There are 5 ways to get from Joplin to Madison by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane JLN - MSN
5h 20m$115–617Drive 616 mi
cheapest- Drive from Joplin to Madisoncar 616 mi
10h 58m$113–163Bus, train
- Take the bus from Joplin to Kansas Citybus
- Take the train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
16h 9m$179–376Bus
- Take the bus from Joplin to Kansas Citybus
- Take the bus from Kansas City to St. Paulbus
- Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Madisonbus
17h 50m$174–286Bus, train via Milwaukee
- Take the bus from Joplin to Kansas Citybus
- Take the train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
- Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus
16h 55m$195–411
Joplin to Madison by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Joplin to Madison is to drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 10h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Joplin to Madison is to fly which takes 5h 20m and costs $110 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Joplin to Madison. However, there are services departing from Joplin and arriving at Madison via Kansas City and Saint Paul Union Depot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 50m.
The distance between Joplin and Madison is 511 miles. The road distance is 619.6 miles.
The best way to get from Joplin to Madison without a car is to bus and train which takes 16h 9m and costs $170 - $380.
It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Joplin to Madison, including transfers.
Joplin to Madison bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Joplin station.
The best way to get from Joplin to Madison is to fly which takes 5h 20m and costs $110 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $170 - $290 and takes 17h 50m.
Joplin to Madison bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Kansas City station.
Yes, the driving distance between Joplin to Madison is 620 miles. It takes approximately 10h 58m to drive from Joplin to Madison.
What companies run services between Joplin, MO, USA and Madison, WI, USA?
United Airlines flies from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Joplin to Madison via Kansas City and Saint Paul Union Depot in around 17h 50m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Joplin Regional Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Joplin Regional Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–260
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–260
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Joplin to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $40–65
Bus from Joplin to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $40–65
Bus from Kansas City to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–150
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $100–150
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $65–95
Bus from Joplin to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $40–65
Bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–40
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $29–40
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