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How to get fromFrankfort to Jolietby taxi, train, bus (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 6 ways to get from Frankfort to Joliet by taxi, train, bus (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Taxi, train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Frankfort to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Joliet Gateway Centertrain train
    5h 47m
    $128–201

  2. Drive 142.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Frankfort to Jolietcar car 142.6 mi
    2h 50m
    $26–38

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Union Station to Pace Transit Centerbus bus 755
    6h 32m
    $100–137

  4. Taxi, fly, train

    1. Take the taxi from Frankfort to Purdue University Airport (LAF)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LAF - ORD
    3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    4h 25m
    $126–348

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Lebanon, IN to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0120S
    2. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train Ri
    6h 44m
    $89–126

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train Ri
    7h 31m
    $116–176

Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration1h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$29Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 183.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 47m

What companies run services between Frankfort, IN, USA and Joliet, IL, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Frankfort to Pace Transit Center via IU Health Arnett Hospital: BUS982W, Columbia St & 2nd St, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, and Union Station in around 6h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Frankfort to Joliet via IU Health Arnett Hospital: BUS982W, Columbia St & 2nd St, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Clinton & Quincy, Clark & Van Buren, and LaSalle Street in around 7h 31m.

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