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How to get fromJoplin to Madisonby plane, bus, train, car, shuttle or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 7 ways to get from Joplin to Madison by plane, bus, train, car, shuttle, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly from Joplin Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane JLN - MSN
    5h 52m
    $105–567

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Joplin Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    16h 3m
    $148–310

  3. Drive 616 mi

    1. Drive from Joplin to Madisoncar car 616 mi
    10h 56m
    $113–163

  4. Bus to Springfield-Branson National Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Joplin Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane SGF - MSN
    7h 4m
    $115–594

  5. Shuttle to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Joplin, MO to Jane, MOshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane XNA - MSN
    7h 14m
    $195–796

  6. Bus, train via Milwaukee

    1. Take the bus from Joplin Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    4. Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus bus
    16h 29m
    $156–370

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Joplin Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    17h 30m
    $108–210

Joplin to Madison by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration16h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$148Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Joplin, MO, USA and Madison, WI, USA?

United Airlines and Frontier Airlines fly 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 Bus Station to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus via St Louis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St in around 17h 30m.

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