The average bus between Milwaukee and Joplin takes 19h and the fastest bus takes 18h 20m. The bus service runs several times per day from Milwaukee to Joplin. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Milwaukee and Joplin. The earliest departure is at 9:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Milwaukee is at 7:55 PM which arrives into Joplin at 2:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Chicago Bus Station and take an average of 19h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Milwaukee to Joplin? 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Milwaukee to Joplin. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee station and arriving at Joplin station via Chicago Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h.
Milwaukee to Joplin bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Milwaukee Intermodal Station.
Milwaukee to Joplin bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Joplin Bus Station.
Book your Milwaukee to Joplin bus tickets online with Greyhound USA and Flixbus USA.
The distance between Milwaukee and Joplin is 868.1 km. The road distance is 1,137 km.
You can take a bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Joplin Bus Station via Chicago Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station in around 15h 15m.