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How to get fromSan Marcos to Jolietby bus, plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), or car

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There are 8 ways to get from San Marcos to Joliet by bus, plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), or car

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  1. Bus to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

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    1. Take the bus from San Marcos to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus bus
    2. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane AUS - MDW
    3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    7h 30m
    $114–524

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Marcos Amtrak to Joliet Gateway Centertrain train Texas Eagle
    28h 31m
    $370–800

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Marcos to San Antonio Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - San Antonio to Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Union Station to Pace Transit Centerbus bus 755
    30h 18m
    $198–366

  4. Drive 1,108.1 mi

    1. Drive from San Marcos to Jolietcar car 1,108.1 mi
    18h 20m
    $203–293

  5. Bus to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from San Marcos to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus bus
    2. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane AUS - ORD
    3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    8h
    $114–454

  6. Bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from San Marcos to San Antonio Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SAT - MDW
    3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    8h 13m
    $126–576

  7. Bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from San Marcos to San Antonio Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SAT - ORD
    3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    8h 43m
    $186–576

  8. Bus to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, fly to General Mitchell International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from San Marcos to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus bus
    2. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane AUS - MKE
    3. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Joliet Gateway Centertrain train
    10h 7m
    $196–855

San Marcos to Joliet by train (Amtrak)

Calendar10Weekly Trains
Duration28h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$370Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,063.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 30m

What companies run services between San Marcos, TX, USA and Joliet, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from San Marcos Amtrak to Joliet Gateway Center once daily. Tickets cost $370–800 and the journey takes 28h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Marcos to Pace Transit Center via San Antonio Bus Station, St. Mary's & Pecan, I-35 N Access & Marek St, Tornado Bus Co - San Antonio, California & 35th Street, Sox-35th Red Line Station, LaSalle & 35th Street, Clark & Harrison, and Union Station in around 30h 18m.

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