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How to get fromIndependence to Burlingtonby taxi, bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Independence to Burlington by taxi, bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Taxi, bus, train

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Independence to Chanutetaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Chanute to Kansas Citybus bus
    3. Take the train from Kansas City to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Burlingtontaxi taxi
    10h 8m
    $270–418

  2. Drive 434.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Independence to Burlingtoncar car 434.5 mi
    9h 10m
    $80–115

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Coffeyville to Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Galesburgbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Galesburg to Burlingtontaxi taxi
    14h 42m
    $221–324

  4. Taxi to Joplin Regional Airport, fly to Burlington Municipal Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Independence to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)plane plane JLN - BRL
    7h 45m
    $113–326

  5. Bus to Tulsa International Airport, fly to Quad City International Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Coffeyville to Tulsabus bus
    2. Fly from Tulsa International Airport (TUL) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane TUL - MLI
    3. Drive from Moline-Airport-MLI to Burlingtoncar car
    11h 24m
    $153–672

  6. Drive to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport, fly to Burlington Municipal Airport

    1. Drive from Independence to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT)car car
    2. Fly from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT) to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)plane plane ICT - BRL
    7h 55m
    $94–413

  7. Drive to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, fly to Burlington Municipal Airport

    1. Drive from Independence to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)car car
    2. Fly from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)plane plane XNA - BRL
    8h 13m
    $83–329

  8. Bus to Tulsa International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Coffeyville to Tulsabus bus
    2. Fly from Tulsa International Airport (TUL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane TUL - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Burlingtontaxi taxi
    12h 35m
    $290–851

  9. Bus to Tulsa International Airport, fly to Burlington Municipal Airport

    1. Take the bus from Coffeyville to Tulsabus bus
    2. Fly from Tulsa International Airport (TUL) to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)plane plane TUL - BRL
    11h 4m
    $107–405

Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration7h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$43Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 486 mi
  • Duration: 10h 8m

What companies run services between Independence, KS, USA and Burlington, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Independence to Burlington. However, you can take the taxi to Chanute, take the bus to Kansas City, walk to On 13Th Between Charlotte & Holmes Wb, take the line 201 bus to On Grand At Pershing Crown Center Shops Sb, walk to Kansas City, take the train to Galesburg Amtrak Station, then take the taxi to Burlington. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Coffeyville, take the bus to Kansas City, walk to Kansas City Bus Station, take the bus to Des Moines, take the bus to Galesburg, then take the taxi to Burlington.

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