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

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There are 6 ways to get from Charleston to Joliet by train (Amtrak), bus, car, taxi, plane, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Homewoodtrain train Saluki / ...
    5h 46m
    $83–147

  2. Drive 160 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Charleston to Jolietcar car 160 mi
    3h 6m
    $30–43

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Phillips Gas Station - Arcola to Chicagobus bus Querétaro / ...
    2. Take the bus from Union Station to Pace Transit Centerbus bus 755
    6h 58m
    $112–225

  4. Taxi to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the taxi from Charleston to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CMI - ORD
    3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    4h 49m
    $148–363

  5. Train, bus, line 834 bus

    1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Illinois Terminal to Downers Grovebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Lemont Rd & 75th St to Ottawa St & Clinton Stbus bus 834
    7h 4m
    $93–132

  6. Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the taxi from Charleston to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DEC - ORD
    3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    5h 5m
    $171–400

University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration1h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 197.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 46m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Homewood 3 times a day. Tickets cost $45–100 and the journey takes 2h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Charleston to Pace Transit Center via Phillips Gas Station - Arcola, California & 35th Street, Sox-35th Red Line Station, LaSalle & 35th Street, Clark & Harrison, and Union Station in around 6h 58m.

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