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How to get fromChicago to Iolaby plane, car, train, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Iola by plane, car, train, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Joplin Regional Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane plane ORD - JLN
    2. Drive from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Iolacar car
    5h 40m
    $74–361

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas Citytrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Iolabus bus Jefferson 801
    10h 58m
    $191–354

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Iolabus bus
    13h 49m
    $149–242

  4. Drive 603.1 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Iolacar car 603.1 mi
    10h 48m
    $111–159

  5. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Kansas City, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane MDW - MCI
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Iolabus bus
    7h 35m
    $160–776

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Kansas City, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane ORD - MCI
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Iolabus bus
    7h 57m
    $400–826

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) flights

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Duration1h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$58Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 597.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 40m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Iola, KS, USA?

You can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iola via Des Moines, Kansas City, and Iola in around 13h 49m.

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