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How to get fromKentucky to Jolietby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 10 ways to get from Kentucky to Joliet by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Blue Grass Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LEX - ORD
    2. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    4h 31m
    $93–419

  2. Drive 294.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Louisville to Jolietcar car 294.1 mi
    5h 21m
    $54–78

  3. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Joliet Gateway Centertrain train Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner / ...
    7h 50m
    $62–82

  4. Bus, train via Indianapolis (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Joliet Gateway Centertrain train
    10h 10m
    $95–199

  5. Fly Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport (OWB) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane OWB - ORD
    2. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    4h 21m
    $98–235

  6. Fly Louisville International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SDF - MDW
    2. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    5h 12m
    $59–355

  7. Fly Louisville International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SDF - ORD
    2. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    5h 45m
    $54–305

  8. Fly Covington to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane CVG - MDW
    2. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    5h 11m
    $68–404

  9. Fly Covington to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CVG - ORD
    2. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    5h 40m
    $158–814

  10. Bus, train via Indianapolis #2

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the train from 103rd St.-Washington Hts. to Joliettrain train Ri
    9h 15m
    $59–108

Kentucky to Joliet by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration7h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$62Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 391.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 31m

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

There is no direct connection from Kentucky to Joliet. However, you can take the taxi to Lexington-Airport-LEX airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), walk to O'Hare, take the subway to LaSalle, walk to LaSalle Street, then take the train to Joliet. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Louisville, KY to Joliet Gateway Center via Chicago Union Station and Chicago Union Station in around 7h 50m.

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