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How to get fromJoplin to Kankakeeby plane, train, bus, car, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Joplin to Kankakee by plane, train, bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly from Joplin Regional Airport, train

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    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 Kankakeetrain train
    5h 19m
    $80–355

  2. Bus, train via St. Louis

    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 Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    4. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Kankakeetrain train
    13h 52m
    $123–221

  3. Bus, train

    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 Kankakeetrain train
    14h 2m
    $169–356

  4. Drive  522.5 mi

    1. Drive from Joplin to Kankakeecar car 522.5 mi
    9h 7m
    $96–138

  5. Shuttle to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, fly, 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 Kankakeetrain train
    7h 45m
    $150–504

Joplin to Kankakee by bus and train

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration13h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$123Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 564.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 19m

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

There is no direct connection from Joplin to Kankakee. However, you can take the taxi to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), walk to O'Hare, take the subway to LaSalle, walk to Chicago Union Station, then take the train to Kankakee. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Joplin to Kankakee via Kansas City, Kansas City Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, and Champaign-Urbana in around 13h 52m.

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