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How to get fromJoliet to Ocalaby train, plane, shuttle, bus, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Joliet to Ocala by train, plane, shuttle, bus, or car

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  1. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Orlando, shuttle

    best
    1. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Summit Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane MDW - MCO
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Orlando Airport to Hiton Garden Inn Downtown Ocalashuttle bus
    7h 27m
    $278–569

  2. Train, train to South Bend, fly to Orlando Sanford, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Orlando Sanford (SFB)plane plane SBN - SFB
    4. Drive from Orlando-Sanford-Airport-SFB to Ocalacar car
    9h 31m
    $142–592

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Jacksonvilletrain train
    3. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Ocala Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    40h 33m
    $547–1,179

  4. Drive 1,031.8 mi

    1. Drive from Joliet to Ocalacar car 1,031.8 mi
    18h 43m
    $189–272

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

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane ORD - MCO
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Orlando Airport to Hiton Garden Inn Downtown Ocalashuttle bus
    8h 16m
    $148–682

  6. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Jacksonville, bus

    1. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Summit Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane plane MDW - JAX
    3. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Ocala Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    10h 47m
    $155–670

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

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane plane ORD - JAX
    3. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Ocala Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    11h 34m
    $225–573

  8. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Summit Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane plane MDW - SRQ
    3. Take the bus from Bradenton/Sarasota - Mobil Gas Station to Ocala, FLbus bus
    10h 21m
    $255–938

Joliet to Ocala by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration40h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$547Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,113 mi
  • Duration: 7h 27m

What companies run services between Joliet, IL, USA and Ocala, FL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Joliet to Ocala. However, you can take the train to Summit Amtrak, walk to Harlem & Archer, take the bus to Midway Orange Line Station, walk to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) airport, fly to Orlando (MCO), walk to Orlando Airport, then take the shuttle to Hiton Garden Inn Downtown Ocala. Alternatively, you can take a train from Joliet Gateway Center to Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop via Chicago Union Station, Jacksonville, and Jacksonville in around 40h 33m.

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