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

The cheapest way to get from Joliet to Kentucky is to train and bus which costs $55 - $70 and takes 9h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Joliet to Kentucky is to train and fly which takes 4h 40m and costs $160 - $380.

Is there a direct bus between Joliet and Kentucky?

No, there is no direct bus from Joliet station to Kentucky. However, there are services departing from Joliet Union Station and arriving at Louisville, KY via Herion Way at Wheeler, Pace Harvey TC Bay A, Chicago and Indianapolis Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 57m.

How far is it from Joliet to Kentucky?

The distance between Joliet and Kentucky is 375 miles. The road distance is 295.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Joliet to Kentucky without a car is to train and bus via Bloomington which takes 8h 6m and costs $95 - $170.

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

It takes approximately 8h 6m to get from Joliet to Kentucky, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Joliet to Kentucky bus from?

Joliet to Kentucky bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago station.

Where does the Joliet to Kentucky bus arrive?

Joliet to Kentucky bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.

What is the time difference between Joliet and Kentucky?

Kentucky is 1h ahead of Joliet. It is currently 4:04 PM in Joliet and 5:04 PM in Kentucky.

Can I drive from Joliet to Kentucky?

Yes, the driving distance between Joliet to Kentucky is 296 miles. It takes approximately 5h 20m to drive from Joliet to Kentucky.

Where can I stay near Kentucky?

There are 628+ hotels available in Kentucky.

Joliet to Kentucky - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 11 ways to get from Joliet to Kentucky by train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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Train, bus via Bloomington
best
1. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Bloomington-Normaltrain
2. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus
8h 6m
$97–163
Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Blue Grass Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane ORD - LEX
7h 4m
$50–294
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain Ri
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain
3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus
10h 10m
$128–222
Drive 294 mi
1. Drive from Joliet to Louisvillecar 294 mi
5h 20m
$54–78
Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Covington
1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Covington (CVG)plane ORD - CVG
5h 26m
$161–817
Train, bus #2
1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain Ri
2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Louisville, KYbus Chicago
9h 6m
$56–67
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chicago to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0100
2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus Chicago
9h 57m
$54–95
Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Covington
1. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Summit Amtraktrain
2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Covington (CVG)plane MDW - CVG
4h 40m
$161–374
Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport
1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport (OWB)plane ORD - OWB
4h 47m
$99–236
Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport
1. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Summit Amtraktrain
2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane MDW - SDF
4h 57m
$104–662
Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport
1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane ORD - SDF
5h 56m
$79–475

Joliet to Kentucky by train and bus

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8h 6mAverage Duration

$97Cheapest Price

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Distance: 373 mi
Duration: 8h 6m

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

You can take a bus from Joliet Union Station to Louisville, KY via Herion Way at Wheeler, Pace Harvey TC Bay A, 95th/Dan Ryan CTA Station Bay J, Chicago, and Indianapolis Union Station in around 9h 57m.

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