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How to get fromJoplin to Chicagoby plane, bus, train, car, shuttle or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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

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  1. Fly from Joplin Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane JLN - ORD
    2h 57m
    $55–290

  2. Bus, train via St. Louis

    1. Take the bus from Joplin Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    11h 25m
    $80–164

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Joplin to Kansas Citybus bus Jefferson 112 / ...
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    12h 8m
    $91–245

  4. Drive 575.8 mi

    1. Drive from Joplin to Chicagocar car 575.8 mi
    9h 47m
    $106–152

  5. Shuttle to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Joplin, MO to Jane, MOshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane XNA - ORD
    5h 16m
    $125–424

  6. Bus to Springfield-Branson National Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Joplin Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SGF - ORD
    5h 6m
    $104–479

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Joplin Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521 / ...
    12h 45m
    $80–119

Joplin to Chicago by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration11h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$80Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Joplin, MO, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

United Airlines flies from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Joplin Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station via St Louis Bus Station in around 12h 45m.

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