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

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There are 7 ways to get from Phoenix 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
    6h 48m
    $127–242

  2. Bus, train via Flagstaff

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Flagstaff Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Flagstaff to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Joliet Gateway Centertrain train
    37h 58m
    $480–1,055

  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
    39h 55m
    $258–485

  4. Drive 1,654.9 mi

    1. Drive from Phoenix to Jolietcar car 1,654.9 mi
    29h 23m
    $302–437

  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
    7h 7m
    $197–382

  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
    9h 15m
    $283–636

  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
    $620–1,427

Phoenix to Joliet by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration37h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$480Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,494.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 48m

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

You can take a bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Pace Transit Center via St Louis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Union Station in around 39h 55m.

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