There are 6 ways to get from Joplin to Milwaukee by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to General Mitchell International Airport
best- Fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane JLN - MKE
4h 46m$106–568Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus
cheapest- Fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane JLN - ORD
- Take the bus from Chicago to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus
4h 40m$76–341Bus, 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 Milwaukeetrain
14h 20m$176–371Bus
- Take the bus from Joplin to Kansas Citybus
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus
17h 25m$128–230Drive 652 mi
- Drive from Joplin to Milwaukeecar 652 mi
11h 6m$119–172Bus, train via Des Plaines
- Take the bus from Joplin to Kansas Citybus
- Take the train from Kansas City to Summit Amtraktrain
- Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Stationbus
19h 1m$223–436
Joplin to Milwaukee by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Joplin to Milwaukee is to drive which costs $110 - $180 and takes 11h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Joplin to Milwaukee is to fly and bus which takes 4h 40m and costs $75 - $350.
No, there is no direct bus from Joplin to Milwaukee station. However, there are services departing from Joplin and arriving at Milwaukee Intermodal Station via Kansas City Bus Station, Des Moines and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 25m.
The distance between Joplin and Milwaukee is 547 miles. The road distance is 655.8 miles.
The best way to get from Joplin to Milwaukee without a car is to bus and train which takes 14h 20m and costs $170 - $380.
It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Joplin to Milwaukee, including transfers.
Joplin to Milwaukee bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Joplin station.
The best way to get from Joplin to Milwaukee is to fly which takes 4h 46m and costs $100 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $230 and takes 17h 25m.
Joplin to Milwaukee bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Kansas City station.
Yes, the driving distance between Joplin to Milwaukee is 656 miles. It takes approximately 11h 6m to drive from Joplin to Milwaukee.
What companies run services between Joplin, MO, USA and Milwaukee, WI, USA?
United Airlines flies from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Joplin to Milwaukee Intermodal Station via Kansas City, Kansas City Bus Station, Des Moines, and Chicago Bus Station in around 17h 25m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Joplin Regional Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Joplin Regional Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Joplin Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–300
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 Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kansas City to Summit Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–330
- 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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