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How to get fromBaton Rouge to Jolietby plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 10 ways to get from Baton Rouge to Joliet by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BTR - MDW
    2. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    9h 27m
    $133–413

  2. Fly Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BTR - ORD
    2. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    10h 4m
    $90–402

  3. Bus, train via St. Louis

    1. Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1173
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Joliet Gateway Centertrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    21h 49m
    $177–357

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0602 / ...
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Homewoodtrain train City of New Orleans
    23h 36m
    $257–580

  5. Drive 879.1 mi

    1. Drive from Baton Rouge to Jolietcar car 879.1 mi
    14h 44m
    $161–232

  6. Bus to Lafayette Regional Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Lafayette Transit Systembus bus
    2. Fly from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LFT - MDW
    3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    9h 47m
    $146–440

  7. Bus to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MSY - MDW
    3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    8h 25m
    $115–537

  8. Bus to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MSY - ORD
    3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    8h 57m
    $350–737

  9. Fly Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal, train

    1. Fly from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane plane BTR - BMI
    2. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Joliet Gateway Centertrain train
    10h 31m
    $118–507

  10. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Union Station to Pace Transit Centerbus bus 755
    23h 20m
    $147–286

Baton Rouge to Joliet by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration21h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$177Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 861.9 mi
  • Duration: 9h 27m

What companies run services between Baton Rouge, LA, USA and Joliet, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Pace Transit Center via Memphis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Union Station in around 23h 20m.

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