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How to get fromJoliet to Southern Illinois University Edwardsvilleby train (Amtrak), car, train, plane, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Joliet to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville by train (Amtrak), car, train, plane, or taxi

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to St. Louistrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    4h 20m
    $120–219

  2. Drive 239.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Joliet to Southern Illinois University Edwardsvillecar car 239.5 mi
    4h 3m
    $44–64

  3. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane ORD - STL
    3. Take the taxi from St-Louis-Airport-STL to Southern Illinois University Edwardsvilletaxi taxi
    4h 52m
    $383–792

  4. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Summit Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane MDW - STL
    3. Take the taxi from St-Louis-Airport-STL to Southern Illinois University Edwardsvilletaxi taxi
    4h 13m
    $143–589

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) flights

Calendar109Weekly Planes
Duration1h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 264.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 20m

What companies run services between Joliet, IL, USA and Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Joliet Gateway Center to St. Louis 5 times a day. Tickets cost $75–160 and the journey takes 3h 49m.

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