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How to get fromJoliet to Granite Cityby train (Amtrak), car, train, plane, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Joliet to Granite City by train (Amtrak), car, train, plane, or taxi

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to St. Louistrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    4h 2m
    $154–230

  2. Drive  252.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Joliet to Granite Citycar car 252.5 mi
    4h 12m
    $45–65

  3. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Summit Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane MDW - STL
    3. Take the taxi from CIVIC CENTER station to Granite Citytaxi taxi
    4h 33m
    $115–636

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

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane ORD - STL
    5h 20m
    $350–739

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) flights

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration1h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$86Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 251.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 2m

What companies run services between Joliet, IL, USA and Granite City, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Joliet Gateway Center to St. Louis 5 times a day. Tickets cost $130–210 and the journey takes 3h 49m.

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