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

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There are 6 ways to get from Indianapolis to Joplin by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, train, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Bus (Greyhound)

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    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Joplin Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    10h 30m
    $83–161

  2. Drive 525.3 mi

    1. Drive from Indianapolis to Joplincar car 525.3 mi
    8h 45m
    $96–139

  3. Fly Indianapolis to Joplin Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane plane IND - JLN
    7h 43m
    $100–488

  4. Train to Purdue University Airport, fly to Joplin Regional Airport

    1. Take the train from Indianapolis to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane plane LAF - JLN
    12h 14m
    $104–426

  5. Fly Indianapolis to Springfield-Branson National Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane IND - SGF
    2. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Joplin Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 33m
    $114–504

  6. Fly Indianapolis to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane plane IND - XNA
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Jane, MO to Joplin, MOshuttle bus
    8h 43m
    $195–747

Indianapolis to Joplin by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration10h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$83Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 542.5 mi
  • Duration: 10h 30m

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

You can take a bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Joplin Bus Station via St Louis Bus Station in around 10h 30m. Alternatively, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) 3 times a day.

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