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

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There are 6 ways to get from Joplin to Waukegan by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly from Joplin Regional Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeJLN - ORD
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Waukegantrain
    4h 54m

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Joplin Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain
    13h 24m
    $89–226

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Joplin Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicagobus
    3. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Chicago to Tornado Bus Co - Waukeganbus
    15h 41m
    $119–307

  4. Drive 605.9 mi

    1. Drive from Joplin to Waukegancar605.9 mi
    10h 14m
    $111–160

  5. Bus to Springfield-Branson National Airport, fly, 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 Clybourn to Waukegantrain
    7h 6m

  6. Shuttle to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, fly, 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 Clybourn to Waukegantrain
    7h 21m

Joplin to Waukegan by bus, train, and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration13h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$89Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Joplin Bus Station to Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan via St Louis Bus Station, Chicago, State & 95th Street, 35th Street & Cottage Grove, California & 35th Street, and Tornado Bus Co - Chicago in around 15h 41m.

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