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How to get fromJoliet to Lake Charlesby train, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, car, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 6 ways to get from Joliet to Lake Charles by train, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Lake Charles Regional Airport

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    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane plane ORD - LCH
    8h 43m
    $94–395

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0125
    2. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Lake Charlesbus bus FlixBus N2211
    26h 49m
    $195–323

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Longviewtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Longview to Houstonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Lake Charlesbus bus
    27h 56m

  4. Drive  936.1 mi

    1. Drive from Joliet to Lake Charlescar car 936.1 mi
    17h 3m
    $166–239

  5. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to William P. Hobby Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Summit Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane MDW - HOU
    3. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Lake Charlesbus bus
    9h 10m
    $170–681

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train Ri
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Lake Charles Stationtrain train
    27h 58m
    $626–997

Joliet to Lake Charles by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration26h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$195Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 936.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 43m

What companies run services between Joliet, IL, USA and Lake Charles, LA, USA?

You can take a bus from Joliet Union Station to Lake Charles via Herion Way at Wheeler, Midway Orange Line Station, Cicero & 24th Place, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal, Jefferson & Harrison, Chicago Bus Station, and Memphis Bus Station in around 26h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Joliet to Lake Charles Station via LaSalle Street, Chicago Union Station, and New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal in around 27h 58m.

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