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How to get fromLee's Summit to Jolietby train (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Lee's Summit to Joliet by train (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Lee's Summit Station to Joliet Gateway Centertrain train Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
    9h 30m
    $120–300

  2. Line 550 bus, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from On 350 Hwy And Chipman Southbound to On 13Th Between Charlotte & Holmes Wbbus bus
    2. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MCI - MDW
    3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    6h 54m
    $77–462

  3. Drive  456.3 mi

    1. Drive from Lee's Summit to Jolietcar car 456.3 mi
    8h 10m
    $84–121

  4. Line 550 bus, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from On 350 Hwy And Chipman Southbound to On 13Th Between Charlotte & Holmes Wbbus bus
    2. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MCI - ORD
    3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    7h 25m
    $377–812

Lee's Summit to Joliet by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration9h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$120Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 499.3 mi
  • Duration: 9h 30m

What companies run services between Lee's Summit, MO, USA and Joliet, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Lee's Summit Station to Joliet Gateway Center once daily. Tickets cost $120–300 and the journey takes 9h 30m.

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