There are 9 ways to get from Normal to Joplin by train, plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or shuttle
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Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Joplin Regional Airport
best- Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane ORD - JLN
6h 22m$98–403Fly Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Joplin Regional Airport
cheapest- Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane BMI - JLN
10h 12m$79–397Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Galesburgbus
- Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Kansas Citytrain
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Joplinbus
11h 30m$123–246Bus
- Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Joplinbus
14h 15m$116–187Drive 447 mi
- Drive from Normal to Joplincar 447 mi
7h 30m$82–118Fly Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Springfield-Branson National Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane BMI - SGF
- Take a shuttle bus from Springfield to Neosho Casey's
10h 28m$88–402Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, shuttle
- Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane ORD - XNA
- Take a shuttle bus from Jane, MO to Joplin, MO
8h 50m$198–722Train, bus to Peoria International Airport, fly to Joplin Regional Airport
- Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Springfieldtrain
- Take the bus from Springfield to Peoria Amtrak Stationbus
- Fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane PIA - JLN
10h 14m$114–460Train, bus
- Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Kansas Citytrain Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Joplinbus Jefferson Lines 113 / ...
13h 3m$155–317
Normal to Joplin by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Normal to Joplin is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 7h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Normal to Joplin is to train and fly which takes 6h 22m and costs $95 - $410.
No, there is no direct bus from Normal to Joplin. However, there are services departing from Bloomington-Normal and arriving at Joplin via Des Moines and Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 15m.
The distance between Normal and Joplin is 636 miles. The road distance is 449.6 miles.
The best way to get from Normal to Joplin without a car is to bus and train which takes 11h 30m and costs $120 - $250.
It takes approximately 6h 22m to get from Normal to Joplin, including transfers.
Normal to Joplin bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Bloomington-Normal station.
The best way to get from Normal to Joplin is to bus which takes 14h 15m and costs $110 - $190. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $75 - $400 and takes 10h 12m.
Normal to Joplin bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.
Yes, the driving distance between Normal to Joplin is 450 miles. It takes approximately 7h 30m to drive from Normal to Joplin.
What companies run services between Normal, IL, USA and Joplin, MO, USA?
You can take a bus from Bloomington-Normal to Joplin via Des Moines, Kansas City Bus Station, and Kansas City in around 14h 15m. Alternatively, American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) 4 times a day.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Joplin Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–310
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Joplin Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–380
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Joplin Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Peoria International Airport to Joplin Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–380
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–160
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Bloomington-Normal to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Bloomington-Normal to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–260
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Bloomington-Normal to Galesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–21
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Bloomington-Normal to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
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