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How to get fromKeokuk to Joplinby train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Keokuk to Joplin by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Fort Madison to Kansas Citytrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Joplinbus bus Jefferson 117 / ...
    8h 36m
    $184–303

  2. Drive 360.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Keokuk to Joplincar car 360.4 mi
    6h 43m
    $66–95

  3. Train, taxi to Quad City International Airport, fly to Joplin Regional Airport

    1. Take the train from Fort Madison to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the taxi from Galesburg Amtrak Station to SouthPark Mall Sheltertaxi taxi
    3. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane plane MLI - JLN
    9h 26m
    $284–650

  4. Taxi to Burlington Municipal Airport, fly to Joplin Regional Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Keokuk to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane plane BRL - JLN
    5h 5m
    $176–506

  5. Taxi to Burlington Municipal Airport, fly to Springfield-Branson National Airport, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Keokuk to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane BRL - SGF
    3. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Joplin Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 38m
    $190–522

Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration7h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$70Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 400.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 36m

What companies run services between Keokuk, IA, USA and Joplin, MO, USA?

There is no direct connection from Keokuk to Joplin. However, you can take the taxi to Fort Madison, take the train to Kansas City, walk to On Grand At Pershing Farside Northbound, take the line 201 bus to On 12Th At Charlotte Eastbound Nearside, walk to Kansas City, take the bus to Joplin, then take the taxi to Joplin. Alternatively, you can drive from Keokuk to Joplin in around 6h 43m.

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