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How to get fromColumbus to Jolietby plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 6 ways to get from Columbus to Joliet by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane CMH - MDW
    2. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    5h 25m
    $69–405

  2. Drive 315.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Columbus to Jolietcar car 315.7 mi
    6h 28m
    $58–84

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Chicagobus bus FlixBus N2640
    2. Take the train from 103rd St.-Washington Hts. to Joliettrain train Ri
    9h 15m
    $63–98

  4. Bus, train via Toledo

    1. Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Toledobus bus
    2. Take the train from Toledo to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Joliet Gateway Centertrain train
    10h 18m
    $102–224

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

    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CMH - ORD
    2. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    5h 49m
    $559–915

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Union Station to Pace Transit Centerbus bus 755
    9h 55m
    $60–98

Columbus to Joliet by bus and train

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration9h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$63Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 346.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 25m

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

You can take a bus from Columbus to Pace Transit Center via Chicago Bus Station and Union Station in around 9h 55m.

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