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How to get fromSacramento to Jolietby plane, train, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or subway

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

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  1. Fly Sacramento International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SMF - MDW
    2. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    7h 33m
    $119–515

  2. Fly Sacramento International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SMF - ORD
    2. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    7h 57m
    $99–405

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Union Station to Pace Transit Centerbus bus 755
    2d
    $387–591

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Chicago Union Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train Ri
    2d 4h
    $1,289–1,977

  5. Drive  2,014.3 mi

    1. Drive from Sacramento to Jolietcar car 2,014.3 mi
    30h 53m
    $368–531

  6. Train to Oakland International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane OAK - MDW
    3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    9h 43m
    $181–645

  7. Train, BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain train
    2. Take the subway from Richmond to San Francisco International Airportsubway subway
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SFO - MDW
    4. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    10h 18m
    $232–503

  8. Train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Santa Clara Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SJC - MDW
    3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    10h 47m
    $203–677

  9. Train, BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain train
    2. Take the subway from Richmond to San Francisco International Airportsubway subway
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SFO - ORD
    4. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    10h 41m
    $232–363

Sacramento to Joliet by bus and foot

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration2dAverage Duration
Ticket$387Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,848.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 33m

What companies run services between Sacramento, CA, USA and Joliet, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Pace Transit Center via Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Union Station in around 2d. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sacramento to Joliet via Chicago Union Station and LaSalle Street in around 2d 4h.

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