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

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There are 5 ways to get from Columbia to Joliet by plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car

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

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    1. Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CAE - ORD
    2. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    6h 25m
    $138–764

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Columbia, SC to Camdenbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Camden to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Union Station to Pace Transit Centerbus bus 755
    27h 38m
    $168–332

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Columbia Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train Ri
    31h 20m
    $415–844

  4. Drive 763.8 mi

    1. Drive from Columbia to Jolietcar car 763.8 mi
    14h 28m
    $140–202

  5. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane CAE - MDW
    2. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    8h 3m
    $168–864

Columbia to Joliet by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration31h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$415Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 733.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 25m

What companies run services between Columbia, SC, USA and Joliet, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Sumter Laurel South to Pace Transit Center via Broad Marley North, Columbia, SC, Camden, Atlanta Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Union Station in around 27h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Columbia Station to Joliet via Chicago Union Station, Jackson & Clinton, Jackson & Dearborn, and LaSalle Street in around 31h 20m.

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