Rome2Rio

How to get fromLos Angeles Airport (LAX) to Jolietby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train (Amtrak)

Find Transport to Joliet

See all options

There are 7 ways to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Joliet by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train (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. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LAX - MDW
    2. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    6h 18m
    $142–601

  2. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LAX - ORD
    2. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    6h 35m
    $113–387

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Naperville Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from Downers Grove Metra to Ottawa St & Clinton Stbus bus 834
    47h 1m
    $663–1,422

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Union Station to Pace Transit Centerbus bus 755
    2d 3h
    $336–649

  5. Drive 2,000.7 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Jolietcar car 2,000.7 mi
    31h 28m
    $366–528

  6. Fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane LAX - STL
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Joliet Gateway Centertrain train
    9h 7m
    $203–456

  7. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Joliet Gateway Centertrain train Texas Eagle
    2d 14h
    $808–1,813

Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Joliet by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration47h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$663Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Joliet.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,799.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 18m

What companies run services between Los Angeles Airport (LAX), USA and Joliet, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal to Pace Transit Center via Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Union Station in around 2d 3h. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Joliet Gateway Center 3 times a week. Tickets cost $800–1,800 and the journey takes 2d 12h.

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