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

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There are 9 ways to get from Joliet to Richmond by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus

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  1. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Richmond International Airport

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    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane ORD - RIC
    6h 11m
    $83–442

  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 Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    23h 28m
    $281–624

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Richmondbus bus Greyhound US0700 / ...
    24h 10m
    $125–258

  4. Drive 767.1 mi

    1. Drive from Joliet to Richmondcar car 767.1 mi
    13h 47m
    $140–203

  5. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Richmond International Airport

    1. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Summit Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane MDW - RIC
    5h 19m
    $103–559

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

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane plane ORD - CHO
    3. Take the bus from Charlottesville to Richmondbus bus
    7h 45m
    $109–420

  7. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane ORD - DCA
    3. Take the train from Alexandria to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 30m
    $200–940

  8. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Summit Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane MDW - DCA
    3. Take the train from Alexandria to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 45m
    $150–737

  9. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Norfolk International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Summit Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane MDW - ORF
    3. Take the bus from Norfolk to Richmondbus bus
    7h 31m
    $130–556

Joliet to Richmond by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration23h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$281Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 707.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 11m

What companies run services between Joliet, IL, USA and Richmond, VA, USA?

You can take a train from Joliet Gateway Center to Willow Lawn + Shelter via Chicago Union Station, Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station, and Staples Mill & Amtrak Richmond Station in around 23h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Joliet Union Station to Richmond via Herion Way at Wheeler, Midway CTA Station, Austin/Jackson, Jackson & Austin Terminal, Jackson & Clinton, Chicago Bus Station, and Washington Union Station in around 24h 10m.

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