There are 11 ways to get from Plainfield to Joliet by plane, train, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus
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Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
best- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane EWR - ORD
- Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain
7h$149–899Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2640 / ...
- Take the bus from Union Station to Pace Transit Centerbus 755
23h 56m$136–244Train via Ossining (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Joliet Gateway Centertrain
24h 29m$262–1,153Drive 779.4 mi
- Drive from Plainfield to Jolietcar 779.4 mi
13h 21m$143–206Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane JFK - ORD
- Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain
7h 57m$336–904Fly Laguardia Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane LGA - MDW
- Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain
8h 7m$220–702Fly Laguardia Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LGA - ORD
- Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain
8h 21m$150–602Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane PHL - MDW
- Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain
8h 2m$171–997Bus to Lehigh Valley International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Newark Airport to Lehigh Valley International Airport Trans Bridge Bus Stopbus
- Fly from Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane ABE - ORD
- Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain
10h 7m$147–437Bus, train
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicagobus
- Take the train from 103rd St.-Washington Hts. to Joliettrain Ri
24h 55m$148–296Train
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
- Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain Ri
32h 12m$311–722
Plainfield to Joliet by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Plainfield to Joliet is to bus which costs $130 - $250 and takes 23h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Plainfield to Joliet is to fly and train which takes 7h and costs $140 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Plainfield to Joliet. However, there are services departing from Front St At Terrill Rd and arriving at Pace Transit Center via Newark Penn Station and Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Plainfield to Joliet. However, there are services departing from Netherwood and arriving at Joliet Gateway Center via Newark Penn Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 29m.
The distance between Plainfield and Joliet is 799 miles. The road distance is 783.9 miles.
The best way to get from Plainfield to Joliet without a car is to bus which takes 23h 56m and costs $130 - $250.
It takes approximately 7h to get from Plainfield to Joliet, including transfers.
Plainfield to Joliet bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Plainfield to Joliet train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
The best way to get from Plainfield to Joliet is to bus which takes 23h 56m and costs $130 - $250. Alternatively, you can train via Ossining, which costs $260 - $1,200 and takes 24h 29m.
What companies run services between Plainfield, NJ, USA and Joliet, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Front St At Terrill Rd to Pace Transit Center via Newark Penn Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Union Station in around 23h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Netherwood to Joliet Gateway Center via Newark Penn Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 24h 29m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–340
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–350
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–420
Flights from Lehigh Valley International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–320
- 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 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 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
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $130–230
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Plainfield to Joliet bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Joliet is 1h behind Plainfield. It is currently 2:11 AM in Plainfield and 1:11 AM in Joliet.
Plainfield to Joliet train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Plainfield to Joliet is 784 miles. It takes approximately 13h 21m to drive from Plainfield to Joliet.
There are 73+ hotels available in Joliet.



