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How to get fromBoston to Joliet Union Stationby plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus

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

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  1. Fly Boston Logan Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BOS - MDW
    2. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    4h 58m
    $91–410

  2. Bus to Manchester Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Boston to Boston Manchester Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MHT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MHT - ORD
    3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    7h 29m
    $90–407

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Boston to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train Ri
    24h 19m
    $340–674

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Boston to Newark Penn Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Union Station to Pace Transit Centerbus bus 755
    25h 11m
    $174–314

  5. Drive 991.5 mi

    1. Drive from Boston to Joliet Union Stationcar car 991.5 mi
    17h 4m
    $181–262

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

    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BOS - ORD
    2. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    5h 24m
    $626–899

  7. Fly Boston Logan Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane BOS - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    7h 4m
    $701–3,276

  8. Bus to Manchester Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Boston to Boston Manchester Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MHT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MHT - MDW
    3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    6h 53m
    $105–477

  9. Train to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from South Station to TF Green Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane PVD - MDW
    3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    7h 35m
    $92–408

Boston to Joliet Union Station by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration24h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$340Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 908.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 58m

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Joliet Union Station, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Boston to Joliet via Chicago Union Station, Jackson & Clinton, Jackson & Dearborn, and LaSalle Street in around 24h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Boston to Joliet Union Station via Newark Penn Station, Chicago Bus Station, Union Station, and Pace Transit Center in around 25h 11m.

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