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

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There are 5 ways to get from Decatur to Joplin by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Joplinbus bus
    10h 55m
    $101–161

  2. Drive  401.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Decatur to Joplincar car 401.1 mi
    7h 2m
    $74–106

  3. Bus, train via St. Louis

    1. Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Kansas Citytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Joplinbus bus
    13h 21m
    $211–336

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane plane DEC - JLN
    14h 53m
    $98–423

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus
    2. Take the train from Springfield to Kansas Citytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Joplinbus bus
    14h 27m
    $248–396

Decatur to Joplin by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration10h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$101Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 537.3 mi
  • Duration: 10h 55m

What companies run services between Decatur, IL, USA and Joplin, MO, USA?

You can take a bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Joplin via St Louis Bus Station, Kansas City Bus Station, and Kansas City in around 10h 55m. Alternatively, United Airlines flies from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) twice daily.

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