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

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There are 7 ways to get from New Orleans to Joliet by plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MSY - MDW
    2. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    6h 26m
    $109–504

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Union Station to Pace Transit Centerbus bus 755
    20h 55m
    $146–285

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Homewoodtrain train City of New Orleans
    21h 16m
    $303–609

  4. Drive 901.4 mi

    1. Drive from New Orleans to Jolietcar car 901.4 mi
    14h 48m
    $165–238

  5. Fly Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MSY - ORD
    2. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    6h 58m
    $339–714

  6. Train to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Gulfport Amtrak Statrain train
    2. Fly from Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane GPT - MDW
    3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    9h 11m
    $154–625

  7. Fly Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane MSY - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    10h 17m
    $484–2,553

New Orleans to Joliet by bus and foot

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration20h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$146Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 891.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 26m

What companies run services between New Orleans, LA, USA and Joliet, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Pace Transit Center via Memphis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Union Station in around 20h 55m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Homewood once daily. Tickets cost $290–600 and the journey takes 18h 23m.

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