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

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

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  1. Train, fly to Joplin Regional Airport

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    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane plane ORD - JLN
    5h 3m
    $71–348

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Kansas Citytrain train Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Joplinbus bus Jefferson Lines 113 / ...
    14h 22m
    $179–372

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Joplinbus bus
    17h 32m
    $124–225

  4. Drive  540.5 mi

    1. Drive from Joliet to Joplincar car 540.5 mi
    8h 58m
    $99–143

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

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain 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 35m
    $166–657

Joliet to Joplin by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration14h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$179Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 548.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 3m

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

You can take a bus from Joliet Union Station to Joplin via Herion Way at Wheeler, Pace Harvey TC Bay A, 95th/Dan Ryan CTA Station Bay J, Chicago, St Louis Bus Station, Kansas City Bus Station, and Kansas City in around 17h 32m.

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