What is the cheapest way to get from Louisville to Joliet?

The cheapest way to get from Louisville to Joliet is to bus and train which costs $55 - $65 and takes 7h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Louisville to Joliet?

The fastest way to get from Louisville to Joliet is to fly and train which takes 5h 11m and costs $65 - $420.

How far is it from Louisville to Joliet?

The distance between Louisville and Joliet is 342 miles. The road distance is 295.9 miles.

How do I travel from Louisville to Joliet without a car?

The best way to get from Louisville to Joliet without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 57m and costs $55 - $65.

How long does it take to get from Louisville to Joliet?

It takes approximately 7h 57m to get from Louisville to Joliet, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Louisville and Joliet?

Joliet is 1h behind Louisville. It is currently 3:55 PM in Louisville and 2:55 PM in Joliet.

Can I drive from Louisville to Joliet?

Yes, the driving distance between Louisville to Joliet is 296 miles. It takes approximately 5h 21m to drive from Louisville to Joliet.

Where can I stay near Joliet?

There are 74+ hotels available in Joliet.

Louisville to Joliet - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Louisville to Joliet by bus, train, car, or plane

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

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Chicago Union Stationbus Nashville
2. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain Ri
7h 57m
$55–64
Drive 294.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Louisville to Jolietcar 294.1 mi
5h 21m
$54–78
Bus, train via Indianapolis
1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain Ri
10h 17m
$78–191
Fly Louisville International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane SDF - MDW
2. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain
5h 11m
$69–415
Bus, train via Indianapolis #2
1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicagobus
3. Take the train from 103rd St.-Washington Hts. to Joliettrain Ri
9h 15m
$59–98
Fly Louisville International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane SDF - ORD
2. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain
5h 40m
$54–345
Drive to Blue Grass Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
1. Drive from Louisville to Lexington-Airport-LEXcar
2. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LEX - ORD
3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain
5h 38m
$55–281
Drive to Covington, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
1. Drive from Louisville to Covington (CVG)car
2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane CVG - MDW
3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain
5h 17m
$174–397
Drive to Covington, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
1. Drive from Louisville to Covington (CVG)car
2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CVG - ORD
3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain
5h 46m
$174–837

Louisville to Joliet by bus, foot, and train

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7h 57mAverage Duration

$55Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Louisville to Joliet.

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Distance: 340 mi
Duration: 7h 57m

What companies run services between Louisville, KY, USA and Joliet, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Louisville to Joliet. However, you can take the bus to Chicago Union Station, walk to LaSalle Street, then take the train to Joliet. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Louisville, KY to Joliet via Indianapolis Union Station, Indianapolis, Chicago Union Station, and LaSalle Street in around 10h 17m.

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