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How to get fromJoliet to San Marcosby train, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Joliet to San Marcos by train, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Summit Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane MDW - AUS
    3. Take the bus from Austin, TX - Tornado Bus Co to San Marcos, TX - Restaurant Mazatlanbus bus
    7h 21m
    $180–893

  2. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane ORD - AUS
    3. Take the bus from Austin, TX - Tornado Bus Co to San Marcos, TX - Restaurant Mazatlanbus bus
    8h 11m
    $140–576

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Joliet to 35th St. - Lou Jonestrain train Ri
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Tornado Bus Co - Austinbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Austin, TX - Tornado Bus Co to San Marcos, TX - Restaurant Mazatlanbus bus
    24h 51m
    $209–470

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to San Marcos Amtraktrain train Texas Eagle
    29h 3m
    $370–800

  5. Drive 1,110.4 mi

    1. Drive from Joliet to San Marcoscar car 1,110.4 mi
    18h 14m
    $203–293

  6. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to San Antonio International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Summit Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)plane plane MDW - SAT
    3. Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to San Marcosbus bus
    7h 58m
    $167–774

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

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)plane plane ORD - SAT
    3. Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to San Marcosbus bus
    8h 46m
    $187–577

  8. Train, train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    3. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane MKE - AUS
    4. Take the bus from Austin, TX - Tornado Bus Co to San Marcos, TX - Restaurant Mazatlanbus bus
    10h 32m
    $249–1,118

Joliet to San Marcos by train (Amtrak)

Calendar10Weekly Trains
Duration29h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$370Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,040.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 21m

What companies run services between Joliet, IL, USA and San Marcos, TX, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Joliet Gateway Center to San Marcos Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $370–800 and the journey takes 29h 3m.

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