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

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

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  1. Fly Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane YUL - ORD
    2. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    7h 34m
    $200–1,215

  2. Bus to Burlington International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Montreal to Burlington Downtown Transit Ctrbus bus
    2. Fly from Burlington International Airport (BTV) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BTV - ORD
    3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    9h 52m
    $112–516

  3. Train via Toronto

    1. Take the train from Montréal to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Windsortrain train
    3. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Joliet Gateway Centertrain train
    18h 51m
    $223–647

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 55 Rue Sainte-Catherine E, Montreal, QC H2X 1K5 to 600 Cumberland St, Ottawa, ON K1N 6N7bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ottawa to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Union Station to Pace Transit Centerbus bus 755
    25h 5m
    $137–227

  5. Drive  852.8 mi

    1. Drive from Montreal to Jolietcar car 852.8 mi
    14h 36m
    $196–282

  6. Fly Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane YUL - MDW
    2. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    8h 49m
    $190–715

  7. Fly Montréal/Saint-Hubert Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Montréal/Saint-Hubert Airport (YHU) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane YHU - ORD
    2. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    10h 27m
    $503–2,118

  8. Train to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Montréal to Ottawatrain train
    2. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane YOW - ORD
    3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    9h 37m
    $310–1,283

  9. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Montreal to Albany - Rensselaerbus bus
    2. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train Ri
    24h 54m
    $254–623

  10. Train

    1. Take the train from Montreal Central Station to Schenectadytrain train
    2. Take the train from Schenectady to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train Ri
    26h 19m
    $277–598

Montreal to Joliet by train and car

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration18h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$223Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 814.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 34m

What companies run services between Montreal, QC, Canada and Joliet, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Montréal to Joliet Gateway Center via Toronto Union Station, Windsor, Detroit, and Chicago Union Station in around 18h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 55 Rue Sainte-Catherine E, Montreal, QC H2X 1K5 to Pace Transit Center via 600 Cumberland St, Ottawa, ON K1N 6N7, Ottawa, Detroit Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Union Station in around 25h 5m.

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