There are 11 ways to get from Ohio to Joliet by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
best- Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane CMH - MDW
- Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain
5h 25m$64–405Fly Dayton to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DAY - ORD
- Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain
5h 41m$39–254Bus, train
- Take the bus from Columbus to Chicagobus FlixBus N2640
- Take the train from 103rd St.-Washington Hts. to Joliettrain Ri
9h 15m$60–87Bus, train via Toledo
- Take the bus from Columbus to Toledobus
- Take the train from Toledo to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain Ri
10h 15m$83–182Drive 315.7 mi
- Drive from Columbus to Jolietcar 315.7 mi
6h 28m$58–84Fly Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane CLE - MDW
- Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain
5h 5m$64–404Fly John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CMH - ORD
- Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain
5h 49m$559–915Fly Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CLE - ORD
- Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain
5h 34m$370–814Fly Covington to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane CVG - MDW
- Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain
5h 40m$161–376Bus
- Take the bus from Columbus to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
- Take the bus from Union Station to Pace Transit Centerbus 755
9h 55m$57–86Bus, train via LaPorte
- Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to La Porte, INbus
- Take the bus from La Porte, IN to Chicagobus
- Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain Ri
11h 1m$41–119
Ohio to Joliet by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ohio to Joliet is to bus which costs $55 - $90 and takes 9h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Ohio to Joliet is to fly and train which takes 5h 5m and costs $60 - $410.
No, there is no direct bus from Ohio to Joliet. However, there are services departing from Columbus and arriving at Pace Transit Center via Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 55m.
The distance between Ohio and Joliet is 348 miles. The road distance is 317.6 miles.
The best way to get from Ohio to Joliet without a car is to bus and train which takes 9h 15m and costs $60 - $90.
It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Ohio to Joliet, including transfers.
Ohio to Joliet bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Columbus station.
Ohio to Joliet bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Joliet is 1h behind Ohio. It is currently 10:23 PM in Ohio and 9:23 PM in Joliet.
Yes, the driving distance between Ohio to Joliet is 318 miles. It takes approximately 6h 28m to drive from Ohio to Joliet.
What companies run services between Ohio, USA and Joliet, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Columbus to Pace Transit Center via Chicago Bus Station and Union Station in around 9h 55m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
Flights from Covington to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–430
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from LaSalle Street to Joliet
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from 103rd St.-Washington Hts. to Joliet
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–6
Train from LaSalle Street to Joliet
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from LaSalle Street to Joliet
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from LaSalle Street to Joliet
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from LaSalle Street to Joliet
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from LaSalle Street to Joliet
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from LaSalle Street to Joliet
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from LaSalle Street to Joliet
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Columbus to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Columbus to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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