There are 7 ways to get from Joplin to Indiana by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, train, shuttle, or bus
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Fly Joplin Regional Airport to South Bend
best- Fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to South Bend (SBN)plane JLN - SBN
5h 35m$107–492Fly Joplin Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane JLN - ORD
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
4h 10m$67–309Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Joplin Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0421
10h 55m$76–154Drive 524.7 mi
- Drive from Joplin to Indianapoliscar 524.7 mi
8h 46m$96–139Fly Joplin Regional Airport to Purdue University Airport
- Fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane JLN - LAF
5h 31m$80–387Shuttle to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Take a shuttle bus from Joplin, MO to Jane, MO
- Fly from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane XNA - ORD
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
6h 29m$137–433Bus to Springfield-Branson National Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Joplin Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus
- Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane SGF - ORD
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
6h 20m$111–458
Joplin to Indiana by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Joplin to Indiana is to bus which costs $75 - $160 and takes 10h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Joplin to Indiana is to fly and train which takes 4h 10m and costs $65 - $310.
No, there is no direct bus from Joplin station to Indiana station. However, there are services departing from Joplin Bus Station and arriving at Indianapolis Union Station via St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 55m.
The distance between Joplin and Indiana is 551 miles. The road distance is 527.8 miles.
The best way to get from Joplin to Indiana without a car is to bus which takes 10h 55m and costs $75 - $160.
It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Joplin to Indiana, including transfers.
Joplin to Indiana bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Joplin Bus Station.
The best way to get from Joplin to Indiana is to fly which takes 5h 35m and costs $100 - $500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $160 and takes 10h 55m.
Joplin to Indiana bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Indiana is 1h ahead of Joplin. It is currently 3:06 AM in Joplin and 4:06 AM in Indiana.
What companies run services between Joplin, MO, USA and Indiana, 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 Indianapolis Union Station via St Louis Bus Station in around 10h 55m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Joplin Regional Airport to South Bend via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–460
Flights from Joplin Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–280
Flights from Joplin Regional Airport to Purdue University Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Flights from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–330
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–330
Flights from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–420
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Center
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–9
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $7–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Joplin Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Joplin Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-888-875-6287
- Website
- oatstransit.org
Shuttle from Joplin, MO to Jane, MO
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- https://www.oatstransit.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.oatstransit.org/schedules
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Yes, the driving distance between Joplin to Indiana is 528 miles. It takes approximately 8h 46m to drive from Joplin to Indiana.
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