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

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There are 7 ways to get from Aurora to Joplin by bus, plane, train, car, shuttle, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Line 330 bus, fly to Joplin Regional Airport

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    1. Take the bus from La Grange/Burlington Ave. to Rosemont CTA Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane plane ORD - JLN
    4h 53m
    $77–360

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Naperville Amtrak Station to Kansas Citytrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Joplinbus bus Jefferson Lines 113 / ...
    12h 12m
    $174–339

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Downers Grove Metra to Pace Transit Center Bay Cbus bus 834
    2. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to St. Louistrain train
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Joplin Bus Stationbus bus
    13h 57m
    $126–259

  4. Drive 552.9 mi

    1. Drive from Aurora to Joplincar car 552.9 mi
    9h 24m
    $101–146

  5. Fly to Springfield-Branson National Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane ORD - SGF
    2. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Joplin Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 8m
    $90–385

  6. Train, line 330 bus, fly to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Aurora to LaGrange Roadtrain train
    2. Take the bus from La Grange/Burlington Ave. to Rosemont CTA Stationbus bus
    3. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane plane ORD - XNA
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Jane, MO to Joplin, MOshuttle bus
    7h 21m
    $167–579

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Downers Grove to Illinois Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Joplin Bus Stationbus bus
    15h 52m
    $124–208

Aurora to Joplin by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$174Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 529.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 53m

What companies run services between Aurora, IL, USA and Joplin, MO, USA?

You can take a train from Aurora to Joplin Bus Station via Downers Grove, Downers Grove Metra, Lemont Rd & 75th St, Downers Grove, Illinois Terminal, Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, and St Louis Bus Station in around 15h 52m.

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