There are 5 ways to get from Joplin to Illinois by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or shuttle
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Fly from Joplin Regional Airport
best- Fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane JLN - ORD
2h 55m$65–320Bus, train
- Take the bus from Joplin to Kansas Citybus Jefferson Lines 112 / ...
- Take the train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Stationtrain Southwest Chief / ...
11h 51m$154–321Bus
- Take the bus from Joplin to Kansas Citybus
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus
14h 45m$116–206Drive 575.8 mi
- Drive from Joplin to Chicagocar 575.8 mi
9h 48m$106–152Shuttle to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, fly
- Take a shuttle bus from Joplin, MO to Jane, MO
- Fly from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane XNA - ORD
5h 22m$135–469
Joplin to Illinois by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Joplin to Illinois is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 9h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Joplin to Illinois is to fly which takes 2h 55m and costs $65 - $320.
No, there is no direct bus from Joplin to Illinois station. However, there are services departing from Joplin and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Kansas City Bus Station and Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 45m.
The distance between Joplin and Illinois is 511 miles. The road distance is 579.1 miles.
The best way to get from Joplin to Illinois without a car is to bus and train which takes 11h 51m and costs $150 - $330.
It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Joplin to Illinois, including transfers.
Joplin to Illinois bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Joplin station.
The best way to get from Joplin to Illinois is to fly which takes 2h 55m and costs $65 - $320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $210 and takes 14h 45m.
Joplin to Illinois bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Kansas City station.
Yes, the driving distance between Joplin to Illinois is 579 miles. It takes approximately 9h 48m to drive from Joplin to Illinois.
What companies run services between Joplin, MO, USA and Illinois, USA?
United Airlines flies from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Joplin to Chicago Bus Station via Kansas City, Kansas City Bus Station, and Des Moines in around 14h 45m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Joplin Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–300
Flights from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–260
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Joplin to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $40–65
Bus from Joplin to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $40–65
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