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How to get fromJoplin to Elkhartby plane, bus, train, car or bus (Greyhound)

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

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  1. Fly Joplin Regional Airport to South Bend

    best
    1. Fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to South Bend (SBN)planeJLN - SBN
    4h 27m
    $148–545

  2. 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)planeJLN - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain
    5h 53m
    $80–345

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Joplin Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain
    14h 19m
    $106–424

  4. Bus, train via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Joplin Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain
    15h 48m
    $106–234

  5. Drive 651.3 mi

    1. Drive from Joplin to Elkhartcar651.3 mi
    11h 15m
    $119–172

  6. Bus to Springfield-Branson National Airport, fly to South Bend

    1. Take the bus from Joplin Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus
    2. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to South Bend (SBN)planeSGF - SBN
    6h 54m
    $187–694

  7. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Joplin to Kansas Citybus
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain
    15h 1m
    $116–350

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Joplin Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to South Street Station - South Bendbus
    16h 54m
    $122–245

Joplin to Elkhart by bus and train

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration14h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$106Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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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