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How to get fromJoliet to State Collegeby train, plane, bus, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Joliet to State College by train, plane, bus, or car

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  1. Train, fly to Penn State University Park 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 Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane plane ORD - SCE
    6h 7m
    $70–356

  2. Train, bus via Pittsburgh

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train Ri
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Greyhound to State College, Pabus bus
    15h 21m
    $204–420

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Joliet to 103rd St.-Washington Hts.train train Ri
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to State College Regional Airportbus bus FlixBus N2640
    17h 5m
    $110–193

  4. Drive 578.3 mi

    1. Drive from Joliet to State Collegecar car 578.3 mi
    9h 43m
    $106–153

  5. Train, fly to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST)plane plane ORD - JST
    3. Take the bus from Johnstown Bus Stop to State College Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 11m
    $89–384

  6. Train, fly to Lancaster, drive

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lancaster (LNS)plane plane ORD - LNS
    3. Drive from Lancaster-Airport-LNS to State Collegecar car
    7h 35m
    $95–407

  7. Train, fly to Harrisburg International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)plane plane ORD - MDT
    3. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 43m
    $94–429

  8. Train, bus via State College

    1. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to State College Regional Airportbus bus
    16h 30m
    $185–383

  9. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train Ri
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to State College Bus Stationbus bus
    17h 21m
    $186–420

Joliet to State College by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration15h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$204Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 591.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 7m

What companies run services between Joliet, IL, USA and State College, PA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Joliet to State College. However, you can take the train to LaSalle Street, walk to LaSalle, take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE), walk to State College, then take the bus to State College. Alternatively, you can take a train from Joliet to State College, Pa via LaSalle Street, Adams & S. Wacker, Union Station Transit Center, Chicago Union Station, Pittsburgh Amtrak Station, and Pittsburgh Greyhound in around 15h 21m.

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