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How to get fromJoplin to South Bendby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak)

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There are 7 ways to get from Joplin to South Bend by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak)

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  1. Fly from Joplin Regional Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane JLN - SBN
    5h 19m
    $128–583

  2. Drive 636.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Joplin to South Bendcar car 636.7 mi
    11h
    $117–168

  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 Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train
    13h 39m
    $163–331

  4. Bus via Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from Joplin Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to South Street Station - South Bendbus bus
    14h 45m
    $121–221

  5. Bus to Springfield-Branson National Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Joplin Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane SGF - SBN
    6h 39m
    $136–608

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Joplin to Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train
    14h 20m
    $211–406

  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 Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationbus bus
    14h 58m
    $126–216

Joplin to South Bend by bus and train

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration13h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$163Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 547.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 19m

What companies run services between Joplin, MO, USA and South Bend, IN, USA?

United Airlines flies from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to South Bend (SBN) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Joplin Bus Station to South Street Station - South Bend via St Louis Bus Station and Indianapolis Union Station in around 14h 45m.

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