There are 5 ways to get from Illinois to Joplin by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or shuttle
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Fly to Joplin Regional Airport
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane ORD - JLN
3h 46m$66–341Train, bus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas Citytrain Southwest Chief / ...
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Joplinbus Jefferson Lines 113 / ...
11h 34m$157–321Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Joplinbus
14h 10m$114–208Drive 579.1 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Joplincar 579.1 mi
9h 41m$106–153Fly to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane ORD - XNA
- Take a shuttle bus from Jane, MO to Joplin, MO
6h 18m$160–600
Illinois to Joplin by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Illinois to Joplin is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 9h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Illinois to Joplin is to fly which takes 3h 46m and costs $65 - $350.
No, there is no direct bus from Illinois station to Joplin. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Joplin via Des Moines and Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 10m.
The distance between Illinois and Joplin is 511 miles. The road distance is 582.5 miles.
The best way to get from Illinois to Joplin without a car is to train and bus which takes 11h 34m and costs $150 - $330.
It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Illinois to Joplin, including transfers.
Illinois to Joplin bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
The best way to get from Illinois to Joplin is to fly which takes 3h 46m and costs $65 - $350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $210 and takes 14h 10m.
Illinois to Joplin bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.
Yes, the driving distance between Illinois to Joplin is 583 miles. It takes approximately 9h 41m to drive from Illinois to Joplin.
What companies run services between Illinois, 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 Chicago Bus Station to Joplin via Des Moines, Kansas City Bus Station, and Kansas City in around 14h 10m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Joplin Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–320
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–500
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–260
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Kansas City to Joplin
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $40–65
Bus from Kansas City to Joplin
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $40–65
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