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

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Homewood to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    6h
    $82–149

  2. Drive 160.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Joliet to Charlestoncar car 160.2 mi
    3h 6m
    $30–43

  3. 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 / ...
    7h 8m
    $109–230

  4. Train, fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, 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 Charlestontaxi taxi
    5h 9m
    $153–412

  5. Train, fly to Decatur Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane ORD - DEC
    3. Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Charlestontaxi taxi
    5h 27m
    $173–442

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration1h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 198.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h

What companies run services between Joliet, IL, USA and Charleston, 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 Charleston via Herion Way at Wheeler, Midway CTA Station, Midway, Western-Orange, Western Orange Line Station, Chicago, and Phillips Gas Station - Arcola in around 7h 8m.

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