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How to get fromJoliet to Cincinnatiby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Joliet to Cincinnati by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

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    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train Ri
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cincinnatibus bus FlixBus 2514 / ...
    8h 10m
    $51–77

  2. Train, bus via Indianapolis

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train Ri
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Cincinnatibus bus
    12h 25m
    $120–257

  3. Drive  286.1 mi

    1. Drive from Joliet to Cincinnaticar car 286.1 mi
    5h 19m
    $53–76

  4. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Covington

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Covington (CVG)plane plane ORD - CVG
    5h 22m
    $160–764

  5. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Covington

    1. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Summit Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Covington (CVG)plane plane MDW - CVG
    4h 32m
    $170–311

  6. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Blue Grass Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane ORD - LEX
    3. Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Cincinnaticar car
    6h 6m
    $63–305

  7. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Summit Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane MDW - SDF
    3. Drive from Louisville-Airport-SDF to Cincinnaticar car
    5h 34m
    $127–787

Joliet to Cincinnati by train, foot, and bus

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration8h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$51Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 335 mi
  • Duration: 8h 10m

What companies run services between Joliet, IL, USA and Cincinnati, OH, USA?

There is no direct connection from Joliet to Cincinnati. However, you can take the train to LaSalle Street, walk to Chicago Bus Station, then take the bus to Cincinnati. Alternatively, you can take a train from Joliet to Cincinnati via LaSalle Street, Chicago Union Station, Indianapolis, Indianapolis, and Cincinnati in around 12h 25m.

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