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

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There are 5 ways to get from Joplin to South Bend by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly to South Bend

    best
    1. Fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane JLN - SBN
    4h 17m
    $118–583

  2. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane JLN - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train
    5h 39m
    $108–368

  3. 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
    $329–506

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Joplin to Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago to South Bendbus bus
    17h 30m
    $137–219

  5. Drive  636.7 mi

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

Joplin to South Bend by bus, foot, and train

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration14h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$329Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 547.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 17m

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) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Joplin to South Bend via Kansas City, Kansas City Bus Station, Des Moines, and Chicago in around 17h 30m.

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