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How to get fromQuincy to Independenceby train (Amtrak), train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Quincy to Independence by train (Amtrak), train, bus, or car

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Quincy Amtrak Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train Illinois Zephyr / ...
    2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Kansas Citytrain train Southwest Chief
    8h 33m
    $248–395
  2. Drive  205.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Quincy to Independencecar car 205.9 mi
    4h 29m
    $36–51
  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Quincy Amtrak Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Galesburg to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    13h 23m
    $163–261

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What companies run services between Quincy, IL, USA and Independence, MO, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Quincy to Independence Station via Quincy Amtrak Station, Galesburg Amtrak Station, and Kansas City in around 8h 33m.

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