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How to get fromChicago to Carl Junctionby plane, train, bus, car, shuttle or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Carl Junction by plane, train, bus, car, shuttle, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Joplin Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)planeORD - JLN
    3h 56m
    $64–319

  2. Train, bus via St. Louis

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. LouistrainLincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Joplin Bus StationbusGreyhound US1210
    11h 37m
    $101–356

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas CitytrainSouthwest Chief / ...
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to JoplinbusJefferson 117 / ...
    11h 52m
    $99–276

  4. Drive 582.4 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Carl Junctioncar582.4 mi
    9h 41m
    $107–154

  5. Fly to Springfield-Branson National Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)planeORD - SGF
    2. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Joplin Bus Stationbus
    6h 20m
    $108–398

  6. Fly to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)planeORD - XNA
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Jane, MO to Joplin, MOshuttle
    6h 36m
    $160–538

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus StationbusFlixBus N2521 / ...
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Joplin Bus StationbusGreyhound US1210
    13h 1m
    $98–199

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$53Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Carl Junction, MO, USA?

United Airlines flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Carl Junction via St Louis Bus Station and Joplin Bus Station in around 13h 1m.

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