There are 6 ways to get from Joplin to Morton by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Joplin Regional Airport
best- Fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)plane JLN - PIA
4h 36m$128–445Drive 442.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Joplin to Mortoncar 442.7 mi
7h 22m$81–117Bus, train via St. Louis
- Take the bus from Joplin Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain
- Take the bus from Springfield to Peoria Amtrak Stationbus
10h 34m$132–229Bus, train
- Take the bus from Joplin to Kansas Citybus
- Take the train from Kansas City to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Peoria Amtrak Stationbus
10h 57m$188–324Bus to Springfield-Branson National Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Joplin Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus
- Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)plane SGF - PIA
6h 46m$136–460Bus
- Take the bus from Joplin Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus
- Take the bus from Springfield to Peoria Amtrak Stationbus
11h 22m$119–192
Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Peoria International Airport (PIA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Joplin to Morton is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 7h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Joplin to Morton is to fly which takes 4h 36m and costs $120 - $450.
No, there is no direct bus from Joplin station to Morton station. However, there are services departing from Joplin Bus Station and arriving at Peoria Amtrak Station via St Louis Bus Station, Transfer Center Stop B and Springfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 22m.
The distance between Joplin and Morton is 377 miles. The road distance is 445.3 miles.
The best way to get from Joplin to Morton without a car is to bus and train via St. Louis which takes 10h 34m and costs $130 - $230.
It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Joplin to Morton, including transfers.
Joplin to Morton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Joplin Bus Station.
The best way to get from Joplin to Morton is to fly which takes 4h 36m and costs $120 - $450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $200 and takes 11h 22m.
Joplin to Morton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Joplin to Morton is 445 miles. It takes approximately 7h 22m to drive from Joplin to Morton.
What companies run services between Joplin, MO, USA and Morton, IL, USA?
United Airlines and Allegiant Air fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Peoria International Airport (PIA) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Joplin Bus Station to Morton via St Louis Bus Station, Springfield SMTD Transfer Center, Transfer Center Stop B, Jefferson & 4th, Springfield, and Peoria Amtrak Station in around 11h 22m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Joplin Regional Airport to Peoria International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $70–370
Flights from Joplin Regional Airport to Peoria International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 53m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Joplin Regional Airport to Peoria International Airport via Denver, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 46m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Peoria International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–360
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Peoria International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Peoria International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–360
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Peoria International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–450
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Peoria International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 58m
- When
- Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Joplin Regional Airport to Peoria International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Peoria International Airport via Valparaiso
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- When
- Thursday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Louis to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Kansas City to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–180
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Joplin Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Joplin Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–22
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Joplin Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Springfield to Peoria Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Peoria Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–24
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Springfield to Peoria Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Joplin to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $40–65
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–26
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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