There are 7 ways to get from Joplin to Michigan by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), shuttle, or car
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Fly Joplin Regional Airport to Bishop International Airport
best- Fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane JLN - FNT
6h 7m$118–455Bus, train
- Take the bus from Joplin to Kansas Citybus
- Take the train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain
18h 41m$229–491Bus, train #2
- Take the bus from Joplin to Kansas Citybus
- Take the train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Detroitbus
18h 41m$239–451Bus
- Take the bus from Joplin to Kansas Citybus
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus
20h$144–271Fly Joplin Regional Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane JLN - GRR
6h 34m$127–669Shuttle to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, fly to Detroit
- Take a shuttle bus from Joplin, MO to Jane, MO
- Fly from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Detroit (DTW)plane XNA - DTW
5h 54m$195–796Drive 800.9 mi
- Drive from Joplin to Detroitcar 800.9 mi
13h 36m$147–212
Joplin to Michigan by bus, foot, train, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Joplin to Michigan is to bus which costs $140 - $280 and takes 20h.
The fastest way to get from Joplin to Michigan is to shuttle and fly which takes 5h 54m and costs $190 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Joplin to Michigan station. However, there are services departing from Joplin and arriving at Detroit Bus Station via Kansas City Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station and Indianapolis Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h.
The distance between Joplin and Michigan is 711 miles. The road distance is 805.6 miles.
The best way to get from Joplin to Michigan without a car is to bus and train which takes 18h 41m and costs $220 - $500.
It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from Joplin to Michigan, including transfers.
Joplin to Michigan bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Joplin station.
The best way to get from Joplin to Michigan is to fly which takes 6h 7m and costs $110 - $460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $280 and takes 20h.
Joplin to Michigan bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Kansas City station.
Michigan is 1h ahead of Joplin. It is currently 12:09 PM in Joplin and 1:09 PM in Michigan.
What companies run services between Joplin, MO, USA and Michigan, USA?
United Airlines flies from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Bishop International Airport (FNT) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Joplin to Detroit Bus Station via Kansas City, Kansas City Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Indianapolis Union Station in around 20h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Joplin Regional Airport to Bishop International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–400
Flights from Joplin Regional Airport to Bishop International Airport via Denver, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 58m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from Joplin Regional Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Joplin Regional Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 46m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–1,000
Flights from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport to Detroit via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–260
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–260
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Joplin to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $40–65
Bus from Joplin to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $40–65
Bus from Joplin to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $40–65
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Joplin to Michigan is 806 miles. It takes approximately 13h 36m to drive from Joplin to Michigan.
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