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How to get fromJoliet to Rantoulby train (Amtrak), train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Joliet to Rantoul by train (Amtrak), train, bus, or car

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rantoul Amtraktrain train Saluki / ...
    4h 5m
    $47–99

  2. Drive 97.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Joliet to Rantoulcar car 97.7 mi
    1h 51m
    $18–26

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Joliet to 35th St. - Lou Jonestrain train Ri
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Walmart - Rantoulbus bus Chicago / ...
    4h 24m
    $49–150

  4. Train, line 359 bus

    1. Take the train from Joliet to Blue Island-Vermonttrain train Ri
    2. Take the bus from Vermont St & Irving Ave to Homewood Metra Stationbus bus 359
    3. Take the train from Homewood to Rantoul Amtraktrain train
    4h 30m
    $36–69

  5. Line 834 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Jefferson St & Mayor Art Schultz Dr to Lemont Rd & 75th Stbus bus 834
    2. Take the bus from Downers Grove to Illinois Terminalbus bus Chicago to Champaign via shopping SB / ...
    5h 50m
    $42–73

Joliet to Rantoul by train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration4h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$47Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 150.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 5m

What companies run services between Joliet, IL, USA and Rantoul, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Joliet Gateway Center to Rantoul Amtrak via Chicago Union Station in around 4h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jefferson St & Mayor Art Schultz Dr to Rantoul Amtrak via Lemont Rd & 75th St, Downers Grove, Illinois Terminal, and Champaign-Urbana in around 5h 50m.

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