How far is Joplin from Chicago?

About 488 miles (787 km) separate Joplin and Chicago.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Joplin to Chicago?

Most of the buses traveling from Joplin to Chicago leave from Joplin Bus Station and arrive at Downtown Greyhound Station. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Chicago?

Once in Chicago, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Chicago Shakespeare Theater on Navy Pier, Lake Michigan, Museum of Science and Industry, Cloud Gate and Lincoln Park Conservatory.

Bus Joplin to Chicago from $95 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Joplin to Chicago on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	1:50am	Joplin Bus Station	16h 25m	6:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	1:50am	Joplin Bus Station	16h	5:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
	Bus	5:15pm	Joplin Bus Station	11h 15m	4:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	5:15pm	Joplin Bus Station	15h 5m	8:20am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
	Bus	5:15pm	Joplin Bus Station	21h 25m	2:40pm	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Get from Joplin to Chicago

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 14 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $94, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

14h 35mAverage Duration

494 milesDistance

20kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Joplin and Chicago?

Stops in Joplin

A
Joplin Bus Station
6601 E 7th St, Joplin, MO 64801, USA
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Stops in Chicago

A
Downtown Greyhound Station
630 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
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B
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
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C
Polk St & Canal St
500-536 W Polk St, Chicago IL 60607, USA
D
Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave
2807 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60623, USA
E
Cumberland CTA
5800 N Cumberland Ave, Chicago, IL 60631, USA
F
Turimex California Ave
2139 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60608, USA

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,394 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Jefferson Lines

4/5759 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4

Wifi3.2

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Joplin to Chicago by bus

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$106

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The cheapest trip from Joplin to Chicago was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $95

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

You can expect to pay from $95 to $106 for a bus ticket from Joplin to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $95 which is on 2025-11-27.