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

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

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  1. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DCA - MDW
    2. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    4h 23m
    $109–572

  2. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BWI - ORD
    3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    6h 27m
    $74–927

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    2. Take the bus from Union Station to Pace Transit Centerbus bus 755
    19h 35m
    $104–195

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian / ...
    2. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train Ri
    19h 45m
    $214–462

  5. Drive  698.5 mi

    1. Drive from Washington to Jolietcar car 698.5 mi
    12h 11m
    $128–185

  6. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DCA - ORD
    2. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    4h 37m
    $137–850

  7. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BWI - MDW
    3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    6h 7m
    $129–857

  8. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane IAD - ORD
    3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    6h 33m
    $189–915

Washington to Joliet by bus and foot

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration19h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$104Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 650.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 23m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Joliet, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Washington Union Station to Pace Transit Center via Chicago Bus Station and Union Station in around 19h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Washington Union Station to Joliet via Chicago Union Station, Jackson & Clinton, Jackson & Dearborn, and LaSalle Street in around 19h 45m.

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