There are 2 ways to get from Independence to Nauvoo by train (Amtrak) or car
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The cheapest way to get from Independence to Nauvoo is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 5h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Independence to Nauvoo is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs $110 - $210.
No, there is no direct train from Independence station to Nauvoo. However, there are services departing from Independence Station and arriving at Fort Madison via Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
The distance between Independence and Nauvoo is 239 miles. The road distance is 257.5 miles.
The best way to get from Independence to Nauvoo without a car is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs $110 - $210.
It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Independence to Nauvoo, including transfers.
Independence to Nauvoo train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kansas City station.
Independence to Nauvoo train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fort Madison station.
Yes, the driving distance between Independence to Nauvoo is 257 miles. It takes approximately 5h 29m to drive from Independence to Nauvoo.
There are 18+ hotels available in Nauvoo.
What companies run services between Independence, MO, USA and Nauvoo, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Kansas City to Fort Madison once daily. Tickets cost $70–150 and the journey takes 3h 15m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Kansas City to Fort Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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