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

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There are 10 ways to get from Michigan to Joplin by plane, train, bus, car, shuttle, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly Detroit to Joplin Regional Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane plane DTW - JLN
    6h 34m
    $115–618

  2. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Joplin Regional Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane plane GRR - JLN
    7h 33m
    $82–400

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Detroit 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
    18h 59m
    $434–672

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas Citytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Joplinbus bus
    19h 17m

  5. Drive  801.7 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit to Joplincar car 801.7 mi
    13h 35m
    $147–212

  6. Fly Detroit to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane plane DTW - XNA
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Jane, MO to Joplin, MOshuttle bus
    6h 32m
    $255–1,097

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

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane plane ORD - JLN
    8h 19m
    $160–473

  8. Fly Capital Region International Airport to Joplin Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane plane LAN - JLN
    5h 25m
    $102–428

  9. Fly Detroit to Kansas City, bus

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane DTW - MCI
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Joplinbus bus
    8h 52m
    $432–1,167

  10. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station 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
    21h 15m
    $181–286

Michigan to Joplin by tram, train, foot, and bus

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration18h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$434Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 708.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 34m

What companies run services between Michigan, USA and Joplin, MO, USA?

United Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from Detroit (DTW) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Joplin via Chicago Bus Station, Des Moines, Kansas City Bus Station, and Kansas City in around 21h 15m.

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