Rome2Rio

How to get fromCleveland Airport (CLE) to Independenceby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or train

Find Transport to Independence

See all options

There are 5 ways to get from Cleveland Airport (CLE) to Independence by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane CLE - MCI
    6h 48m
    $133–707

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Independence Stationtrain train Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
    19h 57m
    $482–762

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Columbusbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Columbus to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    20h 28m
    $140–212

  4. Drive  775.2 mi

    1. Drive from Cleveland Airport (CLE) to Independencecar car 775.2 mi
    13h 6m
    $142–205

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Cleveland to Chicagobus bus Bsb 25
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Independence Stationtrain train Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
    20h 53m
    $338–562

Cleveland Airport (CLE) to Independence by subway, foot, and bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration20h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$140Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Cleveland Airport (CLE) to Independence.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 730.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 48m

What companies run services between Cleveland Airport (CLE), USA and Independence, MO, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Kansas City (MCI) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Airport Station to Independence Station via Tower City Station Track 13, Cleveland Amtrak, and Chicago Union Station in around 19h 57m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

Booking & Getting There