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How to get fromJoliet to Monticelloby train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Joliet to Monticello by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Monticellotaxi taxi
    5h 44m
    $137–214

  2. Drive 111 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Joliet to Monticellocar car 111 mi
    2h 24m
    $21–30

  3. Line 832 bus, line 379 bus, line 315 bus, line 126 bus, bus, taxi

    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 Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus
    6. Take the taxi from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Monticellotaxi taxi
    8h 2m
    $122–168

  4. Train, taxi 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
    3. Take the taxi from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Monticellotaxi taxi
    6h 10m
    $134–200

  5. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train Ri
    2. Take the bus from O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility to Quality Inn - Purduebus bus Ord
    3. Take the taxi from Quality Inn - Purdue to Monticellotaxi taxi
    8h 24m
    $149–200

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 186.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 44m

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

There is no direct connection from Joliet to Monticello. However, you can take the train to Chicago Union Station, take the train to Lafayette Amtrak Station, then take the taxi to Monticello. Alternatively, you can take the line 832 bus to Herion Way at Wheeler, take the line 379 bus to Midway CTA Station, take the line 315 bus to Austin/Jackson, walk to Jackson & Austin Terminal, take the line 126 bus to Jackson & Clinton, walk to Chicago Union Station, take the bus to Lafayette Amtrak Station, then take the taxi to Monticello.

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