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

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

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  1. Bus (Greyhound)

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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 Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    10h 55m
    $83–164

  2. Drive 524.7 mi

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

  3. Fly Joplin Regional Airport to Indianapolis

    1. Fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane JLN - IND
    6h 49m
    $115–567

  4. Bus to Springfield-Branson National Airport, fly to Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from Joplin Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane SGF - IND
    7h 44m
    $128–592

  5. 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 45m
    $215–846

  6. 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
    8h 34m
    $103–426

Joplin to Indianapolis by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration10h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$83Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 542 mi
  • Duration: 10h 55m

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

You can take a bus from Joplin Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station via St Louis Bus Station in around 10h 55m. Alternatively, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Indianapolis (IND) once daily.

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