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How to get fromJoliet to Geneseoby train, bus, taxi, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Joliet to Geneseo by train, bus, taxi, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Galesburgbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Galesburg to Geneseotaxi taxi
    4h 26m
    $170–251

  2. Drive 115.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Joliet to Geneseocar car 115.8 mi
    1h 56m
    $22–31

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Geneseotaxi taxi
    5h 28m
    $192–304

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane ORD - MLI
    4h 36m
    $103–357

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train Ri
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Moline Center Stationbus bus Greyhound US0155S / ...
    9h
    $76–116

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Quad City International Airport (MLI) flights

Calendar60Weekly Planes
Duration1h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$36Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 217.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 26m

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

There is no direct connection from Joliet to Geneseo. However, you can take the train to Bloomington-Normal, walk to Bloomington-Normal, take the bus to Galesburg, then take the taxi to Geneseo. Alternatively, you can take the train to Chicago Union Station, take the train to Galesburg Amtrak Station, then take the taxi to Geneseo.

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