There are 2 ways to get from Nauvoo to Independence by train (Amtrak) or car
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nauvoo to Independence is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 5h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Nauvoo to Independence is to train which takes 5h 19m and costs $110 - $210.
No, there is no direct train from Nauvoo to Independence station. However, there are services departing from Fort Madison and arriving at Independence Station via Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.
The distance between Nauvoo and Independence is 239 miles. The road distance is 257.4 miles.
The best way to get from Nauvoo to Independence without a car is to train which takes 5h 19m and costs $110 - $210.
It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Nauvoo to Independence, including transfers.
Nauvoo to Independence train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fort Madison station.
Nauvoo to Independence train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Kansas City station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nauvoo to Independence is 257 miles. It takes approximately 5h 29m to drive from Nauvoo to Independence.
There are 326+ hotels available in Independence.
What companies run services between Nauvoo, IL, USA and Independence, MO, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Fort Madison to Kansas City once daily. Tickets cost $70–150 and the journey takes 3h 43m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Fort Madison to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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