The average bus between Chicago and Joplin takes 36h and the fastest bus takes 35h 30m. There is at least one bus per day from Chicago to Joplin. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run once daily between Chicago and Joplin. The earliest departure is at 12:25 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Chicago is at 12:25 PM which arrives into Joplin at 12:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Des Moines and take an average of 36h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Chicago to Joplin. However, there are services departing from Chicago station and arriving at Joplin station via Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h.
Chicago to Joplin bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Joplin bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Joplin station.
Book your Chicago to Joplin bus tickets online with Greyhound USA and Jefferson Lines.
The distance between Chicago and Joplin is 795.2 km. The road distance is 1,098 km.
You can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Joplin via Des Moines, Kansas City Bus Station, and Kansas City in around 14h 10m.
