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How to get fromWashington University in St. Louis to Jolietby train (Amtrak), car, plane, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Washington University in St. Louis to Joliet by train (Amtrak), car, plane, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from St. Louis to Joliet Gateway Centertrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    5h 13m
    $78–162

  2. Drive 261.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Washington University in St. Louis to Jolietcar car 261.1 mi
    4h 29m
    $48–69

  3. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane STL - MDW
    2. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    5h 11m
    $64–384

  4. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane STL - ORD
    2. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    5h 34m
    $280–714

Washington University in St. Louis to Joliet by foot and train (Amtrak)

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration5h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 250 mi
  • Duration: 5h 13m

What companies run services between Washington University in St. Louis, MO, USA and Joliet, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from St. Louis to Joliet Gateway Center 5 times a day. Tickets cost $75–160 and the journey takes 3h 54m.

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