There are 4 ways to get from Joplin to South Bend by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to South Bend (SBN)plane JLN - SBN
5h 53m$93–403Bus, train
- Take the bus from Joplin to Kansas Citybus
- Take the train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain
14h 20m$329–506Bus
- 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 Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to South Street Station - South Bendbus
17h 20m$174–351Drive 636.7 mi
- Drive from Joplin to South Bendcar 636.7 mi
11h$109–158
Joplin to South Bend by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Joplin to South Bend is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 11h.
The fastest way to get from Joplin to South Bend is to fly which takes 5h 53m and costs $90 - $410.
No, there is no direct bus from Joplin to South Bend station. However, there are services departing from Joplin and arriving at South Street Station - South Bend via Kansas City Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station and Indianapolis Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 20m.
The distance between Joplin and South Bend is 551 miles. The road distance is 640.4 miles.
The best way to get from Joplin to South Bend without a car is to bus and train which takes 14h 20m and costs $320 - $550.
It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Joplin to South Bend, including transfers.
Joplin to South Bend bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Joplin station.
The best way to get from Joplin to South Bend is to fly which takes 5h 53m and costs $90 - $410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $170 - $360 and takes 17h 20m.
Joplin to South Bend bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Kansas City station.
South Bend is 1h ahead of Joplin. It is currently 10:10 PM in Joplin and 11:10 PM in South Bend.
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) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Joplin to South Street Station - South Bend via Kansas City, Kansas City Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Indianapolis Union Station in around 17h 20m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Joplin Regional Airport to South Bend via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Flights from Joplin Regional Airport to South Bend via Houston, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $240–370
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- 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 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
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 502-368-5644 x 135
- Website
- Miller Transportation
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to South Street Station - South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–150
- Website
- Miller Transportation
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Joplin to South Bend is 640 miles. It takes approximately 11h to drive from Joplin to South Bend.
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