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The average bus between Joplin and Illinois takes 28h 8m and the fastest bus takes 25h 40m. The bus runs, on average, 6 times per week from Joplin to Illinois. 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 6 times a week between Joplin and Illinois. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Joplin is at 12:55 PM which arrives into Illinois at 1:35 PM. All services require a transfer at Kansas City and take an average of 28h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Joplin to Illinois. However, there are services departing from Joplin station and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Kansas City station and Des Moines station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 8m.
Joplin to Illinois bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Joplin station.
Joplin to Illinois bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
The distance between Joplin and Illinois is 552.9 km. The road distance is 927 km.
You can take a bus from Joplin to Chicago Bus Station via Kansas City, Kansas City Bus Station, and Des Moines in around 14h 45m.
