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How to get fromChicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Independenceby plane, bus, subway, train (Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Independence by plane, bus, subway, train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Kansas City, line 24 bus

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane ORD - MCI
    2. Take the bus from East Village - Bay A to On White Oak At Osage Ebbus bus
    4h 53m
    $355–764

  2. Drive 498 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Independencecar car 498 mi
    8h 42m
    $91–132

  3. Subway, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Kansas City, line 24 bus

    1. Take the subway from O'Hare to Clark/Lakesubway subway
    2. Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Midwaysubway subway
    3. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane MDW - MCI
    4. Take the bus from East Village - Bay A to On White Oak At Osage Ebbus bus
    7h 5m
    $104–660

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Independence Stationtrain train Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
    12h 15m
    $172–365

  5. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Kirksville Regional Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kirksville Regional Airport (IRK)plane plane ORD - IRK
    2. Take the train from La Plata Station to Kansas Citytrain train
    6h 28m
    $141–325

Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Independence by subway, foot, and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$172Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 439.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 53m

What companies run services between Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD), USA and Independence, MO, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Independence Station once daily. Tickets cost $170–360 and the journey takes 10h 21m.

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