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How to get fromJoliet to New Orleansby train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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

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  1. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

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    1. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Summit Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane MDW - MSY
    5h 47m
    $139–662

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train City of New Orleans
    21h 43m
    $312–674

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1173
    27h 2m
    $164–310

  4. Drive 901.3 mi

    1. Drive from Joliet to New Orleanscar car 901.3 mi
    14h 48m
    $165–238

  5. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane ORD - MSY
    6h 33m
    $339–715

  6. Train to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal, fly

    1. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    2. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane BMI - MSY
    9h 2m
    $140–611

Joliet to New Orleans by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration21h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$312Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 872.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 47m

What companies run services between Joliet, IL, USA and New Orleans, LA, USA?

You can take a train from Joliet Gateway Center to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal via Chicago Union Station in around 21h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Joliet Union Station to New Orleans Bus Station via Herion Way at Wheeler, Pace Harvey TC Bay A, 95th/Dan Ryan CTA Station Bay J, Chicago, and St Louis Bus Station in around 27h 2m.

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