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Joliet to Lake Charles buses

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Trip Overview

The bus between Joliet and Lake Charles takes 40h 9m. The bus runs, on average, 2 times per week from Joliet to Lake Charles. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

40h 9m
Duration
1,235 mi
Distance
$252
Average price
Twice a week
Frequency

Joliet to Lake Charles bus times

Buses run twice a week between Joliet and Lake Charles. The service departs Joliet at 5:11 PM in the evening, which arrives into Lake Charles at 09:20:00. All services require a transfer at Herion Way at Wheeler and take an average of 40h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Pace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Greyhound USAFlixbus USA40h 9m • 5 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Pace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Flixbus USAFlixbus USA40h 9m • 5 changes

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  • Distance: 1,235 mi
  • Duration: 40h 9m

What companies run services between Joliet, IL, USA and Lake Charles, LA, USA?

You can take a bus from Joliet Union Station to Lake Charles via Herion Way at Wheeler, Midway Orange Line Station, Cicero & 24th Place, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal, Jefferson & Harrison, Chicago Bus Station, and Memphis Bus Station in around 27h 4m.

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