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

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

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  1. Bus, train

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    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2514 / ...
    2. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train Ri
    8h 1m
    $51–74

  2. Drive  285.9 mi

    1. Drive from Cincinnati to Jolietcar car 285.9 mi
    5h 19m
    $53–76

  3. Fly Covington to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane CVG - MDW
    2. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    5h 16m
    $158–374

  4. Bus, train via Gary

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Gary Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Gary to Van Buren St.train train
    3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train Ri
    8h 28m
    $54–78

  5. Fly Covington to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CVG - ORD
    2. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    5h 46m
    $158–814

  6. Drive to Louisville International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Drive from Cincinnati to Louisville-Airport-SDFcar car
    2. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SDF - MDW
    3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    5h 34m
    $86–440

Cincinnati to Joliet by bus, foot, and train

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration8h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$51Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 335.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 1m

What companies run services between Cincinnati, OH, USA and Joliet, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Cincinnati to Joliet. However, you can take the bus to Chicago Bus Station, walk to LaSalle Street, then take the train to Joliet. Alternatively, you can drive from Cincinnati to Joliet in around 5h 19m.

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