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

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There are 6 ways to get from Raleigh to Joliet by plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane RDU - MDW
    2. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    5h 59m
    $160–234

  2. Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane GSO - ORD
    3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    7h 35m
    $129–510

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Union Station to Pace Transit Centerbus bus 755
    26h 20m
    $139–267

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train Ri
    26h 25m
    $297–644

  5. Drive 788.4 mi

    1. Drive from Raleigh to Jolietcar car 788.4 mi
    14h 14m
    $144–208

  6. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane RDU - ORD
    2. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    6h 38m
    $180–764

Raleigh to Joliet by bus and foot

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration26h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$139Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 696.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 59m

What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Joliet, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from GoRaleigh Station to Pace Transit Center via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, Washington Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Union Station in around 26h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Raleigh Union Station to Joliet via Chicago Union Station, Jackson & Clinton, Jackson & Dearborn, and LaSalle Street in around 26h 25m.

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