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How to get fromIndependence to Downtown Clevelandby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Independence to Downtown Cleveland by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly from Kansas City

    best
    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane plane MCI - CLE
    7h 23m
    $153–753

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Columbus to Clevelandbus bus
    20h 6m
    $122–250

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Independence Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain train Floridian / ...
    18h 6m
    $291–592

  4. Drive 786 mi

    1. Drive from Independence to Downtown Clevelandcar car 786 mi
    13h 21m
    $144–208

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

    1. Take the train from Independence Station to St. Louistrain train
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane plane STL - CLE
    9h 11m
    $585–1,083

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Independence Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Clevelandbus bus FlixBus N2641
    19h
    $236–457

Independence to Downtown Cleveland by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration18h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$291Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 739.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 23m

What companies run services between Independence, MO, USA and Downtown Cleveland, OH, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Independence Station to Cleveland Amtrak via Chicago Union Station in around 18h 6m.

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