There are 3 ways to get from Quincy to Independence by train (Amtrak), train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Quincy Amtrak Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain Illinois Zephyr / ...
- Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Kansas Citytrain Southwest Chief
8h 33m$248–395Drive 205.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Quincy to Independencecar 205.9 mi
4h 29m$36–51Train, bus
- Take the train from Quincy Amtrak Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Galesburg to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
13h 23m$163–261
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Quincy to Independence is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Quincy to Independence is to drive which takes 4h 29m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct train from Quincy station to Independence station. However, there are services departing from Quincy Amtrak Station and arriving at Independence Station via Galesburg Amtrak Station and Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 33m.
The distance between Quincy and Independence is 433 miles. The road distance is 207.1 miles.
The best way to get from Quincy to Independence without a car is to train which takes 8h 33m and costs $240 - $400.
It takes approximately 8h 33m to get from Quincy to Independence, including transfers.
Quincy to Independence train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Quincy Amtrak Station.
Quincy to Independence train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Galesburg Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Quincy to Independence is 207 miles. It takes approximately 4h 29m to drive from Quincy to Independence.
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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.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Quincy Amtrak Station to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–240
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Quincy Amtrak Station to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Galesburg to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Greyhound
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