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How to get fromKalamazoo to Joplinby train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Kalamazoo to Joplin by train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus via St. Louis

    best
    1. Take the train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louistrain train
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Joplin Bus Stationbus bus
    14h 37m
    $154–349

  2. Fly Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport to Joplin Regional Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane plane AZO - JLN
    9h 54m
    $80–398

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Joplin Bus Stationbus bus
    16h 25m
    $101–199

  4. Drive 694.8 mi

    1. Drive from Kalamazoo to Joplincar car 694.8 mi
    11h 39m
    $127–184

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas Citytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Joplinbus bus
    14h 50m
    $199–419

  6. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Joplin Regional Airport

    1. Take the train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane plane ORD - JLN
    6h 19m
    $109–425

  7. Fly Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane AZO - SGF
    2. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Joplin Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 10m
    $92–412

  8. Bus to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, fly to Joplin Regional Airport

    1. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Grand Rapidsbus bus
    2. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane plane GRR - JLN
    8h 35m
    $122–594

Kalamazoo to Joplin by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration14h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$154Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 717.9 mi
  • Duration: 14h 37m

What companies run services between Kalamazoo, MI, USA and Joplin, MO, USA?

You can take a bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Joplin Bus Station via Chicago Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station in around 16h 25m. Alternatively, United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) twice daily.

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