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How to get fromEffingham to Joplinby bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or train

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

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  1. Bus (Greyhound)

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    1. Take the bus from Effingham to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Joplin Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    8h 10m
    $61–120

  2. Drive 383.9 mi

    1. Drive from Effingham to Joplincar car 383.9 mi
    6h 24m
    $71–102

  3. Drive to Decatur Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Effingham to Decatur Airport (DEC)car car
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane plane DEC - JLN
    5h 49m
    $94–402

  4. Train to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Effingham Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train
    2. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane plane CMI - JLN
    9h 42m
    $120–455

  5. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Effingham Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane plane ORD - JLN
    7h 54m
    $136–482

Effingham to Joplin by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration8h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$61Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 401.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 10m

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

You can take a bus from Effingham to Joplin Bus Station via St Louis Bus Station in around 8h 10m.

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