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

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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. Bus, train

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    1. Take the bus from Joplin Bus Station to St Louis Bus StationbusGreyhound US1210
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Bloomington-NormaltrainLincoln Service / ...
    9h 3m
    $64–139

  2. Drive 445.3 mi

    1. Drive from Joplin to Normalcar445.3 mi
    7h 28m
    $82–118

  3. Fly Joplin Regional Airport to Peoria International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)planeJLN - PIA
    2. Take the bus from Peoria to Bloomington/Normalbus
    7h 57m
    $102–431

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Joplin Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
    3. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Bloomingtonbus
    11h 50m
    $91–179

  5. 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 Centerbus
    2. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)planeSGF - BMI
    8h 6m
    $103–445

  6. 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)planeJLN - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain
    5h 57m
    $77–365

  7. 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)planeJLN - BMI
    11h 1m
    $79–386

  8. 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 Centerbus
    2. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeSGF - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain
    8h 10m
    $106–424

  9. Shuttle to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Joplin, MO to Jane, MOshuttle
    2. Fly from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeXNA - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain
    8h 25m
    $202–899

Joplin to Normal by bus and train

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration9h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$64Cheapest Price
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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) twice daily.

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