There are 3 ways to get from Joliet to Salem by train (Amtrak), bus, or car
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Joliet to Salem is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h.
The fastest way to get from Joliet to Salem is to drive which takes 4h and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Joliet station to Salem. However, there are services departing from Joliet Union Station and arriving at El Rancherito - Mount Vernon via Herion Way at Wheeler, Western Orange Line Station and Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Joliet to Salem. However, there are services departing from Joliet and arriving at Centralia Amtrak via Homewood. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.
The distance between Joliet and Salem is 285 miles. The road distance is 232.8 miles.
The best way to get from Joliet to Salem without a car is to train which takes 7h 19m and costs $110 - $210.
It takes approximately 7h 19m to get from Joliet to Salem, including transfers.
Joliet to Salem bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, depart from Chicago station.
Joliet to Salem train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Homewood station.
The best way to get from Joliet to Salem is to train which takes 7h 19m and costs $110 - $210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $250 and takes 8h 42m.
What companies run services between Joliet, IL, USA and Salem, Marion County, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Homewood to Centralia Amtrak 3 times a day. Tickets cost $70–150 and the journey takes 3h 47m. Alternatively, Tornado Bus Company operates a bus from Chicago to El Rancherito - Mount Vernon once daily. Tickets cost $60–170 and the journey takes 4h 25m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Homewood to Centralia Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tornado Bus Company
Bus from Chicago to El Rancherito - Mount Vernon
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–170
- Schedules at
- Tornado Bus Company
- Adults 11-59
- $60–170
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More Questions & Answers
Joliet to Salem bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, arrive at El Rancherito - Mount Vernon station.
Joliet to Salem train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Centralia Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Joliet to Salem is 233 miles. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Joliet to Salem.
There are six+ hotels available in Salem.