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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Joplin Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Lincoln Stationtrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    8h 36m
    $85–170

  2. Bus, train via Springfield

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Joplin Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus
    3. Take the train from Springfield to Lincoln Stationtrain train
    10h 16m
    $71–132

  3. Bus, train via Kansas City

    1. Take the bus from Joplin to Kansas Citybus bus Jefferson Lines 112 / ...
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Lincoln Stationtrain train Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
    12h 38m
    $164–331

  4. Drive 411 mi

    1. Drive from Joplin to Lincolncar car 411 mi
    6h 52m
    $75–109

  5. Fly Joplin Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    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 Lincoln Stationtrain train
    6h 46m
    $110–410

  6. Fly Joplin Regional Airport to Decatur Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane JLN - DEC
    2. Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus
    3. Take the train from Springfield to Lincoln Stationtrain train
    13h 34m
    $114–444

  7. Fly Joplin Regional Airport to Peoria International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)plane plane JLN - PIA
    2. Take the bus from Peoria Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus bus
    3. Take the train from Springfield to Lincoln Stationtrain train
    11h 33m
    $111–440

  8. Fly Joplin Regional Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, train

    1. Fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane JLN - SPI
    2. Take the train from Springfield to Lincoln Stationtrain train
    7h 20m
    $105–430

  9. Bus to Springfield-Branson National Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Joplin Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SGF - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lincoln Stationtrain train
    8h 57m
    $123–424

  10. Fly Joplin Regional Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal, train

    1. Fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane plane JLN - BMI
    2. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Lincoln Stationtrain train
    7h 24m
    $89–408

Joplin to Lincoln by bus and train

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration8h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$85Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 423.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 36m

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

There is no direct connection from Joplin to Lincoln. However, you can take the bus to St Louis Bus Station, walk to St. Louis, then take the train to Lincoln Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Joplin to Lincoln Station via Kansas City, On 13Th Between Charlotte & Holmes Wb, On Grand At Pershing Crown Center Shops Sb, and Kansas City in around 12h 38m.

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