Rome2Rio

How to get fromKitchener to Jolietby bus, plane, train, train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)

Find Transport to Joliet

See all options

There are 11 ways to get from Kitchener to Joliet by bus, plane, train, train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Bus to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kitchener to Toronto Pearson Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane YYZ - ORD
    3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    7h 23m
    $345–1,126

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kitchener to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Gary Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Gary to Van Buren St.train train Ssl
    4. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train Ri
    14h 40m
    $82–141

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Kitchener to Sarniatrain train
    2. Take the train from Port Huron Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Joliet Gateway Centertrain train
    12h 37m
    $145–409

  4. Drive 455.9 mi

    1. Drive from Kitchener to Jolietcar car 455.9 mi
    8h 3m
    $105–151

  5. Train to Toronto Island Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Kitchener GO to Union Station GOtrain train
    2. Fly from Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane YTZ - ORD
    3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    8h 25m
    $189–1,328

  6. Bus, shuttle to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Kitchener to Toronto Pearson Airportbus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Pearson International Airport Terminal 1 to Buffalo Airportshuttle bus
    3. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BUF - MDW
    4. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    8h 28m
    $265–576

  7. Train to Toronto Island Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Kitchener GO to Union Station GOtrain train
    2. Fly from Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane YTZ - MDW
    3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    8h 15m
    $159–448

  8. Bus, shuttle to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Kitchener to Toronto Pearson Airportbus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Pearson International Airport Terminal 1 to Buffalo Airportshuttle bus
    3. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BUF - ORD
    4. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    8h 52m
    $255–446

  9. Drive to Erie International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Drive from Kitchener to Erie-Airport-ERIcar car
    2. Fly from Erie International Airport (ERI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ERI - ORD
    3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    8h 7m
    $94–339

  10. Bus, shuttle to Detroit, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Kitchener to Londonbus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Days Inn by Wyndham London to Detroit Airportshuttle bus
    3. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DTW - MDW
    4. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    10h 12m
    $192–583

  11. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kitchener to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Union Station to Pace Transit Centerbus bus 755
    14h 48m
    $135–208

Kitchener to Joliet by train and car

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$145Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kitchener to Joliet.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 549.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 23m

What companies run services between Kitchener, ON, Canada and Joliet, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Kitchener to Joliet Gateway Center via Sarnia, Port Huron Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 12h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kitchener to Pace Transit Center via Detroit Bus Station, Jefferson & Griswold, Woodward & Baltimore Milwaukee, Detroit, Chicago Union Station, and Union Station in around 14h 48m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

More Questions & Answers