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How to get fromCharlotte to Jolietby plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Charlotte to Joliet by plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CLT - ORD
    2. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    6h 15m
    $129–404

  2. Fly Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane CLT - MDW
    2. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    5h 50m
    $79–414

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Toledo to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Union Station to Pace Transit Centerbus bus 755
    21h 21m
    $170–302

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Carytrain train
    2. Take the train from Cary to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train Ri
    31h 27m
    $332–757

  5. Drive  741.4 mi

    1. Drive from Charlotte to Jolietcar car 741.4 mi
    13h 12m
    $136–196

  6. Fly Charlotte Douglas International Airport to South Bend, train

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane CLT - SBN
    2. Take the train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.train train
    3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    8h 14m
    $120–674

  7. Bus to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte to Servicios Zapata - Spartanburgbus bus
    2. Fly from Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane GSP - ORD
    3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    8h 59m
    $135–479

  8. Fly Charlotte Douglas International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane CLT - MKE
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Joliet Gateway Centertrain train
    8h 27m
    $145–688

  9. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte to Columbusbus bus
    2. Take the bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train Ri
    21h 24m
    $87–190

Charlotte to Joliet by bus

Calendar2Weekly Buses
Duration21h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$170Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 665.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 15m

What companies run services between Charlotte, NC, USA and Joliet, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Pace Transit Center via Toledo, Chicago Union Station, and Union Station in around 21h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Joliet via Cary, Chicago Union Station, Clinton & Quincy, Clark & Van Buren, and LaSalle Street in around 31h 27m.

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