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

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There are 8 ways to get from Macomb to Joplin by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train, bus via Kansas City

    best
    1. Take the train from Macomb Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Kansas Citytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Joplinbus bus
    10h 30m
    $153–303

  2. Drive 386.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Macomb to Joplincar car 386.8 mi
    7h 8m
    $71–102

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Macomb Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Joplin Bus Stationbus bus
    13h 31m
    $125–237

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

    1. Take the train from Macomb Station 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
    8h 30m
    $232–595

  5. Train, bus to Peoria International Airport, fly to Joplin Regional Airport

    1. Take the train from Macomb Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Peoria Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane plane PIA - JLN
    9h 25m
    $122–468

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

    1. Take the train from Macomb Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane plane ORD - JLN
    7h 35m
    $151–516

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

    1. Take the taxi from Macomb to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane plane BRL - JLN
    5h 32m
    $201–535

  8. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Springfield-Branson National Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Macomb Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane ORD - SGF
    3. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Joplin Bus Stationbus bus
    9h 51m
    $165–541

Macomb to Joplin by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$153Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 516.2 mi
  • Duration: 10h 30m

What companies run services between Macomb, IL, USA and Joplin, MO, USA?

There is no direct connection from Macomb to Joplin. However, you can take the train to Galesburg Amtrak Station, 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 take a train from Macomb Station to Joplin Bus Station via Galesburg Amtrak Station, Galesburg Amtrak Station, Springfield, Washington & 4th, Springfield SMTD Transfer Center, and St Louis Bus Station in around 13h 31m.

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