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How to get fromMilwaukee to Independenceby bus, plane, taxi, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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

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

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    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane plane ORD - JLN
    3. Take the taxi from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Independencetaxi taxi
    6h 9m
    $168–456

  2. Drive 707.3 mi

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    1. Drive from Milwaukee to Independencecar car 707.3 mi
    12h 45m
    $130–187

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas Citytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Coffeyvillebus bus
    15h 26m
    $220–425

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Coffeyvillebus bus
    20h 13m

  5. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT)plane plane ORD - ICT
    3. Drive from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT) to Independencecar car
    7h 4m
    $169–726

  6. Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Kansas City, bus

    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane MKE - MCI
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Coffeyvillebus bus
    9h 28m
    $174–842

  7. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Tulsa International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Tulsa International Airport (TUL)plane plane ORD - TUL
    3. Take the bus from Tulsa to Coffeyvillebus bus
    9h 41m
    $177–645

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

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$59Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 636.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 9m

What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and Independence, KS, USA?

You can take a bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Independence via Chicago, Des Moines, and Coffeyville in around 20h 13m.

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