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How to get fromJoliet to Arcolaby train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Joliet to Arcola by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Joliet to 35th St. - Lou Jonestrain train Ri
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Phillips Gas Station - Arcolabus bus Chicago / ...
    5h 14m
    $59–160

  2. Drive 143.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Joliet to Arcolacar car 143.6 mi
    2h 35m
    $27–38

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Homewood to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    6h 45m
    $94–161

  4. Train, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane ORD - CMI
    3. Take the taxi from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Arcolataxi taxi
    4h 38m
    $113–357

  5. Line 379 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Herion Way at Wheeler to Midway CTA Stationbus bus 379
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Phillips Gas Station - Arcolabus bus Chicago / ...
    6h 37m
    $59–165

Joliet to Arcola by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration5h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$59Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 210 mi
  • Duration: 5h 14m

What companies run services between Joliet, IL, USA and Arcola, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Homewood to Mattoon Amtrak Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $45–100 and the journey takes 2h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Joliet Union Station to Phillips Gas Station - Arcola via Herion Way at Wheeler, Midway CTA Station, Midway, Western-Orange, Western Orange Line Station, and Chicago in around 6h 37m.

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