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How to get fromBurlington to Jolietby taxi, bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Burlington to Joliet by taxi, bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Taxi, bus, train

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Burlington to Galesburgtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Galesburg to Bloomington-Normalbus bus
    3. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Joliet Gateway Centertrain train
    5h 2m
    $148–213

  2. Drive 190.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Burlington to Jolietcar car 190.1 mi
    3h 47m
    $35–51

  3. Taxi, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the taxi from Burlington to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Joliet Gateway Centertrain train
    5h 44m
    $170–264

  4. Fly from Burlington Municipal Airport, train

    1. Fly from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BRL - ORD
    2. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    5h 8m
    $63–143

  5. Taxi, train, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Burlington to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Naperville Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Downers Grove Metra to Ottawa St & Clinton Stbus bus 834
    6h 5m
    $154–228

  6. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Burlington to Galesburgtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Galesburg to Bloomington-Normalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Uptown Station to Downers Grovebus bus
    7h 56m
    $168–217

  7. Drive to Quad City International Airport, fly, train

    1. Drive from Burlington to Moline-Airport-MLIcar car
    2. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MLI - ORD
    3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    5h 26m
    $50–251

  8. Drive to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly, train

    1. Drive from Burlington to Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CIDcar car
    2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CID - ORD
    3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    5h 35m
    $90–497

  9. Drive to Quincy Regional Airport, fly, train

    1. Drive from Burlington to Quincy Regional Airport (UIN)car car
    2. Fly from Quincy Regional Airport (UIN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane UIN - ORD
    3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    5h 53m
    $77–163

Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration1h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$56Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 217.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 2m

What companies run services between Burlington, IA, USA and Joliet, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Burlington to Joliet. However, you can take the taxi to Galesburg, take the bus to Bloomington-Normal, walk to Bloomington-Normal, then take the train to Joliet Gateway Center. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Galesburg Amtrak Station, take the train to Chicago Union Station, then take the train to Joliet Gateway Center.

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