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How to get fromAkron to Jolietby plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 8 ways to get from Akron to Joliet by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly Akron to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Akron (CAK) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CAK - ORD
    2. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    5h 42m
    $43–239

  2. Bus, train via Cleveland

    1. Take the bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to W. Prospect Ave & Superior Avebus bus 61
    2. Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train Ri
    10h 53m
    $86–208

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to Cleveland, OHbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland to Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train Ri
    11h 21m
    $43–127

  4. Drive  372.7 mi

    1. Drive from Akron to Jolietcar car 372.7 mi
    6h 19m
    $68–99

  5. Bus to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane CLE - MDW
    3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    5h 43m
    $71–414

  6. Bus to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CLE - ORD
    3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    6h 11m
    $376–824

  7. Bus to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to John Glenn Columbus Intnl Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane CMH - MDW
    3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    8h 13m
    $75–419

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    2. Take the bus from Union Station to Pace Transit Centerbus bus 755
    12h 20m
    $60–100

Akron to Joliet by bus, foot, and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration11h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$43Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 416.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 42m

What companies run services between Akron, OH, USA and Joliet, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to Pace Transit Center via Chicago Bus Station and Union Station in around 12h 20m.

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