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

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Independence Stationtrain train Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
    8h 12m
    $130–280

  2. Drive 362.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bloomington to Independencecar car 362.9 mi
    6h 26m
    $67–96

  3. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal

    1. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane BMI - MCI
    8h 30m
    $96–551

  4. Bus to Peoria International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Uptown Station to City Linkbus bus
    2. Fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane PIA - MCI
    10h 24m

  5. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly, line 24 bus

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Summit Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane MDW - MCI
    3. Take the bus from East Village - Bay A to On White Oak At Osage Ebbus bus
    8h 29m
    $150–726

  6. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly, line 24 bus

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane ORD - MCI
    3. Take the bus from East Village - Bay A to On White Oak At Osage Ebbus bus
    9h 16m
    $392–836

  7. Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to St. Louistrain train
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane STL - MCI
    8h 51m
    $144–706

Bloomington to Independence by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration8h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$130Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 425.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 12m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Bloomington-Normal to Independence Station once daily. Tickets cost $130–280 and the journey takes 8h 12m. Alternatively, American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Kansas City (MCI) every 4 hours.

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