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

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There are 9 ways to get from Pittsburgh to Joliet by bus, plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Bus to Pittsburgh International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Seventh Ave + Smithfield St to Pittsburgh International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane PIT - MDW
    3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    6h 1m

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

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akronbus bus
    2. Fly from Akron (CAK) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CAK - ORD
    3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    9h 9m
    $65–296

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Joliet Gateway Centertrain train Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner / ...
    11h 36m
    $170–339

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    2. Take the bus from Union Station to Pace Transit Centerbus bus 755
    12h 30m
    $78–147

  5. Drive 471.6 mi

    1. Drive from Pittsburgh to Jolietcar car 471.6 mi
    7h 51m
    $87–125

  6. Fly Pittsburgh International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PIT - ORD
    2. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    6h 28m
    $393–1,144

  7. Train to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Johnstown Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane JST - ORD
    3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    7h 15m
    $91–360

  8. Train to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane CLE - MDW
    3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    8h 30m
    $111–486

  9. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Chicagobus bus FlixBus N2640
    2. Take the train from 103rd St.-Washington Hts. to Joliettrain train Ri
    13h
    $92–146

Pittsburgh to Joliet by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration11h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$170Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 476.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 1m

What companies run services between Pittsburgh, PA, USA and Joliet, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Joliet Gateway Center via Chicago Union Station in around 11h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Pace Transit Center via Chicago Bus Station and Union Station in around 12h 30m.

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