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How to get fromMilwaukee to Joplinby plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car or shuttle

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There are 8 ways to get from Milwaukee to Joplin by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Joplin Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane plane MKE - JLN
    5h 52m
    $105–580

  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Joplin Bus Stationbus bus
    16h
    $91–187

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louistrain train
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Joplin Bus Stationbus bus
    13h 50m
    $124–277

  4. Drive 654.8 mi

    1. Drive from Milwaukee to Joplincar car 654.8 mi
    10h 59m
    $120–173

  5. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Joplin Regional Airport

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane plane ORD - JLN
    4h 54m
    $93–354

  6. Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport, bus

    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane MKE - SGF
    2. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Joplin Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 10m
    $189–1,156

  7. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Springfield-Branson National Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane ORD - SGF
    3. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Joplin Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 11m
    $147–630

  8. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane plane ORD - XNA
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Jane, MO to Joplin, MOshuttle bus
    7h 25m
    $173–543

Milwaukee to Joplin by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration13h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$124Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and Joplin, MO, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Joplin Bus Station via Chicago Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station in around 16h.

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