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

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There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Joplin 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)plane plane ORD - JLN
    3h 58m
    $60–321

  2. Train, bus via St. Louis

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louistrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Joplin Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    11h 21m
    $80–206

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas Citytrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Joplinbus bus Jefferson 117 / ...
    11h 48m
    $94–249

  4. Drive 579.1 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Joplincar car 579.1 mi
    9h 41m
    $106–153

  5. Fly to Springfield-Branson National Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane ORD - SGF
    2. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Joplin Bus Stationbus bus
    6h 12m
    $90–380

  6. Fly to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane plane ORD - XNA
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Jane, MO to Joplin, MOshuttle bus
    6h 29m
    $140–500

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521 / ...
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Joplin Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    12h 45m
    $83–156

Chicago to Joplin by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration11h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$80Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Joplin, 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 Joplin Bus Station via St Louis Bus Station in around 12h 45m.

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