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

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

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  1. Bus to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

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    1. Take the bus from Embassy Suites by Hilton Tuscaloosa Alabama Dowtown to Birmingham-Shuttlesworthbus bus
    2. Fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BHM - MDW
    3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    6h 33m
    $135–525

  2. Drive to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

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    1. Drive from Tuscaloosa to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field (HSV)car car
    2. Fly from Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field (HSV) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane HSV - ORD
    3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    7h 26m
    $92–398

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Tuscaloosa Bus Stop to Jacksonbus bus Greyhound US0604
    2. Take the train from Jackson to Homewoodtrain train City of New Orleans
    21h 51m
    $264–543

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tuscaloosa Bus Stop to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Union Station to Pace Transit Centerbus bus 755
    24h 15m
    $144–275

  5. Drive 657.3 mi

    1. Drive from Tuscaloosa to Jolietcar car 657.3 mi
    12h 45m
    $120–174

  6. Bus to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Embassy Suites by Hilton Tuscaloosa Alabama Dowtown to Birmingham-Shuttlesworthbus bus
    2. Fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BHM - ORD
    3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    7h 10m
    $125–465

  7. Bus, train via Atlanta

    1. Take the bus from Tuscaloosa Bus Stop to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Bloomingtonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bloomington to Chicagobus bus
    4. Take the train from 103rd St.-Washington Hts. to Joliettrain train Ri
    24h 35m
    $159–283

  8. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Tuscaloosa Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Joliet Gateway Centertrain train
    29h 30m
    $410–872

Tuscaloosa to Joliet by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration21h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$264Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 685.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 33m

What companies run services between Tuscaloosa, AL, USA and Joliet, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Tuscaloosa Bus Stop to Pace Transit Center via Atlanta Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Union Station in around 24h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tuscaloosa Station to Joliet Gateway Center via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal and Chicago Union Station in around 29h 30m.

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