What is the cheapest way to get from Joliet to Columbus?

The cheapest way to get from Joliet to Columbus is to train and bus which costs $35 - $90 and takes 10h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Joliet to Columbus?

The fastest way to get from Joliet to Columbus is to train and fly which takes 4h 43m and costs $95 - $600.

How far is it from Joliet to Columbus?

The distance between Joliet and Columbus is 330 miles. The road distance is 316.8 miles.

How do I travel from Joliet to Columbus without a car?

The best way to get from Joliet to Columbus without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h 11m and costs $60 - $110.

How long does it take to get from Joliet to Columbus?

It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Joliet to Columbus, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Joliet and Columbus?

Columbus is 1h ahead of Joliet. It is currently 9:10 PM in Joliet and 10:10 PM in Columbus.

Can I drive from Joliet to Columbus?

Yes, the driving distance between Joliet to Columbus is 317 miles. It takes approximately 6h 30m to drive from Joliet to Columbus.

Where can I stay near Columbus?

There are 551+ hotels available in Columbus.

Joliet to Columbus - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Joliet to Columbus by train, plane, bus, or car

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Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Summit Amtraktrain
2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane MDW - CMH
4h 43m
$95–562
Train, bus #2
cheapest
1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain Ri
2. Take the bus from Chicago to Columbus - Mound Stbus Chicago
10h 23m
$39–90
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Joliet to 103rd St.-Washington Hts.train Ri
2. Take the bus from Chicago to Columbusbus FlixBus N2640
9h 11m
$63–104
Train, bus via Toledo
1. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Toledotrain
3. Take the bus from Toledo to Columbus - Mound Stbus
9h 50m
$102–224
Drive 315 mi
1. Drive from Joliet to Columbuscar 315 mi
6h 30m
$58–83
Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane ORD - CMH
5h 36m
$560–915

Joliet to Columbus by train and bus

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9h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 327.9 mi
Duration: 4h 43m

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

There is no direct connection from Joliet to Columbus. However, you can take the train to Summit Amtrak, walk to Harlem & Archer, take the bus to Midway Orange Line Station, walk to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) airport, fly to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH), walk to John Glenn Columbus Intnl Airport (CMH), then take the line 7 bus to E Spring St & Neilston St. Alternatively, you can take a train from Joliet to Columbus via 103rd St.-Washington Hts., Vincennes & 104th Street, 95th Red Line Station, and Chicago in around 9h 11m.

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