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There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Parsons by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Joplin Regional Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane plane ORD - JLN
    2. Take the taxi from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Parsonstaxi taxi
    4h 36m
    $112–410

  2. Fly to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane plane ORD - XNA
    2. Drive from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Parsonscar car
    5h 51m
    $104–500

  3. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas Citytrain train
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Chanutebus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Chanute to Parsonstaxi taxi
    12h 12m
    $213–385

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Chanutebus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Chanute to Parsonstaxi taxi
    15h 3m
    $171–274

  5. Drive 625.7 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Parsonscar car 625.7 mi
    10h 37m
    $115–165

  6. Fly to Springfield-Branson National Airport, bus, taxi

    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
    3. Take the taxi from Joplin Bus Station to Parsonstaxi taxi
    7h 13m
    $140–446

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

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$59Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 552.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 36m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Parsons, KS, USA?

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Parsons. However, you can take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN), then take the taxi to Parsons. Alternatively, you can take the train to Kansas City, walk to On Grand At Pershing Farside Northbound, take the line 201 bus to On 12Th At Charlotte Eastbound Nearside, walk to Kansas City, take the bus to Chanute, then take the taxi to Parsons.

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