What is the cheapest way to get from Joplin to Elkhart?

The cheapest way to get from Joplin to Elkhart is to bus which costs $100 - $210 and takes 17h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Joplin to Elkhart?

The fastest way to get from Joplin to Elkhart is to fly which takes 4h 32m and costs $140 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Joplin and Elkhart?

No, there is no direct bus from Joplin station to Elkhart. However, there are services departing from Joplin Bus Station and arriving at Transfer Center via St Louis Bus Station, Indianapolis Union Station and South Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 54m.

How far is it from Joplin to Elkhart?

The distance between Joplin and Elkhart is 566 miles. The road distance is 655.1 miles.

How do I travel from Joplin to Elkhart without a car?

The best way to get from Joplin to Elkhart without a car is to bus and train via St. Louis which takes 14h 19m and costs $110 - $280.

How long does it take to get from Joplin to Elkhart?

It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Joplin to Elkhart, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Joplin to Elkhart bus from?

Joplin to Elkhart bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Joplin Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Joplin to Elkhart?

The best way to get from Joplin to Elkhart is to fly which takes 4h 32m and costs $140 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus via Indianapolis, which costs $120 - $220 and takes 16h 54m.

Where does the Joplin to Elkhart bus arrive?

Joplin to Elkhart bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Joplin and Elkhart?

Elkhart is 1h ahead of Joplin. It is currently 3:16 AM in Joplin and 4:16 AM in Elkhart.

Can I drive from Joplin to Elkhart?

Yes, the driving distance between Joplin to Elkhart is 655 miles. It takes approximately 11h 15m to drive from Joplin to Elkhart.

Where can I stay near Elkhart?

There are 208+ hotels available in Elkhart.

Joplin to Elkhart - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Joplin to Elkhart by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Joplin Regional Airport to South Bend
best
1. Fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to South Bend (SBN)JLN - SBN
4h 32m
$148–545
Fly Joplin Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)JLN - ORD
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station
5h 53m
$86–355
Bus, train via St. Louis
1. Take the bus from Joplin Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
2. Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Station
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station
14h 19m
$112–274
Bus via Indianapolis
1. Take the bus from Joplin Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to South Street Station - South Bend
16h 54m
$122–220
Drive 651.3 mi
1. Drive from Joplin to Elkhart651.3 mi
11h 15m
$119–172
Bus to Springfield-Branson National Airport, fly to South Bend
1. Take the bus from Joplin Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Center
2. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to South Bend (SBN)SGF - SBN
6h 57m
$177–624
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Joplin to Kansas City
2. Take the train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Station
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station
14h 51m
$127–320
Bus
1. Take the bus from Joplin Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago
3. Take the bus from Chicago to South Bend Transpo
17h 9m
$102–204

Joplin to Elkhart by bus and train

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14h 19mAverage Duration

$112Cheapest Price

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Distance: 562.3 mi
Duration: 4h 32m

What companies run services between Joplin, MO, USA and Elkhart, IN, USA?

United Airlines flies from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to South Bend (SBN) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Joplin Bus Station to Transfer Center via St Louis Bus Station, Indianapolis Union Station, and South Street Station in around 16h 54m.

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