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How to get fromChampaign to Jolietby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Champaign to Joliet by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train via Bloomington

    best
    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Bloomington-Normalbus bus Greyhound US0145S / ...
    2. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Joliet Gateway Centertrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    3h 13m
    $36–75

  2. Drive 110.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Champaign to Jolietcar car 110.8 mi
    2h 6m
    $21–30

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicagobus bus FlixBus N2521
    2. Take the train from 103rd St.-Washington Hts. to Joliettrain train Ri
    4h 25m
    $28–42

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CMI - ORD
    2. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    3h 58m
    $54–254

  5. Train, line 359 bus

    1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Homewoodtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Homewood Metra Station to Vermont St & Irving Avebus bus 359
    3. Take the train from Blue Island-Vermont to Joliettrain train Ri
    4h 30m
    $40–78

  6. Bus, line 834 bus

    1. Take the bus from Illinois Terminal to Downers Grovebus bus Champaign to Chicago via shopping areas NB / ...
    2. Take the bus from Lemont Rd & 75th St to Ottawa St & Clinton Stbus bus 834
    4h 57m
    $47–64

Champaign to Joliet by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration3h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$36Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 138.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 13m

What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Joliet, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Illinois Terminal to Ottawa St & Clinton St via Downers Grove and Lemont Rd & 75th St in around 4h 57m.

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