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How to get fromIndependence to Chicagoby taxi, plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Independence to Chicago by taxi, plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Taxi to Joplin Regional Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Independence to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane JLN - ORD
    4h 15m
    $118–369

  2. Drive to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Independence to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)car car
    2. Fly from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane XNA - ORD
    5h 22m
    $73–322

  3. Taxi, bus, train

    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 Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    12h 24m
    $320–478

  4. Bus

    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 Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    16h 18m
    $138–224

  5. Drive  644.7 mi

    1. Drive from Independence to Chicagocar car 644.7 mi
    11h 14m
    $118–170

  6. Drive to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Drive from Independence to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT)car car
    2. Fly from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ICT - ORD
    5h 2m
    $99–466

  7. Drive to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Drive from Independence to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT)car car
    2. Fly from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ICT - MDW
    4h 47m
    $119–586

Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$46Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 572.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 15m

What companies run services between Independence, KS, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Independence to Chicago Bus Station via Coffeyville, Kansas City, Kansas City Bus Station, and Des Moines in around 16h 18m.

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