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How to get fromJoliet to Mount Vernonby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Joliet to Mount Vernon by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus via St. Louis

    best
    1. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to St. Louistrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Mount Vernonbus bus Greyhound US0185 / ...
    6h 14m
    $98–193

  2. Drive 252.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Joliet to Mount Vernoncar car 252.9 mi
    4h 26m
    $47–67

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Joliet to 35th St. - Lou Jonestrain train Ri
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to El Rancherito - Mount Vernonbus bus Chicago / ...
    6h 58m
    $76–189

  4. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Williamson County Regional Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane plane ORD - MWA
    3. Take the bus from Marathon Gas Station - Marion to El Rancherito - Mount Vernonbus bus
    6h 13m
    $139–382

  5. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane ORD - STL
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Mount Vernonbus bus
    7h 25m
    $301–748

  6. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Summit Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane MDW - STL
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Mount Vernonbus bus
    6h 46m
    $106–595

  7. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Evansville, bus

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Evansville (EVV)plane plane ORD - EVV
    3. Take the bus from Evansville Bus Station to Mount Vernonbus bus
    7h 22m
    $95–364

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration1h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$45Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 323.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 14m

What companies run services between Joliet, IL, USA and Mount Vernon, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Joliet to Mount Vernon. However, you can take the train to St. Louis, walk to St Louis Bus Station, take the bus to Mount Vernon, then take the taxi to Mount Vernon. Alternatively, you can take a train from Joliet to Mount Vernon via 35th St. - Lou Jones, Sox-35th Red Line Station, California & 35th Street, Chicago, and El Rancherito - Mount Vernon in around 6h 58m.

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