There are 4 ways to get from Joplin to Morton by bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- 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 42mDrive 442.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Joplin to Mortoncar 442.7 mi
7h 22m$76–110Bus
- 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 Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus
- Take the bus from Springfield to Peoria Amtrak Stationbus
13h 17mFly
- Fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)plane JLN - PIA
8h 1m$123–455
Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Peoria International Airport (PIA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Joplin to Morton is to drive which costs $75 - $110 and takes 7h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Joplin to Morton is to drive which takes 7h 22m and costs $75 - $110.
No, there is no direct bus from Joplin to Morton station. However, there are services departing from Joplin and arriving at Peoria Amtrak Station via Kansas City Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, Transfer Center Stop B and Springfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 17m.
The distance between Joplin and Morton is 487 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 which takes 10h 42m and costs .
It takes approximately 10h 42m to get from Joplin to Morton, including transfers.
Joplin to Morton bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Joplin station.
The best way to get from Joplin to Morton is to bus which takes 13h 17m and costs . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $120 - $460 and takes 8h 1m.
Joplin to Morton bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Kansas City 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?
You can take a bus from Joplin to Morton via Kansas City, Kansas City Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, Springfield SMTD Transfer Center, Transfer Center Stop B, Jefferson & 4th, Springfield, and Peoria Amtrak Station in around 13h 17m. Alternatively, United Airlines flies from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Peoria International Airport (PIA) twice daily.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Joplin Regional Airport to Peoria International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–380
Flights from Joplin Regional Airport to Peoria International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 33m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Joplin Regional Airport to Peoria International Airport via Houston, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kansas City to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–240
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Peoria Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Springfield to Peoria Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–23
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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