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

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

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Joplin Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus FlixBus N2521 / ...
    9h 45m
    $68–125

  2. Drive 448.1 mi

    1. Drive from Joplin to Champaigncar car 448.1 mi
    7h 54m
    $82–119

  3. Bus to Springfield-Branson National Airport, fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport

    1. Take the bus from Joplin Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane SGF - CMI
    6h 52m
    $108–431

  4. Shuttle to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Joplin, MO to Jane, MOshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane XNA - CMI
    7h 5m
    $176–587

  5. Fly Joplin Regional Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport

    1. Fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane JLN - CMI
    9h 14m
    $101–418

  6. 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 Champaign-Urbanatrain train
    6h 39m
    $100–400

Joplin to Champaign by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration9h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$68Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 481.4 mi
  • Duration: 9h 45m

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

You can take a bus from Joplin Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr via St Louis Bus Station in around 9h 45m. Alternatively, United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) twice daily.

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