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How to get fromChampaign to Joplinby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Champaign to Joplin by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Joplin Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane plane CMI - JLN
    5h 45m
    $101–418
  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521 / ...
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Joplin Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    9h 50m
    $66–127
  3. Drive 448.8 mi

    1. Drive from Champaign to Joplincar car 448.8 mi
    7h 55m
    $82–119
  4. Fly University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport, bus

    1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane CMI - SGF
    2. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Joplin Bus Stationbus bus
    6h 53m
    $109–432
  5. Bus to Decatur Airport, fly to Joplin Regional Airport

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane plane DEC - JLN
    6h 20m
    $104–424

Champaign to Joplin by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration9h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$66Cheapest Price
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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.

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