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How to get fromJoliet to Jacksonby train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from Joliet to Jackson by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Jackson Stationtrain train Wolverine
    6h 5m
    $77–164

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train Ri
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Jackson Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0160
    7h 43m
    $39–75

  3. Drive 217.8 mi

    1. Drive from Joliet to Jacksoncar car 217.8 mi
    3h 41m
    $40–58

  4. Train, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane ORD - LAN
    3. Take the bus from Lansing, MI to Jackson Transportationbus bus
    7h 15m
    $83–506

  5. Line 832 bus, line 379 bus, line 315 bus, line 126 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Joliet Union Station to Herion Way at Wheelerbus bus 832
    2. Take the bus from Herion Way at Wheeler to Midway CTA Stationbus bus 379
    3. Take the bus from Midway CTA Station to Austin/Jacksonbus bus 315
    4. Take the bus from Jackson & Austin Terminal to Jackson & Clintonbus bus 126
    5. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Jackson Stationbus bus
    8h 25m
    $79–123

Joliet to Jackson by train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration6h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$77Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 241.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 5m

What companies run services between Joliet, IL, USA and Jackson, MI, USA?

You can take a train from Joliet Gateway Center to Jackson Station via Chicago Union Station in around 6h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Joliet Union Station to Jackson Station via Herion Way at Wheeler, Midway CTA Station, Austin/Jackson, Jackson & Austin Terminal, Jackson & Clinton, and Chicago Union Station in around 8h 25m.

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