There are 4 ways to get from Decatur to Joplin by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus
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Fly to Joplin Regional Airport
best- Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane DEC - JLN
4h 25m$98–413Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2521
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Joplin Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210
9h 5m$66–119Drive 401.1 mi
- Drive from Decatur to Joplincar 401.1 mi
7h 2m$74–106Fly to Springfield-Branson National Airport, bus
- Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane DEC - SGF
- Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Joplin Bus Stationbus
7h 59m$106–428
Decatur to Joplin by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Decatur to Joplin is to bus which costs $65 - $120 and takes 9h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Decatur to Joplin is to fly which takes 4h 25m and costs $95 - $420.
No, there is no direct bus from Decatur to Joplin station. However, there are services departing from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center and arriving at Joplin Bus Station via St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 5m.
The distance between Decatur and Joplin is 368 miles. The road distance is 403.4 miles.
The best way to get from Decatur to Joplin without a car is to bus which takes 9h 5m and costs $65 - $120.
It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Decatur to Joplin, including transfers.
Decatur to Joplin bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center station.
The best way to get from Decatur to Joplin is to fly which takes 4h 25m and costs $95 - $420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $120 and takes 9h 5m.
Decatur to Joplin bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Decatur to Joplin is 403 miles. It takes approximately 7h 2m to drive from Decatur to Joplin.
What companies run services between Decatur, IL, USA and Joplin, MO, USA?
United Airlines flies from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Joplin Bus Station via St Louis Bus Station in around 9h 5m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Decatur Airport to Joplin Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–380
Flights from Decatur Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 3m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–370
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Joplin Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Joplin Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–21
- Website
- Greyhound
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