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How to get fromBloomington to Jolietby bus, train, car, shuttle, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 7 ways to get from Bloomington to Joliet by bus, train, car, shuttle, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bloomington to Chicagobus bus FlixBus 2512
    2. Take the train from 103rd St.-Washington Hts. to Joliettrain train Ri
    7h 25m
    $44–69

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bloomington to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2515 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Union Station to Pace Transit Centerbus bus 755
    7h 30m
    $40–67

  3. Bus, train via Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from Bloomington, IN to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Joliet Gateway Centertrain train
    9h
    $91–185

  4. Drive 221.2 mi

    1. Drive from Bloomington to Jolietcar car 221.2 mi
    4h 28m
    $41–59

  5. Shuttle, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from 7th St and Woodlawn Ave at the Indiana Memorial Union to Indianapolis Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane IND - ORD
    3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    6h 41m
    $460–1,145

  6. Bus, train via Indianapolis #2

    1. Take the bus from Bloomington, IN to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the train from 103rd St.-Washington Hts. to Joliettrain train Ri
    8h 5m
    $54–94

  7. Shuttle, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from 7th St and Woodlawn Ave at the Indiana Memorial Union to Indianapolis Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane IND - MDW
    3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    6h 16m
    $85–375

Bloomington to Joliet by bus and train

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration7h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$44Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 258.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 25m

What companies run services between Bloomington, IN, USA and Joliet, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Bloomington to Pace Transit Center via Chicago Bus Station and Union Station in around 7h 30m.

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