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How to get fromJoliet to Californiaby train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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There are 12 ways to get from Joliet to California by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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  1. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Summit Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MDW - SAN
    7h 25m
    $170–714

  2. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane ORD - SAN
    8h 9m
    $110–467

  3. Train via Chicago

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train Ri
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    46h 36m
    $1,219–1,928

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2d 2h
    $389–630

  5. Drive  1,988.1 mi

    1. Drive from Joliet to Los Angelescar car 1,988.1 mi
    31h 5m
    $363–525

  6. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane ORD - SNA
    7h 59m
    $188–677

  7. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport

    1. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Summit Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane MDW - SMF
    7h 30m
    $200–863

  8. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Summit Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane MDW - SJC
    7h 43m
    $194–815

  9. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Summit Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MDW - LAX
    7h 45m
    $145–622

  10. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Long Beach Airport

    1. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Summit Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane MDW - LGB
    8h 13m
    $160–711

  11. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Summit Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane MDW - ONT
    3. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    9h 41m
    $168–723

  12. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Los Angelestrain train Texas Eagle
    2d 16h
    $1,400–2,300

Joliet to California by train and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration46h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,219Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,763.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 25m

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

You can take a train from Joliet to Los Angeles via LaSalle Street, Chicago Union Station, and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 46h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Joliet Union Station to Los Angeles Union Station via Herion Way at Wheeler, Pace Harvey TC Bay A, 95th/Dan Ryan CTA Station Bay J, Chicago, and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d 2h.

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