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

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

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

    best
    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 21m
    $144–440

  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
    6h 35m
    $80–398

  3. 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
    $356–551

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Kansas City to Joplinbus bus
    18h 5m
    $151–248

  5. Drive  694.8 mi

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

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

    1. Take the bus from Kalamazoo to Grand Rapidsbus bus
    2. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane plane GRR - JLN
    8h 31m
    $92–424

  7. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane plane ORD - XNA
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Jane, MO to Joplin, MOshuttle bus
    8h 44m
    $239–769

  8. Fly Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane AZO - SGF
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Springfield to Neosho Casey'sshuttle bus
    10h 37m
    $88–402

Kalamazoo to Joplin by train, foot, and bus

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration14h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$356Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 645.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 21m

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

You can take a bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Joplin via Chicago Bus Station, Des Moines, Kansas City Bus Station, and Kansas City in around 18h 5m. Alternatively, American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) twice daily.

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