There are 4 ways to get from South Bend to Joplin by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane SBN - JLN
5h 50m$92–403Train, bus
- Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas Citytrain
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Joplinbus
14h 39m$326–506Bus
- Take the bus from South Street Station - South Bend to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Joplinbus
16h 25m$158–342Drive 640.4 mi
- Drive from South Bend to Joplincar 640.4 mi
10h 55m$117–169
South Bend to Joplin by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from South Bend to Joplin is to drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 10h 55m.
The fastest way to get from South Bend to Joplin is to fly which takes 5h 50m and costs $90 - $410.
No, there is no direct bus from South Bend station to Joplin. However, there are services departing from South Street Station - South Bend and arriving at Joplin via Indianapolis Union Station, St Louis Bus Station and Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 25m.
The distance between South Bend and Joplin is 551 miles. The road distance is 644.2 miles.
The best way to get from South Bend to Joplin without a car is to train and bus which takes 14h 39m and costs $320 - $550.
It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from South Bend to Joplin, including transfers.
South Bend to Joplin bus services, operated by Miller Transportation, depart from South Street Station - South Bend.
The best way to get from South Bend to Joplin is to fly which takes 5h 50m and costs $90 - $410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $350 and takes 16h 25m.
South Bend to Joplin bus services, operated by Miller Transportation, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Joplin is 1h behind South Bend. It is currently 10:50 PM in South Bend and 9:50 PM in Joplin.
What companies run services between South Bend, IN, USA and Joplin, MO, USA?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly from South Bend (SBN) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Street Station - South Bend to Joplin via Indianapolis Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, Kansas City Bus Station, and Kansas City in around 16h 25m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from South Bend to Joplin Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $240–370
- 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
Bus from Kansas City to Joplin
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $40–65
- Phone
- +1 502-368-5644 x 135
- Website
- Miller Transportation
Bus from South Street Station - South Bend to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–150
- Website
- Miller Transportation
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between South Bend to Joplin is 644 miles. It takes approximately 10h 55m to drive from South Bend to Joplin.
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