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

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There are 6 ways to get from Joliet to Lafayette by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, train, plane, or shuttle

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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 Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train Cardinal
    5h 2m
    $47–104

  2. Drive 121.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Joliet to Lafayettecar car 121.1 mi
    2h 27m
    $23–32

  3. Line 379 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Herion Way at Wheeler to Midway CTA Stationbus bus 379
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus Chicago
    7h 19m
    $32–58

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane ORD - LAF
    4h 41m
    $44–273

  5. Train via Chicago

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train Ri
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train Cardinal
    5h 27m
    $44–90

  6. Train, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train Ri
    2. Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INshuttle bus Laffayette
    6h 23m
    $38–72

Joliet to Lafayette by train (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration5h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$47Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 157.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 2m

What companies run services between Joliet, IL, USA and Lafayette, IN, USA?

You can take a train from Joliet Gateway Center to Lafayette Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 5h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Joliet Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station via Herion Way at Wheeler, Midway CTA Station, Austin/Jackson, Jackson & Austin Terminal, Jackson & Clinton, and Chicago Union Station in around 7h 19m.

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