There are 6 ways to get from Joplin to Milwaukee by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
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Fly Joplin Regional Airport to General Mitchell International Airport
best- Fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)JLN - MKE
6h 30m$136–718Fly Joplin Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)JLN - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
5h 34m$82–335Bus, train
- Take the bus from Joplin Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Station
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
13h 54m$108–454Bus
- Take the bus from Joplin Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
15h 30m$101–229Drive 652 mi
- Drive from Joplin to Milwaukee652 mi
10h 59m$119–172Bus to Springfield-Branson National Airport, fly to General Mitchell International Airport
- Take the bus from Joplin Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Center
- Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)SGF - MKE
7h 2m$195–927
Joplin to Milwaukee by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Joplin to Milwaukee is to bus which costs $100 - $230 and takes 15h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Joplin to Milwaukee is to fly and train which takes 5h 34m and costs $80 - $340.
No, there is no direct bus from Joplin station to Milwaukee station. However, there are services departing from Joplin Bus Station and arriving at Milwaukee Intermodal Station via St Louis Bus Station and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 30m.
The distance between Joplin and Milwaukee is 547 miles. The road distance is 655.8 miles.
The best way to get from Joplin to Milwaukee without a car is to bus and train which takes 13h 54m and costs $100 - $460.
It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Joplin to Milwaukee, including transfers.
Joplin to Milwaukee bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Joplin Bus Station.
The best way to get from Joplin to Milwaukee is to fly which takes 6h 30m and costs $130 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $230 and takes 15h 30m.
Joplin to Milwaukee bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Joplin to Milwaukee is 656 miles. It takes approximately 10h 59m to drive from Joplin to Milwaukee.
What companies run services between Joplin, MO, USA and Milwaukee, WI, USA?
United Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Joplin Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station via St Louis Bus Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 15h 30m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Joplin Regional Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–850
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $300–1,400
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–1,300
Flights from Joplin Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–270
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–850
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,200
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–1,300
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $250–1,200
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Joplin Regional Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–1,000
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–320
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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 Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–70
- 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 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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