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How to get fromAustin to Jolietby plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Austin to Joliet by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane AUS - MDW
    2. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    6h 30m
    $103–484

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Austin to Dallasbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Jefferson to Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Union Station to Pace Transit Centerbus bus 755
    25h 47m
    $272–299

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Austin to Joliet Gateway Centertrain train Texas Eagle
    27h 27m
    $310–700

  4. Drive  1,078.2 mi

    1. Drive from Austin to Jolietcar car 1,078.2 mi
    17h 50m
    $197–285

  5. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane AUS - ORD
    2. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    6h 51m
    $118–394

  6. Bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Antonio Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SAT - MDW
    3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    8h 18m
    $130–585

  7. Bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Antonio Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SAT - ORD
    3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    8h 48m
    $190–585

Austin to Joliet by bus and foot

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Duration25h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$272Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,032.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 30m

What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Joliet, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Austin to Pace Transit Center via Dallas, Dallas Jefferson, California & 35th Street, 35th/Archer Orange Line Station, Dearborn & Jackson, Adams & Wabash, Union Station Transit Center, and Union Station in around 25h 47m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Austin to Joliet Gateway Center once daily. Tickets cost $310–700 and the journey takes 27h 27m.

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