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There are 7 ways to get from Joliet to Vandalia by train, taxi, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, taxi via Carlinville (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Carlinville Stationtrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Carlinville Station to Vandaliataxi taxi
    4h 21m
    $180–273

  2. Drive 205 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Joliet to Vandaliacar car 205 mi
    4h 6m
    $38–54

  3. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train Ri
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Effinghambus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Effingham to Vandaliataxi taxi
    6h 34m
    $109–160

  4. Train, fly to Decatur Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane ORD - DEC
    3. Drive from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Vandaliacar car
    5h 51m
    $55–301

  5. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Homewood to Effingham Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Effingham Station to Vandaliataxi taxi
    6h 44m
    $137–219

  6. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Chicago to Lupita's Grocery - Effinghambus bus Chicago
    2. Take the taxi from Lupita's Grocery - Effingham to Vandaliataxi taxi
    7h 53m
    $134–265

  7. Train, fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane ORD - SPI
    3. Drive from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Vandaliacar car
    6h
    $57–303

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Decatur Airport (DEC) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration1h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$37Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 241.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 21m

What companies run services between Joliet, IL, USA and Vandalia, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Joliet to Vandalia. However, you can take the train to Carlinville Station then take the taxi to Vandalia. Alternatively, you can take the train to LaSalle Street, walk to Adams & S. Wacker, take the line 7 bus to Harrison & Jefferson, walk to Chicago Bus Station, take the bus to Effingham, then take the taxi to Vandalia.

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