What is the cheapest way to get from Joplin to Waukegan?

The cheapest way to get from Joplin to Waukegan is to drive which costs $110 - $160 and takes 10h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Joplin to Waukegan?

The fastest way to get from Joplin to Waukegan is to fly and train which takes 4h 59m and costs $65 - $310.

Is there a direct bus between Joplin and Waukegan?

No, there is no direct bus from Joplin station to Waukegan. However, there are services departing from Joplin Bus Station and arriving at Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan via St Louis Bus Station, Harrison & Jefferson, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal and Tornado Bus Co - Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 30m.

How far is it from Joplin to Waukegan?

The distance between Joplin and Waukegan is 540 miles. The road distance is 609.4 miles.

How do I travel from Joplin to Waukegan without a car?

The best way to get from Joplin to Waukegan without a car is to bus and train via St. Louis which takes 13h 21m and costs $140 - $290.

How long does it take to get from Joplin to Waukegan?

It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Joplin to Waukegan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Joplin to Waukegan bus from?

Joplin to Waukegan bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, depart from Joplin Bus Station.

Where does the Joplin to Waukegan bus arrive?

Joplin to Waukegan bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.

Can I drive from Joplin to Waukegan?

Yes, the driving distance between Joplin to Waukegan is 609 miles. It takes approximately 10h 20m to drive from Joplin to Waukegan.

Where can I stay near Waukegan?

There are 152+ hotels available in Waukegan.

Joplin to Waukegan - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and shuttle

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

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Fly from Joplin Regional Airport, train
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1. Fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane JLN - ORD
2. Take the train from Clybourn to Waukegantrain
4h 59m
$65–307
Bus, train via St. Louis
1. Take the bus from Joplin Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain
13h 21m
$144–286
Bus
1. Take the bus from Joplin Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Chicago to Tornado Bus Co - Waukeganbus
15h 30m
$134–304
Drive 605.9 mi
1. Drive from Joplin to Waukegancar 605.9 mi
10h 20m
$111–160
Bus to Springfield-Branson National Airport, fly, train
1. Take the bus from Joplin Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus
2. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane SGF - ORD
3. Take the train from Clybourn to Waukegantrain
7h 10m
$78–323
Shuttle to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, fly, train
1. Take a shuttle bus from Joplin, MO to Jane, MOshuttle
2. Fly from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane XNA - ORD
3. Take the train from Clybourn to Waukegantrain
7h 27m
$145–476
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Joplin to Kansas Citybus
2. Take the train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain
14h 2m
$192–361

Joplin to Waukegan by bus and train

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13h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 537.1 mi
Duration: 4h 59m

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

You can take a bus from Joplin Bus Station to Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan via St Louis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Harrison & Jefferson, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal, and Tornado Bus Co - Chicago in around 15h 30m.

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