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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Joliet to Louisville is to train and fly which takes 4h 49m and costs $100 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Joliet and Louisville?

No, there is no direct bus from Joliet station to Louisville. 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 Louisville?

The distance between Joliet and Louisville is 311 miles. The road distance is 295.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Joliet to Louisville without a car is to train and bus via Bloomington which takes 8h 6m and costs $70 - $150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Joliet to Louisville, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Joliet to Louisville bus from?

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

Where does the Joliet to Louisville bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Joliet and Louisville?

Louisville is 1h ahead of Joliet. It is currently 6:45 PM in Joliet and 7:45 PM in Louisville.

Can I drive from Joliet to Louisville?

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

Where can I stay near Louisville?

There are 627+ hotels available in Louisville.

Joliet to Louisville - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Joliet to Louisville by train, plane, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport
best
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 49m
$104–662
Bus
cheapest
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
$53–95
Train, bus via Bloomington
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
$73–150
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
$78–192
Drive 294 mi
1. Drive from Joliet to Louisvillecar 294 mi
5h 20m
$54–78
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 48m
$79–475
Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Blue Grass Airport, drive
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
3. Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Louisvillecar
5h 59m
$61–311
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

Joliet to Louisville by train and bus

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Distance: 308.9 mi
Duration: 4h 49m

What companies run services between Joliet, IL, USA and Louisville, KY, 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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