What is the cheapest way to get from Joplin to Normal?

The cheapest way to get from Joplin to Normal is to bus and train which costs $60 - $150 and takes 9h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Joplin to Normal?

The fastest way to get from Joplin to Normal is to fly and train which takes 5h 57m and costs $75 - $360.

Is there a direct bus between Joplin and Normal?

No, there is no direct bus from Joplin station to Normal. However, there are services departing from Joplin Bus Station and arriving at Bloomington via St Louis Bus Station and Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 50m.

How far is it from Joplin to Normal?

The distance between Joplin and Normal is 459 miles. The road distance is 447.9 miles.

How do I travel from Joplin to Normal without a car?

The best way to get from Joplin to Normal without a car is to bus and train which takes 9h 3m and costs $60 - $150.

How long does it take to get from Joplin to Normal?

It takes approximately 9h 3m to get from Joplin to Normal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Joplin to Normal bus from?

Joplin to Normal bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Joplin Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Joplin to Normal?

The best way to get from Joplin to Normal is to bus which takes 11h 50m and costs $90 - $190. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $70 - $370 and takes 10h 43m.

Where does the Joplin to Normal bus arrive?

Joplin to Normal bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.

Can I drive from Joplin to Normal?

Yes, the driving distance between Joplin to Normal is 448 miles. It takes approximately 7h 28m to drive from Joplin to Normal.

How do I get a bus ticket from Joplin to Normal?

Book your Joplin to Normal bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Normal?

There are 44+ hotels available in Normal.

Joplin to Normal - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and shuttle

There are 9 ways to get from Joplin to Normal by bus, train, car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or shuttle

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1. Take the bus from Joplin Bus Station to St Louis Bus StationGreyhound US1210
2. Take the train from St. Louis to Bloomington-NormalLincoln Service / ...
9h 3m
$63–149
Drive 445.3 mi
1. Drive from Joplin to Normal445.3 mi
7h 28m
$82–118
Fly Joplin Regional Airport to Peoria International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)JLN - PIA
2. Take the bus from Peoria to Bloomington/Normal
7h 17m
$97–421
Bus
1. Take the bus from Joplin Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
3. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Bloomington
11h 50m
$92–184
Bus to Springfield-Branson National Airport, fly to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal
1. Take the bus from Joplin Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Center
2. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)SGF - BMI
7h 16m
$103–425
Fly Joplin Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
1. Fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)JLN - ORD
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normal
5h 57m
$77–360
Fly Joplin Regional Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal
1. Fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)JLN - BMI
10h 43m
$74–366
Bus to Springfield-Branson National Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Joplin Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Center
2. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)SGF - ORD
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normal
8h 10m
$106–419
Shuttle to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
1. Take a shuttle bus from Joplin, MO to Jane, MO
2. Fly from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)XNA - ORD
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normal
8h 25m
$152–514

Joplin to Normal by bus and train

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

You can take a bus from Joplin Bus Station to Bloomington via St Louis Bus Station and Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr in around 11h 50m. Alternatively, United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) once daily.

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

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