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How to get fromJoliet to Great Fallsby train, plane, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Joliet to Great Falls by train, plane, bus, or car

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  1. Train, fly

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    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Great Falls International Airport (GTF)plane plane ORD - GTF
    8h 51m
    $168–712

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Shelby Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Shelby Transit Center to Great Falls Transfer Centerbus bus
    33h 19m
    $482–1,024

  3. Drive 1,378.6 mi

    1. Drive from Joliet to Great Fallscar car 1,378.6 mi
    22h 15m
    $252–364

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Jefferson St & Mayor Art Schultz Dr to Downers Grove Metrabus bus 834
    2. Take the bus from Naperville to Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Saint Paul Union Depotbus bus
    4. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Shelby Amtrak Stationtrain train
    5. Take the bus from Shelby Amtrak Station to Great Falls Transfer Centerbus bus
    36h 37m

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Great Falls International Airport (GTF) flights

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration7h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$162Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,265.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 51m

What companies run services between Joliet, IL, USA and Great Falls, MT, USA?

There is no direct connection from Joliet to Great Falls. However, you can take the train to LaSalle Street, walk to LaSalle, take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, then fly to Great Falls International Airport (GTF). Alternatively, you can take a train from Joliet Gateway Center to Great Falls Transfer Center via Chicago Union Station, Shelby Amtrak Station, and Shelby Transit Center in around 33h 19m.

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