There are 4 ways to get from Keokuk to Joplin by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Fort Madison to Kansas Citytrain Southwest Chief
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Joplinbus Jefferson Lines 113 / ...
8h 21m$158–290Drive 360.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Keokuk to Joplincar 360.4 mi
6h 43m$66–95Taxi to Burlington Municipal Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from Keokuk to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)taxi
- Fly from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane BRL - JLN
15h 41m$189–531Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Fort Madison to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane ORD - JLN
8h 53m$191–559
Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Keokuk to Joplin is to drive which costs $65 - $95 and takes 6h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Keokuk to Joplin is to drive which takes 6h 43m and costs $65 - $95.
The distance between Keokuk and Joplin is 397 miles. The road distance is 362.5 miles.
The best way to get from Keokuk to Joplin without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 21m and costs $150 - $290.
It takes approximately 8h 21m to get from Keokuk to Joplin, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Keokuk to Joplin is 362 miles. It takes approximately 6h 43m to drive from Keokuk to Joplin.
There are 46+ hotels available in Joplin.
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, then take the bus to Joplin. Alternatively, you can drive from Keokuk to Joplin in around 6h 43m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Burlington Municipal Airport to Joplin Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–390
Flights from Burlington Municipal Airport to Joplin Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 44m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Joplin Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fort Madison to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fort Madison to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–160
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Estimated price
- $100–130
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide









