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How to get fromWaterloo to Jolietby train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 6 ways to get from Waterloo to Joliet by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Waterloo Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Joliet Gateway Centertrain train Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner / ...
    5h 11m
    $60–127

  2. Drive 169.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Waterloo to Jolietcar car 169.1 mi
    3h 35m
    $31–45

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Waterloo Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train Ri
    5h 18m
    $63–86

  4. Taxi, fly, train

    1. Take the taxi from Waterloo to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane FWA - ORD
    3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    4h 35m
    $137–360

  5. Train via Chicago

    1. Take the train from Waterloo Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited / ...
    2. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train Ri
    5h 35m
    $57–112

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Waterloo Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Union Station to Pace Transit Centerbus bus 755
    5h 40m
    $58–82

Waterloo to Joliet by train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration5h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 191.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 11m

What companies run services between Waterloo, DeKalb County, IN, USA and Joliet, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Waterloo Amtrak Station to Joliet Gateway Center via Chicago Union Station in around 5h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Waterloo Amtrak Station to Pace Transit Center via Chicago Union Station and Union Station in around 5h 40m.

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