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How to get fromKentucky to Jolietby plane, train, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), bus, or car

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There are 10 ways to get from Kentucky to Joliet by plane, train, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), 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 28m
    $73–299

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Nashville
    2. Take the bus from Union Station to Pace Transit Centerbus bus 755
    8h 19m
    $50–80

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Louisville Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train Ri
    9h 52m
    $73–171

  4. Drive  294.1 mi

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

  5. 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 17m
    $64–415

  6. 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 46m
    $54–335

  7. 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
    $158–374

  8. 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

  9. Bus, train via Bloomington

    1. Take the bus from Louisville Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Bloomington-Normalbus bus
    3. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Joliet Gateway Centertrain train
    8h 23m
    $70–139

  10. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Louisville Bus Station to Chicagobus bus FlixBus 2512
    2. Take the train from 103rd St.-Washington Hts. to Joliettrain train Ri
    9h 25m
    $56–87

Kentucky to Joliet by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration8h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 391.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 28m

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

You can take a bus from Louisville, KY to Pace Transit Center via Chicago Union Station and Union Station in around 8h 19m.

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