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Independence to Kansas City train schedule
Amtrak runs 14 direct trains a week from Independence to Kansas City. The fastest takes 30 minutes; the first train leaves at 1:20 PM and the last at 8:11 PM.
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- Trains a week
- 14
- Fastest trip
- 30m
- First train
- 1:20 PM
- Last train
- 8:11 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Independence Amtrak Station and arrives at Kansas City. Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Rail company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1:20 PM | 1:50 PM | 30m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:11 PM | 8:51 PM | 40m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Independence Where you get off in Kansas City The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Independence
- Independence Amtrak Station Map of Independence Amtrak Station (Google Maps)
Where the train stops in Kansas City
Return trip: Kansas City to Independence
Questions
How long is the train from Independence to Kansas City?
The fastest direct train takes 30 minutes.
What time is the first train from Independence to Kansas City?
The earliest departure is at 1:20 PM (Daily) and the last at 8:11 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Independence to Kansas City?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Independence?
Trains to Kansas City leave from Independence Amtrak Station.