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How to get fromJoplin to Saint Charlesby plane, bus, train, car, shuttle, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 7 ways to get from Joplin to Saint Charles by plane, bus, train, car, shuttle, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly from Joplin Regional Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane JLN - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus
    3h 55m
    $92–349

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Joplin to Kansas Citybus bus Jefferson Lines 112 / ...
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Naperville Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    11h 29m
    $224–391

  3. Bus, train via St. Louis

    1. Take the bus from Joplin Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Joliet Gateway Centertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Pace Transit Center Bay C to Downers Grove Metrabus bus 834
    15h 16m
    $139–271

  4. Drive 561.2 mi

    1. Drive from Joplin to Saint Charlescar car 561.2 mi
    9h 48m
    $103–148

  5. Bus to Springfield-Branson National Airport, fly, bus

    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 bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus
    6h 6m
    $105–363

  6. Shuttle to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Joplin, MO to Jane, MOshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane XNA - ORD
    3. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus
    6h 23m
    $172–518

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Joplin Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Illinois Terminal to Oakbrook Mallbus bus
    15h 47m
    $161–248

Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$49Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 528.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 55m

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

You can take a bus from Joplin Bus Station to Saint Charles via St Louis Bus Station, Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, Illinois Terminal, Oak Brook Center / Macy's, and Wheaton Metra in around 15h 47m.

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