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

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

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  1. Train, fly to Joplin Regional Airport

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    1. Take the train from Gary to Van Buren St.train train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane plane ORD - JLN
    4h 50m
    $73–340

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Gary to Van Buren St.train train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas Citytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Joplinbus bus
    13h 41m
    $151–337

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Gary, IN to Chicagobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Kansas City to Joplinbus bus
    15h 45m
    $124–207

  4. Drive  581.5 mi

    1. Drive from Gary to Joplincar car 581.5 mi
    9h 46m
    $107–154

  5. Train, fly to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Gary to Van Buren St.train train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane plane ORD - XNA
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Jane, MO to Joplin, MOshuttle bus
    7h 16m
    $168–609

Gary to Joplin by train, bus, and foot

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration13h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$151Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 537.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 50m

What companies run services between Gary, IN, USA and Joplin, MO, USA?

You can take a bus from Gary, IN to Joplin via Chicago Bus Station, Des Moines, Kansas City Bus Station, and Kansas City in around 15h 45m.

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