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

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There are 6 ways to get from Champaign to Joplin by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, bus, train, or taxi

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Joplin Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    9h 55m
    $74–137

  2. Drive 448.8 mi

    1. Drive from Champaign to Joplincar car 448.8 mi
    7h 55m
    $82–119

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

    1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane plane CMI - JLN
    7h 27m
    $96–408

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Bloomington-Normalbus bus
    2. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to St. Louistrain train
    3. Take the bus from Saint Louis to Joplin Bus Stationbus bus
    11h 28m
    $106–213

  5. Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly to Joplin Regional Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Champaign to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane plane DEC - JLN
    5h 12m
    $204–529

  6. 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 44m
    $110–424

Champaign to Joplin by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration9h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$74Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 483.2 mi
  • Duration: 9h 55m

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

You can take a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Joplin Bus Station via St Louis Bus Station in around 9h 55m. Alternatively, United Airlines and American Airlines fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) twice daily.

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