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

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

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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 Rensselaer Stationtrain train Cardinal
    3h 51m
    $33–74

  2. Drive 81.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Joliet to Rensselaercar car 81.8 mi
    1h 49m
    $15–22

  3. Line 832 bus, line 364 bus, line 352 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Joliet Union Station to Herion Way at Wheelerbus bus 832
    2. Take the bus from Herion Way at Wheeler to Pace Harvey TC Bay Dbus bus 364
    3. Take the bus from Pace Harvey TC Bay A to 95th/Dan Ryan CTA Station Bay Jbus bus 352
    4. Take the bus from Chicago to Gary Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Rensselaer Bus Stopbus bus
    6h 42m
    $16–29

  4. Train via Chicago

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train Ri
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rensselaer Stationtrain train Cardinal
    4h 16m
    $31–60

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train Ri
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain train Ssl
    3. Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Rensselaer Bus Stopbus bus
    5h 6m
    $22–34

Joliet to Rensselaer by train (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration3h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$33Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 110 mi
  • Duration: 3h 51m

What companies run services between Joliet, IL, USA and Rensselaer, IN, USA?

You can take a train from Joliet Gateway Center to Rensselaer Station via Chicago Union Station in around 3h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Joliet Union Station to Rensselaer Bus Stop via Herion Way at Wheeler, Pace Harvey TC Bay A, 95th/Dan Ryan CTA Station Bay J, Chicago, and Gary Bus Station in around 6h 42m.

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