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How to get fromNormal to Joplinby bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Normal to Joplin by bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Galesburgbus bus
    2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Kansas Citytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Joplinbus bus
    11h 30m
    $122–257

  2. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane plane BMI - JLN
    7h 10m
    $79–397

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Joplinbus bus
    14h 15m
    $108–197

  4. Drive 447 mi

    1. Drive from Normal to Joplincar car 447 mi
    7h 30m
    $82–118

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Kansas Citytrain train Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Joplinbus bus Jefferson Lines 113 / ...
    13h 3m
    $158–323

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

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane plane ORD - JLN
    6h 22m
    $98–414

Normal to Joplin by bus, train, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$122Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 512.6 mi
  • Duration: 11h 30m

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

You can take a bus from Bloomington-Normal to Joplin via Des Moines, Kansas City Bus Station, and Kansas City in around 14h 15m. Alternatively, United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) once daily.

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