There are 4 ways to get from Norfolk to Independence by plane, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), 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.
Fly, line 24 bus
best- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Kansas City (MCI)plane ORF - MCI
- Take the bus from East Village - Bay A to On White Oak At Osage Ebbus
6h 15m$175–830Bus
- Take the bus from Norfolk to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
35h$242–392Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Independence Stationtrain
35h 26m$836–1,341Drive 1,141.8 mi
- Drive from Norfolk to Independencecar 1,141.8 mi
19h 23m$189–273
Norfolk to Independence by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Norfolk to Independence is to drive which costs $180 - $280 and takes 19h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Norfolk to Independence is to fly and line 24 bus which takes 6h 15m and costs $170 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Norfolk to Independence. However, there are services departing from Dntc and arriving at On White Oak At Osage Eb via Military Circle Mall, Norfolk, Philadelphia Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station and East Village - Bay A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h.
No, there is no direct train from Norfolk to Independence station. However, there are services departing from Norfolk and arriving at Independence Station via Petersburg Amtrak Station and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 26m.
The distance between Norfolk and Independence is 1069 miles. The road distance is 1148.5 miles.
The best way to get from Norfolk to Independence without a car is to bus which takes 35h and costs $240 - $400.
It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Norfolk to Independence, including transfers.
Norfolk to Independence bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Norfolk station.
Norfolk to Independence train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Norfolk station.
The best way to get from Norfolk to Independence is to bus which takes 35h and costs $240 - $400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $800 - $1,400 and takes 35h 26m.
What companies run services between Norfolk, VA, USA and Independence, MO, USA?
You can take a bus from Dntc to On White Oak At Osage Eb via Military Circle Mall, Military & Poplar Hall, Norfolk, Philadelphia Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, Kansas City Bus Station, and East Village - Bay A in around 35h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Norfolk to Independence Station via Petersburg Amtrak Station and Chicago Union Station in around 35h 26m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Kansas City via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Kansas City via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Kansas City via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $160–800
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Kansas City via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $490–800
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Independence Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $300–470
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 816-221-0660
- Website
- Ride KC
Bus from East Village - Bay A to On White Oak At Osage Eb
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Ride KC
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Norfolk to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Norfolk to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $160–250
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Norfolk to Independence bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Philadelphia Bus Station.
Independence is 1h behind Norfolk. It is currently 5:48 PM in Norfolk and 4:48 PM in Independence.
Norfolk to Independence train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Petersburg Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Norfolk to Independence is 1149 miles. It takes approximately 19h 23m to drive from Norfolk to Independence.
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