There are 4 ways to get from Joliet to Bowling Green State University by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Toledotrain Floridian / ...
7h 45m$84–219Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain Ri
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0164
9h 9m$46–115Drive 260.6 mi
- Drive from Joliet to Bowling Green State Universitycar 260.6 mi
4h 28m$48–69Line 832 bus, line 379 bus, line 315 bus, line 126 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Joliet Union Station to Herion Way at Wheelerbus 832
- Take the bus from Herion Way at Wheeler to Midway CTA Stationbus 379
- Take the bus from Midway CTA Station to Austin/Jacksonbus 315
- Take the bus from Jackson & Austin Terminal to Jackson & Clintonbus 126
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Toledobus
- Take the bus from Toledo to Bowling Greenbus
10h 33m$91–168
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Joliet to Bowling Green State University is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Joliet to Bowling Green State University is to drive which takes 4h 28m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Joliet station to Bowling Green State University. However, there are services departing from Joliet Union Station and arriving at Bowling Green via Herion Way at Wheeler, Midway CTA Station, Jackson & Austin Terminal, Chicago Union Station and Toledo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Joliet to Bowling Green State University. However, there are services departing from Joliet Gateway Center and arriving at Toledo via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.
The distance between Joliet and Bowling Green State University is 293 miles. The road distance is 262.1 miles.
The best way to get from Joliet to Bowling Green State University without a car is to train which takes 7h 45m and costs $80 - $220.
It takes approximately 7h 45m to get from Joliet to Bowling Green State University, including transfers.
Joliet to Bowling Green State University bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from Joliet Union Station.
Joliet to Bowling Green State University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Joliet Gateway Center station.
The best way to get from Joliet to Bowling Green State University is to train which takes 7h 45m and costs $80 - $220. Alternatively, you can line 832 bus and line 379 bus and line 315 bus and line 126 bus and bus, which costs $90 - $170 and takes 10h 33m.
What companies run services between Joliet, IL, USA and Bowling Green State University, OH, USA?
You can take a train from Joliet Gateway Center to Bowling Green State University via Chicago Union Station, Toledo, Toledo, and Bowling Green in around 7h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Joliet Union Station to Bowling Green State University via Herion Way at Wheeler, Midway CTA Station, Austin/Jackson, Jackson & Austin Terminal, Jackson & Clinton, Chicago Union Station, Toledo, and Bowling Green in around 10h 33m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Joliet Gateway Center to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–25
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–160
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Joliet to LaSalle Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–65
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Bus from Toledo to Bowling Green
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–35
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- pacebus.com
Bus from Joliet Union Station to Herion Way at Wheeler
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $2–4
Bus from Herion Way at Wheeler to Midway CTA Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $2–4
Bus from Midway CTA Station to Austin/Jackson
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Bus from Jackson & Austin Terminal to Jackson & Clinton
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $3
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Joliet to Bowling Green State University bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at Herion Way at Wheeler station.
Bowling Green State University is 1h ahead of Joliet. It is currently 3:58 AM in Joliet and 4:58 AM in Bowling Green State University.
Joliet to Bowling Green State University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Joliet to Bowling Green State University is 262 miles. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from Joliet to Bowling Green State University.
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