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There are 9 ways to get from Joplin to Macomb by bus, train, car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Bus, train via Kansas City

    best
    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 train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Macomb Stationtrain train
    10h 16m
    $157–301

  2. Drive 391.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Joplin to Macombcar car 391.8 mi
    7h
    $72–104

  3. Bus, train

    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 bus from Springfield to Galesburg Amtrak Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Macomb Stationtrain train
    13h 52m
    $125–235

  4. Fly Joplin Regional Airport to Quad City International Airport, taxi, train

    1. Fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane JLN - MLI
    2. Take the taxi from SouthPark Mall Shelter to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtaxi taxi
    3. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Macomb Stationtrain train
    9h 58m
    $242–606

  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 Macomb Stationtrain train
    7h 32m
    $140–470

  6. 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 Galesburg Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Macomb Stationtrain train
    11h 29m
    $122–469

  7. Fly Joplin Regional Airport to Burlington Municipal Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)plane plane JLN - BRL
    2. Take the taxi from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Macombtaxi taxi
    6h 28m
    $163–385

  8. Fly Joplin Regional Airport to Quincy Regional Airport, train

    1. Fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Quincy Regional Airport (UIN)plane plane JLN - UIN
    2. Take the train from Quincy Amtrak Station to Macomb Stationtrain train
    21h 46m
    $126–395

  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 Macomb Stationtrain train
    9h 43m
    $153–485

Joplin to Macomb by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$157Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 516 mi
  • Duration: 10h 16m

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

There is no direct connection from Joplin to Macomb. However, you can take the bus to Kansas City, walk to On 13Th Between Charlotte & Holmes Wb, take the line 201 bus to On Grand At Pershing Crown Center Shops Sb, walk to Kansas City, take the train to Galesburg Amtrak Station, then take the train to Macomb Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Joplin Bus Station to Macomb Station via St Louis Bus Station, Springfield SMTD Transfer Center, Transfer Center Stop B, Jefferson & 4th, Springfield, Galesburg Amtrak Station, and Galesburg Amtrak Station in around 13h 52m.

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