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

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There are 8 ways to get from Joliet to Charlotte by train, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane ORD - CLT
    5h 48m
    $131–315

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train Ri
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Columbusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Columbus to Charlottebus bus
    21h 15m
    $81–182

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train Ri
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Carytrain train
    3. Take the train from Cary to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    30h 45m
    $646–1,097

  4. Drive  742.2 mi

    1. Drive from Joliet to Charlottecar car 742.2 mi
    13h 12m
    $136–196

  5. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Summit Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane MDW - CLT
    4h 57m
    $131–712

  6. Train, train to South Bend, fly

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane SBN - CLT
    7h 39m
    $113–577

  7. Train, train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    3. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane MKE - CLT
    8h 9m
    $196–899

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2512
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0670 / ...
    23h 57m
    $149–270

Joliet to Charlotte by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration21h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$81Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 664.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 48m

What companies run services between Joliet, IL, USA and Charlotte, NC, USA?

You can take a train from Joliet to Charlotte Amtrak Station via LaSalle Street, Chicago Union Station, and Cary in around 30h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Joliet Union Station to Charlotte Bus Station via Herion Way at Wheeler, Pace Harvey TC Bay A, 95th/Dan Ryan CTA Station Bay J, Chicago, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 23h 57m.

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