There are 8 ways to get from Lancaster to Joliet by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or bus
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Fly Lancaster to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
best- Fly from Lancaster (LNS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LNS - ORD
- Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain
6h 33m$64–312Train via Pittsburgh (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Elizabethtown Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Joliet Gateway Centertrain
20h 35m$245–516Bus
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2640 / ...
- Take the bus from Union Station to Pace Transit Centerbus 755
22h 15m$128–227Drive 703.2 mi
- Drive from Lancaster to Jolietcar 703.2 mi
11h 40m$129–186Line 18 bus, train to Harrisburg International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Queen St. Station to AMTRAK ETownbus
- Take the train from Elizabethtown Amtrak Station to Harrisburgtrain
- Fly from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MDT - ORD
- Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain
9h 5mTrain to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Take the train from Elizabethtown Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane PHL - MDW
- Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain
9h 36m$177–441Bus, train
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain Ri
26h 49m$134–263Train
- Take the train from Elizabethtown Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain Ri
33h 52m$365–766
Lancaster to Joliet by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lancaster to Joliet is to drive which costs $120 - $190 and takes 11h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Lancaster to Joliet is to fly and train which takes 6h 33m and costs $60 - $320.
No, there is no direct bus from Lancaster station to Joliet. However, there are services departing from Queen St. Station and arriving at Pace Transit Center via Harrisburg Bus Station and Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Lancaster station to Joliet. However, there are services departing from Elizabethtown Amtrak Station and arriving at Joliet Gateway Center via Pittsburgh Amtrak Station and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 35m.
The distance between Lancaster and Joliet is 686 miles. The road distance is 707.3 miles.
The best way to get from Lancaster to Joliet without a car is to train via Pittsburgh which takes 20h 35m and costs $240 - $550.
It takes approximately 6h 33m to get from Lancaster to Joliet, including transfers.
Lancaster to Joliet bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Harrisburg Bus Station.
Lancaster to Joliet train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Elizabethtown Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Lancaster to Joliet is to train via Pittsburgh which takes 20h 35m and costs $240 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $230 and takes 22h 15m.
What companies run services between Lancaster, PA, USA and Joliet, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from W. Walnut & N. Mary St. to Joliet Gateway Center via AMTRAK ETown, Elizabethtown Amtrak Station, Pittsburgh Amtrak Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 20h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Queen St. Station to Pace Transit Center via AMTRAK ETown, Elizabethtown Amtrak Station, Harrisburg, Harrisburg Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Union Station in around 22h 15m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Lancaster to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–300
Flights from Harrisburg International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Harrisburg International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Harrisburg International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Harrisburg International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Harrisburg International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from LaSalle Street to Joliet
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from LaSalle Street to Joliet
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from LaSalle Street to Joliet
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from LaSalle Street to Joliet
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from LaSalle Street to Joliet
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Elizabethtown Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–180
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–320
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Joliet Gateway Center
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–25
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Elizabethtown Amtrak Station to Harrisburg
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–12
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Elizabethtown Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Elizabethtown Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $330–700
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $120–210
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- pacebus.com
Bus from Union Station to Pace Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $3–6
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $3–6
- Phone
- +1 717-397-4246
- Website
- redrosetransit.com
Bus from Queen St. Station to AMTRAK ETown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- https://www.redrosetransit.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–22
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $110–220
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Lancaster to Joliet bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Joliet is 1h behind Lancaster. It is currently 10:53 AM in Lancaster and 9:53 AM in Joliet.
Lancaster to Joliet train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Pittsburgh Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lancaster to Joliet is 707 miles. It takes approximately 11h 40m to drive from Lancaster to Joliet.
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