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How to get fromElmhurst to Joplinby plane, train, bus, car, shuttle, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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There are 7 ways to get from Elmhurst to Joplin by plane, train, bus, car, shuttle, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Joplin Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane plane ORD - JLN
    4h 5m
    $73–356

  2. Train, bus via St. Louis

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louistrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Joplin Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    13h 5m
    $142–288

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas Citytrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Joplinbus bus Jefferson Lines 113 / ...
    13h 18m
    $187–363

  4. Drive 571 mi

    1. Drive from Elmhurst to Joplincar car 571 mi
    9h 33m
    $105–151

  5. Fly to Springfield-Branson National Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane ORD - SGF
    2. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Joplin Bus Stationbus bus
    6h 20m
    $87–381

  6. Fly to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane plane ORD - XNA
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Jane, MO to Joplin, MOshuttle bus
    6h 34m
    $163–575

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Joplin Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    15h 25m
    $101–182

Elmhurst to Joplin by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration13h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$142Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 503.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 5m

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

United Airlines flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 1st St & York St to Joplin Bus Station via Lake St & Austin Blvd, Austin/Jackson, Jackson & Austin Terminal, Jackson & Clinton, Chicago Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 15h 25m.

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