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

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There are 9 ways to get from Atlanta to Joliet by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ATL - MDW
    2. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    5h 34m
    $90–194

  2. Fly to South Bend, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane ATL - SBN
    2. Take the train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.train train
    3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    7h 49m
    $86–416

  3. Bus, train via St. Louis

    1. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Joliet Gateway Centertrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    15h 15m
    $217–356

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Peachtree Station to Charlottesvilletrain train
    2. Take the train from Charlottesville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train Ri
    35h 15m
    $732–1,147

  5. Drive  669.4 mi

    1. Drive from Atlanta to Jolietcar car 669.4 mi
    12h 48m
    $123–177

  6. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ATL - ORD
    2. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    6h 2m
    $110–264

  7. Fly to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal, train

    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane plane ATL - BMI
    2. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Joliet Gateway Centertrain train
    6h 41m
    $114–468

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100
    2. Take the bus from Union Station to Pace Transit Centerbus bus 755
    18h 25m
    $118–198

  9. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Bloomingtonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bloomington to Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the train from 103rd St.-Washington Hts. to Joliettrain train Ri
    18h 35m
    $125–185

Atlanta to Joliet by bus and train

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration15h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$217Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 651.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 34m

What companies run services between Atlanta, GA, USA and Joliet, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Peachtree Station to Joliet via Charlottesville, Chicago Union Station, and LaSalle Street in around 35h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Pace Transit Center via Chicago Bus Station and Union Station in around 18h 25m.

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