There are 8 ways to get from Baxter Springs to Chicago by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Joplin Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane JLN - ORD
3h 16m$79–337Drive to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest- Drive from Baxter Springs to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)car
- Fly from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane XNA - ORD
4h 13m$75–394Bus, train
- Take the bus from Joplin to Kansas Citybus Jefferson Lines 112 / ...
- Take the train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Stationtrain Southwest Chief / ...
12h 9m$170–349Bus
- Take the bus from Joplin to Kansas Citybus
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus
15h 2m$132–234Drive 590.5 mi
- Drive from Baxter Springs to Chicagocar 590.5 mi
9h 57m$108–156Drive to Tulsa International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Drive from Baxter Springs to Tulsa-Airport-TULcar
- Fly from Tulsa International Airport (TUL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane TUL - ORD
4h 25m$99–480Drive to Tulsa International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Drive from Baxter Springs to Tulsa-Airport-TULcar
- Fly from Tulsa International Airport (TUL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane TUL - MDW
4h 1m$109–580Taxi, shuttle to Springfield-Branson National Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the taxi from Baxter Springs to Neosho Casey'staxi
- Take a shuttle bus from Neosho Casey's to Springfield
- Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane SGF - ORD
6h$99–361
Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Baxter Springs to Chicago is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 9h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Baxter Springs to Chicago is to fly which takes 3h 16m and costs $75 - $340.
No, there is no direct bus from Baxter Springs to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Joplin and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Kansas City Bus Station and Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 2m.
The distance between Baxter Springs and Chicago is 526 miles. The road distance is 593.9 miles.
The best way to get from Baxter Springs to Chicago without a car is to bus and train which takes 12h 9m and costs $170 - $350.
It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Baxter Springs to Chicago, including transfers.
Baxter Springs to Chicago bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Joplin station.
The best way to get from Baxter Springs to Chicago is to fly which takes 3h 16m and costs $75 - $340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $240 and takes 15h 2m.
Baxter Springs to Chicago bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Kansas City station.
Yes, the driving distance between Baxter Springs to Chicago is 594 miles. It takes approximately 9h 57m to drive from Baxter Springs to Chicago.
What companies run services between Baxter Springs, KS, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
United Airlines flies from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Baxter Springs to Chicago Bus Station via Joplin, Kansas City, Kansas City Bus Station, and Des Moines in around 15h 2m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Joplin Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–300
Flights from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
Flights from Tulsa International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–450
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–260
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Joplin to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $40–65
Bus from Joplin to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $40–65
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Estimated price
- $30–45
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