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How to get fromLouisville to Jolietby bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Louisville Bus Station to Chicagobus bus FlixBus 2512
    2. Take the train from 103rd St.-Washington Hts. to Joliettrain train Ri
    7h 25m
    $54–96

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Louisville Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100
    2. Take the bus from Union Station to Pace Transit Centerbus bus 755
    8h 25m
    $50–95

  3. Bus, train via Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from Louisville Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Joliet Gateway Centertrain train
    9h 45m
    $95–199

  4. Drive 294.1 mi

    1. Drive from Louisville to Jolietcar car 294.1 mi
    5h 21m
    $54–78

  5. Fly Louisville International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SDF - MDW
    2. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    5h 6m
    $59–355

  6. Bus, train via Indianapolis #2

    1. Take the bus from Louisville Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Bloomington-Normalbus bus
    3. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Joliet Gateway Centertrain train
    8h 23m
    $78–159

  7. Bus, train via Lafayette

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train Ri
    8h 57m
    $66–101

  8. 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 plane SDF - ORD
    2. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    5h 39m
    $54–305

  9. Bus to Covington, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY Bus Station to Cincinnati - Downtownbus bus
    2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane CVG - MDW
    3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    7h 14m
    $79–447

  10. Bus to Covington, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY Bus Station to Cincinnati - Downtownbus bus
    2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CVG - ORD
    3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    7h 43m
    $169–857

Louisville to Joliet by bus and train

Calendar40Weekly Services
Duration7h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$54Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 321.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 25m

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

You can take a bus from Louisville Bus Station to Pace Transit Center via Chicago Bus Station and Union Station in around 8h 25m.

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