There are 3 ways to get from Wichita to Independence by bus, train, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from 2210 Somerset St - Wichita to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas Citybus El Paso
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Coffeyvillebus Jefferson Lines 801
8h 42m$111–154Drive 113.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Wichita to Independencecar 113.9 mi
2h 3m$21–30Bus, train
- Take the bus from Wichita Amtrak Station to Newton Stationbus
- Take the train from Newton Station to Kansas Citytrain
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Coffeyvillebus
11h 41m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Wichita to Independence is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Wichita to Independence is to drive which takes 2h 3m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Wichita to Independence. However, there are services departing from 2210 Somerset St - Wichita and arriving at Coffeyville via On Sw Blvd At 27Th Northbound Nearside and Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 42m.
The distance between Wichita and Independence is 400 miles. The road distance is 114.5 miles.
The best way to get from Wichita to Independence without a car is to bus which takes 8h 42m and costs $110 - $160.
It takes approximately 8h 42m to get from Wichita to Independence, including transfers.
Wichita to Independence bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, depart from 2210 Somerset St - Wichita station.
Wichita to Independence bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, arrive at 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wichita to Independence is 115 miles. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Wichita to Independence.
There are 30+ hotels available in Independence.
What companies run services between Wichita, KS, USA and Independence, KS, USA?
You can take a bus from 2210 Somerset St - Wichita to Independence via 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City, On Sw Blvd At 27Th Northbound Nearside, On 12Th At Troost Eastbound, Kansas City, and Coffeyville in around 8h 42m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newton Station to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–170
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omnibus Express
Bus from 2210 Somerset St - Wichita to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–75
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Kansas City to Coffeyville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $45–70
Bus from Kansas City to Coffeyville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $45–70
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Wichita Amtrak Station to Newton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
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