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How to get fromJoliet to Akronby train, plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), car or bus (Flixbus)

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

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  1. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Akron

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    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Akron (CAK)planeORD - CAK
    6h 3m
    $61–362

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle StreettrainRi
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Clevelandtrain
    3. Take the bus from W. Prospect Ave & Superior Ave to RKP Transit Ctrbus61
    10h 48m
    $76–169

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Akron Bus StationbusGreyhound US0164
    14h 26m
    $65–123

  4. Drive 374 mi

    1. Drive from Joliet to Akroncar374 mi
    6h 15m
    $69–99

  5. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)planeORD - CLE
    3. Take the bus from W. Prospect Ave & Superior Ave to RKP Transit Ctrbus
    7h
    $121–427

  6. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Summit Amtraktrain
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)planeMDW - CLE
    3. Take the bus from W. Prospect Ave & Superior Ave to RKP Transit Ctrbus
    6h 15m
    $76–498

  7. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Pittsburgh International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)planeORD - PIT
    3. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Akron Bus Stationbus
    9h 22m
    $111–377

  8. Bus via Columbus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago to ColumbusbusFlixBus N2640
    2. Take the bus from Columbus, Ohio Greyhound Station to Akron Ohio Metro Transitbus374 D
    15h 2m
    $87–163

Joliet to Akron by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration14h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Joliet, IL, USA and Akron, OH, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Akron Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $55–110 and the journey takes 9h 45m.

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