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

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

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  1. Fly from Joplin Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane JLN - LAF
    5h 41m
    $79–386

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Joplin Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus
    13h 15m
    $94–200

  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 Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    15h 52m
    $209–431

  4. Drive 536.9 mi

    1. Drive from Joplin to Lafayettecar car 536.9 mi
    9h 41m
    $98–142

  5. Bus to Springfield-Branson National Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Joplin Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane SGF - LAF
    9h 4m
    $92–400

  6. Shuttle to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Joplin, MO to Jane, MOshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane XNA - LAF
    7h 23m
    $164–575

Joplin to Lafayette by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration13h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$94Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 474.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 41m

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

United Airlines flies from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Joplin Bus Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station via St Louis Bus Station and Indianapolis Union Station in around 13h 15m.

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