There are 5 ways to get from Champaign to Joplin by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus
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Fly University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Joplin Regional Airport
best- Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane CMI - JLN
5h 45m$101–418Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to St Louis Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2521 / ...
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Joplin Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210
9h 50m$66–127Drive 448.8 mi
- Drive from Champaign to Joplincar 448.8 mi
7h 55m$82–119Fly University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport, bus
- Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane CMI - SGF
- Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Joplin Bus Stationbus
6h 53m$109–432Bus to Decatur Airport, fly to Joplin Regional Airport
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus
- Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane DEC - JLN
6h 20m$104–424
Champaign to Joplin by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Champaign to Joplin is to bus which costs $65 - $130 and takes 9h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Champaign to Joplin is to fly which takes 5h 45m and costs $100 - $420.
No, there is no direct bus from Champaign to Joplin station. However, there are services departing from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and arriving at Joplin Bus Station via St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 50m.
The distance between Champaign and Joplin is 405 miles. The road distance is 451.4 miles.
The best way to get from Champaign to Joplin without a car is to bus which takes 9h 50m and costs $65 - $130.
It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Champaign to Joplin, including transfers.
Champaign to Joplin bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
The best way to get from Champaign to Joplin is to fly which takes 5h 45m and costs $100 - $420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $130 and takes 9h 50m.
Champaign to Joplin bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Champaign to Joplin is 451 miles. It takes approximately 7h 55m to drive from Champaign to Joplin.
What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Joplin, MO, USA?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Joplin Bus Station via St Louis Bus Station in around 9h 50m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Joplin Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–380
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Flights from Decatur Airport to Joplin Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–380
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–470
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 14m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $25–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Decatur Downtown Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $6–11
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Joplin Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Joplin Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–20
- Website
- Greyhound
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