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How to get fromKansas City to Jolietby plane, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Kansas City to Joliet by plane, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MCI - MDW
    2. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    5h 39m
    $77–442

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Joliet Gateway Centertrain train Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
    10h 6m
    $170–350

  3. Drive 464.2 mi

    1. Drive from Kansas City to Jolietcar car 464.2 mi
    7h 59m
    $85–123

  4. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MCI - ORD
    2. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    6h 8m
    $357–762

  5. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane MCI - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    7h 50m
    $152–701

Kansas City to Joliet by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration10h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$170Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 478.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 39m

What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and Joliet, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Kansas City to Joliet Gateway Center once daily. Tickets cost $170–350 and the journey takes 10h 6m.

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