Joplin, Missouri

Private charter · RFD → JLN

Rockford to Joplin

451 miles, about 2 hr 35 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.

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Times are local to each departure airport.

The trip

Rockford to Joplin, door to door faster.

Trade about 10 hours on the road for about 2 hr 35 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from Chicago Rockford International Airport in Rockford to Joplin Regional Airport in Joplin, 451 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.

Distance
451 mi
Flight
2 hr 35 min
Driving
10 hours
Passengers
Up to 5
RFDRockfordJLNJoplin
RFD → JLN451 miles direct

Flight time by aircraft

  • Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers2 hr 35 min
  • Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers1 hr 25 min

Planned times in the air. Your quote shows exact departure and arrival times.

Departing Rockford

Airports in Rockford

  • RFD

    Commercial airport

    Chicago Rockford International Airport

    Chicago/Rockford · KRFD

    From downtown
    5 mi
    Longest runway
    10,002 ft

  • JVL

    Regional airport

    Southern Wisconsin Regional Airport

    Janesville · KJVL

    From downtown
    25 mi
    Longest runway
    7,302 ft

  • KRPJ

    Regional airport

    Rochelle Municipal Airport - Koritz Field

    Rochelle

    From downtown
    25 mi
    Longest runway
    5,001 ft

  • FEP

    Regional airport

    Albertus Airport

    Freeport · KFEP

    From downtown
    26 mi
    Longest runway
    5,504 ft

  • KDKB

    Regional airport

    DeKalb Taylor Municipal Airport

    DeKalb

    From downtown
    29 mi
    Longest runway
    7,026 ft

  • KC77

    Regional airport

    Poplar Grove Airport

    Poplar Grove

    From downtown
    12 mi
    Longest runway
    3,773 ft

Arriving Joplin

Airports in Joplin

  • JLN

    Commercial airport

    Joplin Regional Airport

    Joplin · KJLN

    From downtown
    5 mi
    Longest runway
    6,502 ft

  • EOS

    Regional airport

    Neosho Hugh Robinson Airport

    Neosho · KEOS

    From downtown
    20 mi
    Longest runway
    5,001 ft

  • MIO

    Regional airport

    Miami Municipal Airport

    Miami · KMIO

    From downtown
    24 mi
    Longest runway
    5,020 ft

  • PTS

    Regional airport

    Atkinson Municipal Airport

    Pittsburg · KPTS

    From downtown
    28 mi
    Longest runway
    5,500 ft

  • KLLU

    Regional airport

    Lamar Municipal Airport

    Lamar

    From downtown
    30 mi
    Longest runway
    4,000 ft

When you land

Things to do in Joplin

Joplin grew rich on lead and zinc during the mining boom of the late 1800s and early 1900s, and today it is the business center of the four-state region where Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma and Arkansas come together. Trucking and logistics, manufacturing, healthcare at Freeman Health System and Mercy, and Missouri Southern State University drive the economy. The city is known nationally for how it rebuilt after the devastating 2011 tornado, and historic Route 66 still runs through town on its way into Kansas and Oklahoma.

  1. 01

    George Washington Carver National Monument

    In nearby Diamond, the first national monument dedicated to an African American preserves the farm where Carver spent his childhood, with a museum and a nature trail.

  2. 02

    Grand Falls

    On Shoal Creek just south of the city, Missouri’s largest continuously flowing waterfall spills over a wide ledge of chert, a favorite spot for photos and wading.

  3. 03

    Joplin History and Mineral Museum

    Exhibits on the region’s lead and zinc mining boom, a large mineral collection and displays on the city’s history, including its ties to Bonnie and Clyde.

  4. 04

    Route 66 in Galena, Kansas

    A few miles west, the short Kansas stretch of Route 66 runs through Galena, where a restored service station displays the tow truck that inspired a character in Cars.

  5. 05

    Wildcat Park and Glades

    Trails along Shoal Creek on the city’s south side explore rare chert glades, bluffs and woodland habitats, with a nature center focused on the region’s plants and wildlife.

  6. 06

    Precious Moments Chapel

    In Carthage, about 15 miles away, artist Sam Butcher’s chapel features murals painted in his recognizable style, surrounded by gardens and fountains.

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Questions

Rockford to Joplin flights

How long is a private flight from Rockford to Joplin?

About 2 hr 35 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 451 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 10 hours.

Which airports do flights from Rockford to Joplin use?

You can depart from Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD), Southern Wisconsin Regional Airport (JVL), or Rochelle Municipal Airport - Koritz Field (KRPJ) and arrive at Joplin Regional Airport (JLN), Neosho Hugh Robinson Airport (EOS), or Miami Municipal Airport (MIO). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.

How much does a private charter from Rockford to Joplin cost?

The price depends on the date, departure time, aircraft and where the airplane is positioned. Enter your trip above to see an instant price for the whole airplane, with every tax and fee included.

Can I book a round trip between Rockford and Joplin?

Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Joplin back to Rockford are priced the same way.

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Joplin to Rockford

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