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

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

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

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    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
    7h 46m
    $178–762

  2. 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 50m
    $599–1,180

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Tucsonbus bus
    43h 22m
    $306–564

  4. Drive 1,673.3 mi

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

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

    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
    $218–959

  6. 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 20m
    $258–537

  7. 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 47m
    $208–794

  8. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Tucson Amtrak Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    2d 5h
    $700–1,500

Joliet to Tucson by train, foot, and bus

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration39h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$599Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,502.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 46m

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

You can take a bus from Joliet Union Station to Tucson via Herion Way at Wheeler, Pace Harvey TC Bay A, 95th/Dan Ryan CTA Station Bay J, Chicago, St Louis Bus Station, and Phoenix Bus Station in around 43h 22m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Joliet Gateway Center to Tucson Amtrak Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $700–1,500 and the journey takes 2d 5h.

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