There are 5 ways to get from Joplin to Milwaukee 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 from Joplin Regional Airport
best- Fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane JLN - MKE
5h 34m$136–768Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Joplin Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus
15h 40m$94–183Bus, train
- Take the bus from Joplin Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
13h 54m$127–275Drive 652 mi
- Drive from Joplin to Milwaukeecar 652 mi
11h 5m$119–172Bus to Springfield-Branson National Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Joplin Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus
- Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane SGF - MKE
7h 12m$200–1,144
Joplin to Milwaukee by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Joplin to Milwaukee is to bus which costs $90 - $190 and takes 15h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Joplin to Milwaukee is to fly which takes 5h 34m and costs $130 - $800.
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 40m.
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 $120 - $280.
It takes approximately 5h 34m 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 5h 34m and costs $130 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $190 and takes 15h 40m.
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 11h 5m to drive from Joplin to Milwaukee.
What companies run services between Joplin, MO, USA and Milwaukee, WI, USA?
United Airlines flies from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) 3 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 40m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Joplin Regional Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–750
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–1,100
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $360–1,700
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $350–1,700
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–1,100
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $300–1,500
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $330–1,600
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310–1,500
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
- $60–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $18–45
- 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
- $14–28
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Joplin Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–22
- 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
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–18
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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