There are 8 ways to get from Kalamazoo to Joplin by train, plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or shuttle
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Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Joplin Regional Airport
best- Take the train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane ORD - JLN
6h 19m$101–410Fly Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport to Joplin Regional Airport
cheapest- Fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane AZO - JLN
10h 3m$80–398Train, bus
- Take the train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas Citytrain
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Joplinbus
14h 50m$186–404Bus
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Joplinbus
18h 5m$143–236Drive 694.8 mi
- Drive from Kalamazoo to Joplincar 694.8 mi
11h 39m$127–184Bus to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, fly to Joplin Regional Airport
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Grand Rapidsbus
- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane GRR - JLN
8h 48m$97–424Fly Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane AZO - SGF
- Take a shuttle bus from Springfield to Neosho Casey's
9h 46m$88–402Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, shuttle
- Take the train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane ORD - XNA
- Take a shuttle bus from Jane, MO to Joplin, MO
8h 47m$201–729
Kalamazoo to Joplin by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kalamazoo to Joplin is to drive which costs $120 - $190 and takes 11h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Kalamazoo to Joplin is to train and fly which takes 6h 19m and costs $100 - $410.
No, there is no direct bus from Kalamazoo to Joplin. However, there are services departing from Kalamazoo Bus Stop and arriving at Joplin via Chicago Bus Station, Des Moines and Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 5m.
The distance between Kalamazoo and Joplin is 649 miles. The road distance is 698.8 miles.
The best way to get from Kalamazoo to Joplin without a car is to train and bus which takes 14h 50m and costs $180 - $410.
It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Kalamazoo to Joplin, including transfers.
Kalamazoo to Joplin bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Kalamazoo Bus Stop station.
The best way to get from Kalamazoo to Joplin is to bus which takes 18h 5m and costs $140 - $240. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $75 - $400 and takes 10h 3m.
Kalamazoo to Joplin bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Joplin is 1h behind Kalamazoo. It is currently 8:21 AM in Kalamazoo and 7:21 AM in Joplin.
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, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) 5 times a day.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Joplin Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–310
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Joplin Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–380
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Joplin Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport to Joplin Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–380
Flights from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport to Joplin Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport to Joplin Regional Airport via Detroit, Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–430
Flights from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport to Joplin Regional Airport via Detroit, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–260
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Kansas City to Joplin
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $40–65
Bus from Kansas City to Joplin
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $40–65
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Yes, the driving distance between Kalamazoo to Joplin is 699 miles. It takes approximately 11h 39m to drive from Kalamazoo to Joplin.
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