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How to get fromJoliet to Niagara Fallsby train, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 10 ways to get from Joliet to Niagara Falls by train, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, line 40 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane ORD - BUF
    3. Take the bus from Ellicott Street & MTC Static to Main Street & Pine Avenuebus bus
    7h 18m
    $181–317

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Jefferson St & Mayor Art Schultz Dr to Yorktown Centerbus bus 834
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Clevelandbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cleveland, OH to Buffalo, NYbus bus
    17h 43m
    $57–150

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train Ri
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Buffalo Depew Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Niagara Falls Amtrak Stationtrain train
    14h 45m
    $144–467

  4. Drive  527.8 mi

    1. Drive from Joliet to Niagara Fallscar car 527.8 mi
    8h 57m
    $97–140

  5. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, line 40 bus

    1. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Summit Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane MDW - BUF
    3. Take the bus from Ellicott Street & MTC Static to Main Street & Pine Avenuebus bus
    6h 31m
    $171–324

  6. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Toronto Island Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Toronto Island Airport (YTZ)plane plane ORD - YTZ
    3. Take the bus from Union Stn Bus Terminal, 81 Bay St at Lakeshore Blvd, 2nd Floor to Bus Terminalbus bus
    8h 1m
    $195–1,467

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

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)plane plane ORD - YYZ
    3. Take the bus from Union Stn Bus Terminal, 81 Bay St at Lakeshore Blvd, 2nd Floor to Bus Terminalbus bus
    8h 21m
    $411–1,026

  8. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Rochester, train

    1. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Summit Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Rochester (ROC)plane plane MDW - ROC
    3. Take the train from Rochester to Niagara Falls Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 14m
    $190–1,051

  9. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Erie International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Erie International Airport (ERI)plane plane ORD - ERI
    3. Take the bus from Erie, PA to Buffalo, NYbus bus
    9h 53m
    $72–341

  10. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train Ri
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Torontobus bus
    4. Take the bus from Union Stn Bus Terminal, 81 Bay St at Lakeshore Blvd, 2nd Floor to Bus Terminalbus bus
    18h 4m
    $88–197

Joliet to Niagara Falls by train and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration14h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$144Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 565.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 18m

What companies run services between Joliet, IL, USA and Niagara Falls, NY, USA?

You can take a train from Joliet to Niagara Falls Amtrak Station via LaSalle Street, Chicago Union Station, and Buffalo Depew Station in around 14h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jefferson St & Mayor Art Schultz Dr to Main Street & Pine Avenue via Yorktown Center, 54th/Cermak Pink Line Station, Jefferson & Harrison, Chicago, Cleveland, OH, and Ellicott Street & MTC Static in around 17h 43m.

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