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

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

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  1. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane HOU - MDW
    2. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    6h 19m
    $98–463

  2. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Houston to Longviewbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Longview to Joliet Gateway Centertrain train Texas Eagle
    24h 10m

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson St to Dallas, TX - 1376 Marilla Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Jefferson to Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Union Station to Pace Transit Centerbus bus 755
    26h 58m
    $276–310

  4. Drive  1,028.1 mi

    1. Drive from Houston to Jolietcar car 1,028.1 mi
    18h 31m
    $188–271

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

    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane IAH - ORD
    2. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    7h 12m
    $140–336

  6. Bus, train via New South Memphis

    1. Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train Ri
    27h 11m
    $215–340

William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) flights

Calendar71Weekly Planes
Duration3h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$90Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 999.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 19m

What companies run services between Houston, TX, USA and Joliet, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson St to Pace Transit Center via Dallas, TX - 1376 Marilla St, Houston @ Young - S - Mb, Jefferson @ Marsalis - W - Ns, Dallas Jefferson, California & 35th Street, Sox-35th Red Line Station, LaSalle & 35th Street, Clark & Harrison, and Union Station in around 26h 58m.

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