Trains tickets from Independence, MO to Chicago

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: June 22 at
    Departure city: Independence
    Departure location: Independence, MO
    Arrival time: June 22 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: June 22 at
    Departure city: Independence
    Departure location: Independence, MO
    Arrival time: June 22 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 22 at
    Departure city: Independence
    Departure location: Independence, MO
    Arrival time: June 22 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 22 at
    Departure city: Independence
    Departure location: Independence, MO
    Arrival time: June 22 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 22 at
    Departure city: Independence
    Departure location: Independence, MO
    Arrival time: June 22 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Train Independence to Chicago: Trip Overview

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Average ticket price$85
Average train trip duration11h 1m
Number of daily trains2
Earliest train departure8:59am
Distance405 miles (652 km)

Independence to Chicago Train

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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$102
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06/22
$123
06/23
$78
06/24
$71
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Independence to Chicago was searched and found on Jun 24, 2025 with a price of $71

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Independence to Chicago, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $71 to $327 for a train ticket from Independence to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $71 which is on 2025-06-24.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Independence to Chicago is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Chicago, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

By choosing the train between Independence and Chicago, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Independence to Chicago while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.

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