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

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There are 8 ways to get from Joplin to Indianapolis by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Joplin Regional Airport to Indianapolis

    best
    1. Fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane JLN - IND
    5h 20m
    $115–567

  2. Drive  524.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Joplin to Indianapoliscar car 524.7 mi
    8h 46m
    $96–139

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Joplin to Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    13h 15m
    $114–186

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Joplin to Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    17h 17m
    $181–366

  5. Fly Joplin Regional Airport to Purdue University Airport, train

    1. Fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane JLN - LAF
    2. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolistrain train
    9h 3m
    $98–441

  6. Shuttle to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, fly to Indianapolis

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Joplin, MO to Jane, MOshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane XNA - IND
    7h 51m
    $205–796

  7. Bus, train via Galesburg

    1. Take the bus from Joplin to Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Galesburg to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    14h 40m
    $154–286

  8. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Joplin to Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain train
    17h 45m
    $204–441

Joplin to Indianapolis by bus

Calendar11Weekly Buses
Duration13h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$114Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 498.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 20m

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

United Airlines flies from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Indianapolis (IND) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Joplin to Indianapolis Union Station via Kansas City, Kansas City Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 13h 15m.

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