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How to get fromJoliet to Tucsonby train, plane, taxi, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)

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

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  1. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Tucson

    best
    1. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Summit Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Tucson (TUS)plane plane MDW - TUS
    7h 8m
    $208–959

  2. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Tucson

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Tucson (TUS)plane plane ORD - TUS
    8h 2m
    $138–612

  3. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Joliet to Tacos Del Norte - Kankakeetaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Tacos Del Norte - Kankakee to Dallas Jeffersonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas to El Pasobus bus
    4. Take the bus from El Paso to 4207 S 6th Ave - Tucsonbus bus
    34h 52m
    $478–579

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train Ri
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Flagstafftrain train
    3. Take the bus from Flagstaff Train Station to Tucson Downtownbus bus
    39h 45m
    $946–1,572

  5. Drive  1,673.3 mi

    1. Drive from Joliet to Tucsoncar car 1,673.3 mi
    27h 58m
    $306–442

  6. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Phoenix, bus

    1. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Summit Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane MDW - PHX
    3. Take the bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to University of Phoenixbus bus
    8h 57m
    $178–324

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

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane ORD - PHX
    3. Take the bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to University of Phoenixbus bus
    9h 40m
    $248–467

  8. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Tucson Amtrak Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    2d 5h
    $1,200–1,900

Joliet to Tucson by train, foot, and bus

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration39h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$946Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,479.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 8m

What companies run services between Joliet, IL, USA and Tucson, AZ, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Joliet Gateway Center to Tucson Amtrak Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $1,200–1,900 and the journey takes 2d 5h.

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