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

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There are 10 ways to get from Los Angeles to Joliet by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

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    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
    7h 53m
    $145–725

  2. 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
    45h 20m
    $722–1,444

  3. 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 1h
    $355–660

  4. Drive 1,986.8 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Jolietcar car 1,986.8 mi
    31h 3m
    $363–524

  5. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    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
    8h 10m
    $195–405

  6. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BUR - MDW
    2. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    7h 51m
    $154–621

  7. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ONT - MDW
    3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    8h 38m
    $161–688

  8. Fly Long Beach Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LGB - MDW
    2. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    9h 36m
    $153–618

  9. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SNA - ORD
    2. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    10h 54m
    $209–452

  10. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Joliet Gateway Centertrain train Texas Eagle
    2d 12h
    $850–1,800

Los Angeles to Joliet by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration45h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$722Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,813.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 53m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Joliet, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Pace Transit Center via St Louis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Union Station in around 2d 1h. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Joliet Gateway Center 3 times a week. Tickets cost $850–1,800 and the journey takes 2d 12h.

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