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

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There are 7 ways to get from Phoenix, AZ to Joliet by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane PHX - MDW
    2. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    7h 56m
    $121–506

  2. Bus, train via Flagstaff

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Denny's Deer Valley to Flagstaff Amtrak Stationbus bus Phx
    2. Take the train from Flagstaff to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Joliet Gateway Centertrain train
    40h 27m
    $619–1,227

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Union Station to Pace Transit Centerbus bus 755
    43h 13m
    $308–566

  4. Drive 1,656.5 mi

    1. Drive from Phoenix, AZ to Jolietcar car 1,656.5 mi
    29h 25m
    $303–437

  5. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PHX - ORD
    2. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    8h 15m
    $211–386

  6. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane PHX - MKE
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Joliet Gateway Centertrain train
    10h 23m
    $295–653

  7. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from North Phoenix Metro Center Transit Station to Maricopa Amtrakbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Maricopa Amtrak to Joliet Gateway Centertrain train Texas Eagle
    2d 9h
    $720–1,528

Phoenix, AZ to Joliet by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration40h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$619Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,504.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 56m

What companies run services between Phoenix, AZ, USA and Joliet, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from McDowell Rd & 27th Av to Pace Transit Center via McDowell Rd & 44th St, 44th St & McDowell Rd, Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station, Phoenix Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Union Station in around 43h 13m.

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