Bus Tickets from Chicago, IL to Joplin, MO

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: April 28 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Arrival time: April 29 at
    Destination city: Joplin
    Destination location: Joplin Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: April 28 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Arrival time: April 29 at
    Destination city: Joplin
    Destination location: Joplin Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: April 28 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: 537-517 W. Jackson Blvd
    Arrival time: April 29 at
    Destination city: Joplin
    Destination location: Joplin Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: April 28 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: 537-517 W. Jackson Blvd
    Arrival time: April 29 at
    Destination city: Joplin
    Destination location: Joplin Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: April 28 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
    Arrival time: April 29 at
    Destination city: Joplin
    Destination location: Joplin Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Chicago to Joplin: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$106
Average bus trip duration15h 5m
Number of daily buses6
Earliest bus departure10:00am
Distance489 miles (788 km)
Latest bus departure10:30pm

Chicago to Joplin Bus

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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04/24
$58
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To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Chicago to Joplin, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $58 to $146 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Joplin based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $86 which is on 2025-04-27.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Chicago and Joplin!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Chicago to Joplin, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Chicago to Joplin.

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Did you know?

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

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