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How to get fromJoplin to Bloomingtonby bus, train, car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or shuttle

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There are 10 ways to get from Joplin to Bloomington by bus, train, car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or shuttle

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  1. Bus, train via St. Louis

    best
    1. Take the bus from Joplin Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Bloomington-Normaltrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    9h 3m
    $95–195

  2. Fly Joplin Regional Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane plane JLN - BMI
    5h 58m
    $79–386

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Joplin to Kansas Citybus bus Jefferson Lines 112 / ...
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Bloomington-Normaltrain train Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
    13h 2m
    $174–351

  4. Drive 443.1 mi

    1. Drive from Joplin to Bloomingtoncar car 443.1 mi
    7h 28m
    $81–117

  5. Bus to Springfield-Branson National Airport, fly to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal

    1. Take the bus from Joplin Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane plane SGF - BMI
    7h 46m
    $92–400

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Joplin Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Bloomington-Normalbus bus
    11h 40m
    $81–150

  7. Fly Joplin Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane JLN - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    6h 6m
    $95–385

  8. Bus to Springfield-Branson National Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Joplin Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SGF - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    8h 17m
    $108–399

  9. Shuttle to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Joplin, MO to Jane, MOshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane XNA - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    8h 33m
    $175–554

  10. Fly Joplin Regional Airport to Peoria International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)plane plane JLN - PIA
    2. Take the bus from Peoria Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus bus
    3. Take the train from Springfield to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    12h
    $121–461

Joplin to Bloomington by bus and train

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration9h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$95Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 456.1 mi
  • Duration: 9h 3m

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

You can take a bus from Joplin Bus Station to Bloomington-Normal via St Louis Bus Station and Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr in around 11h 40m. Alternatively, United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) once daily.

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