change and to get through airports included. We don't have timetables, and fares are rough estimates, not quotes: check Google Maps or the operator before you travel.