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

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  1. Fly 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 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
    $74–404

  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
    $153–245

  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 10m
    $305–751

  5. Drive  741.4 mi

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

  6. Fly 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
    7h 55m
    $116–626

  7. Fly 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 LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    8h 39m
    $129–673

  8. 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 21m
    $84–187

Charlotte to Joliet by bus

Calendar2Weekly Buses
Duration21h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$153Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 665.1 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, and LaSalle Street in around 31h 10m.

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