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Trip Overview

The average bus between Joplin and Chicago takes 29h 22m and the fastest bus takes 25h 40m. The bus runs, on average, 6 times per week from Joplin to Chicago. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

29h 22m
Duration
687 mi
Distance
$163
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Joplin to Chicago bus times

Buses run 6 times a week between Joplin and Chicago. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Joplin is at 12:55 PM which arrives into Chicago at 1:35 PM. All services require a transfer at Kansas City and take an average of 29h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Jefferson LinesGreyhound USAGreyhound USA33h 5m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Jefferson LinesGreyhound USAGreyhound USA33h 5m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Jefferson LinesGreyhound USAGreyhound USA33h 5m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Jefferson LinesGreyhound USAGreyhound USA25h 40m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Jefferson LinesGreyhound USAGreyhound USA25h 40m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Jefferson LinesGreyhound USAGreyhound USA25h 40m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Joplin to Chicago? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Joplin to Chicago.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 686.5 mi
  • Duration: 29h 22m

What companies run services between Joplin, MO, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Joplin to Chicago Bus Station via Kansas City, Kansas City Bus Station, and Des Moines in around 14h 45m.

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