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

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There are 7 ways to get from Milwaukee to Joplin by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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)planeMKE - JLN
    6h 55m
    $115–646

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

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    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)planeORD - JLN
    5h
    $98–354

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louistrain
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Joplin Bus Stationbus
    13h 50m
    $108–411

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Joplin Bus Stationbus
    15h 30m
    $101–252

  5. Drive 654.8 mi

    1. Drive from Milwaukee to Joplincar654.8 mi
    10h 53m
    $120–173

  6. 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
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)planeORD - SGF
    3. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Joplin Bus Stationbus
    7h 6m
    $127–413

  7. 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
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)planeORD - XNA
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Jane, MO to Joplin, MOshuttle
    7h 25m
    $178–553

Milwaukee to Joplin by train and bus

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration13h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$108Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and Joplin, MO, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) twice daily. 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 15h 30m.

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