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How to get fromFort Myers to Jolietby plane, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, car, or taxi

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There are 10 ways to get from Fort Myers to Joliet by plane, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly Ft. Myers to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Ft. Myers (RSW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane RSW - MDW
    2. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    8h 19m
    $110–567

  2. Bus to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Fort Myers Bus Stop to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SRQ - ORD
    3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    9h 33m
    $90–382

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Fort Myers Bus Stop to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station 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
    33h 15m
    $215–368

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Fort Myers Bus Stop to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Tampa to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train Ri
    47h 31m
    $981–1,643

  5. Drive  1,222.1 mi

    1. Drive from Fort Myers to Jolietcar car 1,222.1 mi
    22h 33m
    $216–312

  6. Fly Ft. Myers to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Ft. Myers (RSW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane RSW - ORD
    2. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    8h 49m
    $106–337

  7. Bus to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Fort Myers Bus Stop to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SRQ - MDW
    3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    8h 57m
    $115–512

  8. Taxi to Punta Gorda Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the taxi from Fort Myers to Punta Gorda Airport (PGD)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane PGD - MDW
    3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    5h 55m
    $180–589

  9. Bus to Tampa, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Fort Myers Bus Stop to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane TPA - MDW
    3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    10h 34m
    $131–447

  10. Fly Ft. Myers to General Mitchell International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Ft. Myers (RSW) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane RSW - MKE
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    10h 58m
    $196–801

Fort Myers to Joliet by bus and foot

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration33h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$215Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,174.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 19m

What companies run services between Fort Myers, FL, USA and Joliet, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Fort Myers Bus Stop to Pace Transit Center via Tampa Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Union Station in around 33h 15m.

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