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How to get fromJoplin to Kankakeeby plane, train, bus, car or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Joplin to Kankakee by plane, train, bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly from Joplin Regional Airport, train

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    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 Kankakeetrain
    5h 10m
    $69–311

  2. Bus, train via Champaign

    1. Take the bus from Joplin Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
    3. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Kankakeetrain
    12h 2m
    $84–274

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Joplin Bus Station to Saint Louisbus
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakeetrain
    13h 49m
    $97–341

  4. Drive 521.4 mi

    1. Drive from Joplin to Kankakeecar521.4 mi
    9h 2m
    $96–138

  5. Bus to Springfield-Branson National Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Joplin Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus
    2. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeSGF - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakeetrain
    7h 23m
    $98–370

  6. Shuttle to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, fly, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Joplin, MO to Jane, MOshuttle
    2. Fly from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeXNA - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakeetrain
    7h 38m
    $144–465

Joplin to Kankakee by bus and train

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration12h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$84Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Joplin to Kankakee. However, you can take the taxi to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), walk to O'Hare, take the subway to Clinton-Blue, walk to Chicago Union Station, then take the train to Kankakee. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Joplin Bus Station to Kankakee via St Louis Bus Station, Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, and Champaign-Urbana in around 12h 2m.

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